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From a young age, I’ve been captivated by visual storytelling.
Film, television, and online videos became the lens through which
I interpreted the world. Stories offer the unique opportunity to
experience perspectives beyond my own and I seek out others
who share that same sense of interdependence. I find that my
fascination with these stories ultimately defines my identity not only
as an individual, but also as a designer. In Press Play, I investigate
how design can be used to create spaces for sharing passions and
foster human connection through collective storytelling.
Press Play explores how motion and video design can serve as a tool
to cultivate conversation. “Press” is representative of the journalistic
coverage I collect, while “play” refers to my reinterpretations and
recontextualization of the content. By creating time-based narratives,
motion allows me to reinterpret this content for the screen in new
ways. Through interviewing and collecting stories from others, I weave
personal accounts into my work to develop collaborative narratives.
Using film editing techniques and engaging compositions, I combine
creative aspects of documentary filmmaking with motion design
to explore the relationships others have with film, as well as to dissect
my own personal connections to cinema. I examine how design can
be curated to create spaces where individuals can indirectly start
discourse with others through shared passions. In a digital age that
often prioritizes individuality, I encourage curiosity and the discovery
of new perspectives, ultimately unifying an audience through narrative
movement.
Boston University College of Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts