Creativity
My journey with creativity began almost before I can remember. Since kindergarten, my family exposed me to an incredible range of interest classes: piano, painting, calligraphy, dance, fencing, tennis, swimming, taekwondo, pipa, trombone, public speaking—you name it, I probably tried it. Some I loved deeply, others I only tasted briefly, but each one planted a seed.
These experiences weren’t just about learning skills—they trained my instincts to observe, feel, and express. I learned how to listen through music, how to tell stories with my body in dance, how to see shadows and light in a painting. Even the discipline of fencing and taekwondo taught me about rhythm, control, and focus. Looking back, I realize these diverse inputs helped shape a flexible and intuitive creative mindset that I still carry into my work today.
As I grew older, my creativity found a new home: design. I don’t just see design as decoration—I see it as meaning-making. Every line, space, and interaction is a choice that speaks to someone. To me, good design is emotionally intelligent. It listens. It feels. And it invites connection.
Below are two pieces of work from my first semester that reflect how I apply creativity today—from practical layout to emotional intention.