P003 → Cabinet of Curiosities



Speculative Design
Individual project
2 months, 2023

3D modeling/animation with Blender, Nomad
2D graphics and animation with Photoshop, Illustrator



An Exploration of Future Forms for Traditional Chinese Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum;


In traditional Chinese culture, plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum represent the qualities of a Chinese literati ideal gentleman. However, terms like 'indifferent to fame and wealth,' 'unswerving loyalty,' 'adhering to principles despite poverty,' and 'cultivating refined elegance with high integrity,' which are distinctly Chinese in nature, may not translate seamlessly into Western linguistic contexts. How will these cultural values adapt and exist in the future?