For me, design is a way of telling stories, where the user is taken along on a particular experience. I prefer to tell stories that inspire others and teach them something new about topics they may not know yet. Initially, I focused on inspiring people to explore new passions and interests. However, I later realized that I could better utilize my knowledge and skills to assist those in genuine need. I am aware of the privileged position in which I was born and want to use this position to help people who are less privileged than I am. I want to use design to amplify voices that are less often heard and envision a world where different communities care for each other in harmony, unlike what is currently happening in Western society. Here, people often look away from problems because they are too distant and do not directly experience their negative aspects. I believe that designers within Industrial Design often create too much for our society and users they can empathize with, because I understand how difficult it can be to connect with other target groups. I see opportunities to bring these worlds together through film and apply this in design to convey people’s experiences.
