These are four of the projects I did in the MA stage (one year). The creative process is also the process by which I look at myself and the outside world from different perspectives.

Kaili Blues.docx

The short and sharp characteristics of poetry make it not only an indispensable part of literature, but also a way for the public to express their ideas and emotions. Although many people like to write poetry, not everyone is good at sharing. Perhaps some of them are experiencing being ashamed to share their poems in front of others. This shy and hesitant mood may have an impact on their way, process, rhythm and time of expression. Therefore, I want to use poetry to explore the expression and psychological changes of these people. I respect and understand the choices of people with different personalities, and hope that through my design, guiding more people to understand these introverted and shy people and give them more patience and confidence.

The Monkey on the Himalayas 

Self-awareness does not all come from the self, people’s sense of self might be influenced by the outside world, such as psychological testing, and our awareness is implanted by the socio-cultural context of our everyday life.

The Book of _____ 

It’s better to create your answers rather than finding elsewhere. From now on, look at the lively and free answers that really exist in your life. Keep creative. Keep the courage to be yourself.

Exploded Design School Exhibition (Team work)  

Nowadays, design school and students are expected to show more possibilities of the world which come from constant exploring and questioning. These possibilities accompanied simultaneously by the deconstruction of reality and the reconstruction of the future are the interpretations on the connotation of Exploded Design School from Group 5.

For Shu Xiaomeng, graphic design is her way of expressing opinions and exploring the world. In addition to book design, she also focuses on multidisciplinary. She recently tried to combine creative writing and interaction design and studied the attitudes and psychology of different groups in society.