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To See Complexity
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We live in an increasingly complex world. Internet is giving us more and more ways to connect and find information with great convenience. However, the information landscape has brought about information overload and unprecedented opportunities for the propagation of unsupported beliefs and disinformation. Anti-intellectualism is gaining a better foothold in the collective mind. As a designer, how can we use design help people respect and see the complexity of affairs?

Exhibitionists and Voyeurs
This is a physical model exploring the psychological effects of social media, which pushes forward various traits and behaviors in Internet users.

Exhibitionists and Voyeurs
The paper model is made in the way that whoever wishes to read what is exhibited inside must peek into the box in a voyeuristic way.

"Missing!"
A documentation of the process of searching for information on the thesis. The ill-advised search without a fixed purpose became an overwhelming goose chase against reasoning.

"Missing!":
Detail of the booklet "Missing!" showing the hollowed out pages, implying the psychological duress emerged during the search without purpose. .

In the Woods
A small single player card game about a fatal bear attack. To find the truth behind the camper's death, you must use limited chances to draw evidence to make your judgement.

In the Woods
Example of card faces. Player can use information handles on card backs to navigate through clues.