Boundaries made playable. Empowerment made tangible.

Created Bound Up, an educational tabletop game that helps individuals with Down syndrome recognize and express personal boundaries through storytelling and group interaction. Built around playful mechanics, modular cards, and vote-based discussion, the game transforms abstract safety concepts into clear, relatable scenarios. Research-driven, co-designed with insights from caregivers, it turns vulnerability into agency.

Role

Product designer

Contributors

Dazhong Deng

Yangchen Cui

Yi-lin Lu

Yuanqi Zhang

Huizhou Chen


Duration

3 months

Tools

Figma

After Effect

Hey5 is a standalone mobile app that plugs into your LMS to instantly connect you with classmates. By importing your course roster and profile data, Hey5 lets you launch one-tap “small talk” rooms—just like bumping into peers before class. Time-limited clap invites auto-expire, so you can spark conversations without the awkward “still waiting” moments. Hey5 simulates the casual lounge chats of an offline campus, turning every lecture into an opportunity to meet, mingle, and collaborate.

Boundaries made playable. Empowerment made tangible.

Portfolio 2025

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