Living Letterforms
Inspired by the slow, rhythmic movement of coral reefs and the way color diffuses through underwater ecosystems, this project explores typography as a living, breathing form. Letterforms created in Figma are deconstructed and reassembled in TouchDesigner using point clouds and line grids—allowing them to bend, disperse, and flow like marine life. The work explores how typography can move beyond structure into fluid, generative expression.
Reflections Unveiled
Reflections Unveiled invites visitors to engage with aspects of visible and invisible forms of surveillance through elements such as distortion and layering depicted by using mirrors in the immersive space, while uncovering how they are viewed through those surveillance systems.
Year
2023-2024
Project Type
Thesis / MDes / OCAD University
Scope of Work
Experience Design
Data Physicalization
Tools
TouchDesigner
SonicPi
Reflections Unveiled invites visitors to engage with aspects of visible and invisible forms of surveillance through elements such as distortion and layering depicted by using mirrors in the immersive space, while uncovering how they are viewed through those surveillance systems.
2026
Year
Ongoing Exploration
Project Type
Generative Design
New Media Art
Kinetic Typography
Creative Coding
Scope of Work
Figma
TouchDesigner
Tools
The pervasive nature of surveillance in urban spaces raises important questions about the boundaries between public spaces and an individual’s privacy. At the same time, defining private, public, or semi-public spaces has also become difficult. Many of these surveillance systems are embedded into the urban spaces extremely well and have become a part of an individual’s everyday life, as in the case of CCTV cameras and RFID machines.
Reflections Unveiled invites visitors to engage with aspects of visible and invisible forms of surveillance through elements such as distortion and layering depicted by using mirrors in the immersive space, while uncovering how they are viewed through those surveillance systems.
Year
2023-2024
Project Type
Thesis / MDes / OCAD University
Scope of Work
Experience Design
Data Physicalization
Tools
TouchDesigner
SonicPi
+ RESEARCH METHODS
A mixed-methods research involved literature and contextual review, research-creation methodology, quantitative and qualitative collection of data and iterative prototyping. One of the main components that has had a huge impact on this thesis has been the integration of parallel making that reflected in (and as) the research.
+ Prototype Development
With each prototype iteration, whether rough or small, a deeper understanding of how materials, research, and space interact was gained. This process involved creating prototypes while conducting literature reviews, helping to link the designs to their purpose. Four distinct prototypes were developed, each with a different approach and aimed at a unique outcome. Throughout this process, data was gathered, various materials and technologies were explored, their impact on the space was examined, and ultimately, all these elements were integrated into a cohesive whole.
+ Prototype 04: Reflections Through The Mirrors
The fourth prototype was installed in the same room as the previous one, but only half of the space was utilized, prompting a more adaptive approach to the layout. This time, new variations were explored, particularly the combination of mirrors and projections. The interaction between the projections and mirrors was intriguing, as the reflections distorted the images in an abstract way. Moving away from the grid layout, a distorted, displaced aesthetic was created, using the walls and ceilings as screens to build a more immersive experience.
