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.
