Design Research
This body of work showcases a trajectory of high-level intellectual and research projects focusing on the intersection of computational design, novel material systems, and adaptive architecture.
SlinkyBot
2017 | AADRL, Spypropolous Design Lab | Teammates: Aya Riad, Xia Xin, Hanbing Zhao
SlinkyBot is an intellectual and computational research project exploring deployable, reconfigurable structures based on the kinetic principles of the Slinky toy. This thesis developed a novel, robotically-controlled soft-actuated system designed for adaptive architectural and spatial applications, focusing on material and geometric efficiency in transforming environments.
plush
2022 | Shift+Space Design & Research | Co-founder: Aya Riad
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PLUSH is a research and design study focused on creating bio-integrated, soft structural systems for responsive interior and product applications. The project investigated the use of smart materials and flexible textiles to generate dynamic, haptic interfaces that interact subtly with human movement and environmental conditions, aiming to establish a new paradigm for comfort and spatial adaptability.
