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About: A Message To the World is a collaborative calendar project created by twelve students, each responsible for one month of the year. Together, we approached the calendar not simply as a tool for organizing time, but as a shared platform for expression. Each month becomes a distinct voice, shaped by individual perspectives, visual languages, and personal reflections, while still contributing to a unified collective narrative.

The project explores how time can be interpreted differently through design. Instead of following a fixed aesthetic, the calendar embraces variation—shifts in color, typography, imagery, and tone reflect the diversity of its contributors. As the pages turn, the viewer experiences a rhythm of change, where each month offers a new interpretation of what a “message to the world” can be, ranging from intimate observations to broader cultural or emotional statements.

As a collaborative work, A Message Tothe World highlights both individuality and connection. While each participant works independently on their assigned month, the final outcome depends on coordination, dialogue, and mutual understanding. The calendar becomes not only a record of time, but also a record of collective authorship—an artifact that captures how multiple voices can coexist, interact, and resonate within a single designed system.
《致世界的讯息》是一个由十二名学生共同创作的日历项目,每位学生负责一年中的一个月。我们共同将日历视为一个共享的表达平台,而不仅仅是一个时间管理工具。每个月都呈现出独特的风格,由个人的视角、视觉语言和反思塑造而成,同时又共同构成一个统一的叙事。

该项目探索了如何通过设计来诠释不同的时间。日历并没有遵循固定的美学风格,而是拥抱变化——色彩、字体、图像和色调的变化反映了参与者的多样性。随着页面的翻动,读者会感受到一种变化的节奏,每个月都对“致世界的讯息”给出了新的诠释,从个人的观察到更广泛的文化或情感表达,不一而足。

作为一项合作作品,《致世界的讯息》既强调了个人性,也强调了彼此的联系。虽然每位参与者独立完成各自负责的月份,但最终的成果却依赖于协调、对话和相互理解。日历不仅成为时间的记录,也成为集体创作的记录——它记录了多种声音如何在单一设计的系统中共存、互动和共鸣。

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Portfolio (2024-2026)
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2026 Boston University MFA Graphic Design