adora xu. studio©

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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3. ISW food photography mini lesson




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            During my first semester of graduate studies, I noticed a fascinating phenomenon: many students chose food as their first warm-up project, which piqued my curiosity. We come from different countries and regions with diverse cultural backgrounds, and food is a topic that resonates deeply with us. Therefore, during my reading break, participating in the ISW (Instructional Skills Workshop), I also wanted to try food as my first research method.

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In the 3.5-day workshop, I prepared three consecutive food photography lessons to test my skills in a real teaching environment. During this time, I prepared food items tailored to each student's preferences to use as props for each lesson, and these items were meant to be eaten after the shoot to avoid waste. I also prepared a Padlet mood board to showcase and share the final results.