Honestly, I knew I wanted to be in a place that really pushed me. ArtCenter has that reputation—intense but rewarding. I visited the campus before applying, and seeing all the student work really sealed the deal for me. I wanted to be surrounded by people who take design seriously and are always pushing boundaries.

I'm in Product Design, focusing on soft goods. I’ve always been interested in how everyday objects interact with the body—things like backpacks, apparel, and gear that people rely on. There’s something super satisfying about designing something that’s both functional and comfortable. Plus, the material aspect of soft goods is really fascinating—working with textiles, experimenting with construction methods, and understanding human ergonomics.

I believe it is Intro to Digital Wearable. This is the class about modeling 3D Garments and rendering. But also need to familiar with sewing so you have the idea of modeling them. Pretty cool class and because of this class. I decided to change my career which is soft goods. Cause I have NO idea what I should do after graduating from ArtCenter. So, I believe that is the most important class.

Right now, I’m working on a modular travel backpack system. The idea is to create a bag that adapts to different types of trips, whether you’re commuting or backpacking. I’m also playing around with some sustainable materials—trying to integrate recycled ocean plastics into my designs.

Probably the one I just mentioned! It’s one of the first projects where I really feel like I’m designing something I would actually want to take to market. Plus, it’s pushing me to think beyond aesthetics and really consider materials, usability, and sustainability.

Oh, 100%. Before coming here, I was all about aesthetics. Now, I approach design way more holistically—thinking about user experience, materials, and manufacturability. My sketching has also improved a ton, and I’ve learned to communicate ideas way more clearly.

Probably my confidence in my process. When I started, I felt like I had to get everything perfect from the beginning. Now, I embrace the messiness—prototyping, testing, failing, and refining. I trust the process more instead of stressing over every little detail too early.

Ideally, I’d love to work for an outdoor gear company—something like Patagonia, The North Face, or Arc’teryx. I want to design products that people actually rely on in their everyday lives, especially for travel and adventure. Eventually, I’d love to start my own brand that focuses on sustainable, high-performance soft goods.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. ArtCenter is tough, but no one succeeds here alone. Your classmates, professors, and even upper-term students are all part of your support system. And also—get some sleep when you can!s

Lots of prototyping and testing. I start with quick sketches and foam models, then move into fabric samples. I spend a lot of time researching materials and construction techniques before committing to a final version. Also, getting user feedback is huge—sometimes what works in my head doesn’t actually work in real life.

I’ve always been a hands-on person. Growing up, I was that kid who would take things apart just to see how they worked. I also loved fashion and gear, so once I realized I could design products that blended both function and aesthetics, I was hooked.

Haha, I’m still figuring that out. But I try to schedule my work so I’m not always pulling all-nighters. I also make time to get outside—hiking or even just a walk helps clear my mind. It’s easy to get caught up in the workload, but if you don’t take care of yourself, your work suffers too.

Intimidating! Everyone seemed so talented, and I felt like I had so much to catch up on. But after a while, I realized everyone here is just figuring things out, and we’re all in it together. The pressure is real, but it pushes you to grow in ways you never expected.

Myself? Oh, um, I'm trying to like searching more, um, maybe part-time or internship right now. Cause, um, I'm, I'm actually at the stage to pursuing the internship right now. So I'm trying to organize all of my project and finding my own direction, finding a special direction to get my website. Cause in product design, we'll have to design a website to show all of our projects .Yeah. That's what I'm doing right now. So that's going to be a tough process.