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Edition 1
EOI 2025 ++
  1. Reflection on Theory as Liberatory Practice by bell hooks
  2. Monster U! (group project)
  3. ISW food photography mini lesson
  4. An Unsettled Stomach
  5. Somi （coming）


Edition 2
EOI Blog ++
  1. Why Now? And Why Me?
  2. Design as a Container
  3. Container and Resonance


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An interaction designer exploring how design can become a "container" for care. My work uses light, rhythm, and biofeedback to create embodied interactions that help regulate the nervous system and offer daily support for those managing anxiety and stress.
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1. Reflection on Theory as Liberatory Practice



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           From Theory as Liberatory Practice, 1991
My theoretical inspiration comes from Bell Hooks's article, *Theory as Liberatory Practice*. She challenged the then-predominantly white academic community with an unconventional narrative and stated at the beginning of the article, "I came to theory because I was hurting." This reminded me of my own experience as a new immigrant in Canada and the emotional journey it evoked. This led me to a series of practices aimed at supporting those who have shared similar experiences.



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