About Me

I am a PhD student in the HCI Group at Hasso Plattner Institute working with Professor Patrick Baudisch. My research interest consists in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), focusing on personal fabrication.

     I have been building various design projects to explore different materials and fabrication methods. I picked up woodworking and sewing skills among other fabrication skills through out the process. Those projects are showcased in my portfolio. Integrating my enthusiasm for technology and design has led to my research interest in personal fabrication.

     Previously, I worked under the supervision of Professor Lung-pan Cheng and Professor Mike Y. Chen. Projects cover personal fabrication, shape display, tangible interaction, haptics, and virtual reality. My undergraduate major in Computer Science & Information Engineering and minor in Mechanical Engineering have trained me in both areas, which is valuable for conducting my research.

Interests
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Personal Fabrication
  • Laser Cutting
Education
  • PhD student, 2022 - Present

    Hasso Plattner Institute

  • B.S. in CSIE with minor in ME, 2022

    National Taiwan University

Publications on Fabrication

PopCore: Personal Fabrication of 3D Foamcore Models for Professional High-Quality Applications in Design and Architecture
In Proceedings of the 9th Annual ACM Symposium on Computational Fabrication (SCF'24), 2024.
PopCore: Personal Fabrication of 3D Foamcore Models for Professional High-Quality Applications in Design and Architecture

Portfolio

Design+Make

I am passionate of designing and making a variety of things while exploring different materials and fabrication methods. Through this journey, I aquired knowledge on numerous techniques in fabrication, which is an amazing experience. Here is a display of some of the works though out my journey.

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wooden steamer

wooden steamer

traditional Taiwanese Hakka-style wooden steamer with joinery

glowing tulip

glowing tulip

fluorescent acrylic, heat bending

origami lightings

origami lightings

a series of lighting designs with papers and origami

tote bag

tote bag

tote bag with a vibrant and modern texture

kitchen ceiling light

kitchen ceiling light

miter-jointed ceiling light inspired by Japanese windows (shoji)

Umbrella Holder

Umbrella Holder

simplistic umbrella holder mounted on the wall without visible supports

nightstand

nightstand

nightstand made purely with wood joineries

Apple Pencil grip case

Apple Pencil grip case

aluminium case for 1st generation Apple pencil designed for better grip and balance

origami nightlight: smocking

origami nightlight: smocking

dimmable lamp with an intricate origami design

laptop stand

laptop stand

reclaimed-wood from an used chopping board

squirrel earrings

squirrel earrings

electric-discharge-machined earrings inspired by squirrels on the campus

cement lamp

cement lamp

vintage-looking, oval-shaped cement lamp

kitchen bar

kitchen bar

my first woodworking project, part of a kitchen renovation

origami lamp: spiral

origami lamp: spiral

the spiraled semitransparent paper creating a great-looking gradient

urban jungle

urban jungle

cubic bonsai with plants sprouting from gaps between tiles

origami lampshade: smocking

origami lampshade: smocking

lampshade made of a single piece of folded paper

encounter: music video

encounter: music video

music video of high school graduation song

starry night

starry night

fish-eye-view of the nightsky in the wilds (print from rubber board)

shadow, let's dance

shadow, let’s dance

dance-off between dancer and her shadow (videography+animation)