Passion Projects
Self-initiated work exploring new skills, techniques, and personal approaches to design, with an openness to experimentation and imperfection as part of the process.
Chicago Solo Travel Video Diary
A personal video project documenting my 2026 solo trip to Chicago, capturing the city and my experience through my Nikon Coolpix 9300. With less than 20 hours in the city, I wanted to create a visual diary of the trip, collecting the small moments, places, and experiences that made it memorable.
Working with a camera with limited features and filming in less-than-ideal conditions pushed me to get creative with how I captured the experience, especially while traveling solo. I embraced the spontaneity of the footage and used the editing process to bring the different moments together into a cohesive story.
For post-production, I taught myself DaVinci Resolve in an afternoon through YouTube tutorials, using it to create all the motion graphics, video editing, and sound design. This project gave me the opportunity to experiment with a new tool, step outside my usual design work, and explore storytelling through a more personal lens.
Risograph S Animation
This experimental motion piece explored the intersection of analog print processes and digital animation. The project began as a digitally designed animation, which was then separated into individual color contact sheets and printed on a risograph printer using two ink layers. Each printed frame was scanned and reassembled in Adobe After Effects, resulting in a final animation that combines tactile print textures with motion design. The project was created as an exploration of process-driven design, print production, and hybrid animation techniques.
Onion Discovers Water: Animated Short Story
This frame-by-frame animated short explores visual storytelling through the everyday antics of Onion, a cat fascinated by running water. Created as an exercise in timing, movement, and character-driven animation, the project challenged me to craft a compelling narrative within a one-minute format. Through the process, I further developed my understanding of animation principles, pacing, and expressive motion.