Comics and Illustration
Stackable Wooden Toy
Hand-carved from a wooden sphere and cylinder, I painted this piece with food in mind. Eventually it wandered into a more abstract territory with the head and became a supernatural ice cream cone.
Busy Fishy! Figurine
Software: Autodesk Fusion 360
From my comic Joan's Fish Frenzy! , I created a mini blind box figure of the loveable Dancer, ready to do serious business. I 3D modeled him, printed him in resin, and finally hand painted in a graphic style.
Andy the Candle
Software: Autodesk Fusion 360
An adorable candle with legs, this little guy was 3D modeled and printed in clear resin to produce his iconic flame.
Sad Lumps Figure
Software: Autodesk Fusion 360
Standing 8 inches tall, Sad Lumps is a loveable platform toy meant for customization. He was 3D modeled and FDM printed, allowing for a more lightweight design.
Sussie Plush Design
Based on the character from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, I designed Sussie into a felt plush by drawing out initial patterns and sewing various maquettes. Through trial and error, I was able to find the best dart placements and shapes to achieve a three-dimensional object.
Sewing Patterns
Robert the Long-Necked Pigeon
Robert: a long-necked pigeon born from the radioactive trenches of New York City. He is both awkwardly long, yet equally loveable with his matching fez.
I based my long-necked pigeon design on my Sussie bird pattern, adjusting the body and head by elongating and shortening the Sussie pattern. I wanted to have a sense of whimsy to the plush, which is why I gave Robert a long neck and fez.
Robert has been given two color variations, the first based on real life pigeons and the second with a lavender twist. Both are meant to highlight the beautiful jewel tones of pigeons.
Altered Sewing Patterns
Cereal Box Design
Software: Adobe Illustrator
I created my own version of a Magic Spoon box design inspired by traditional Korean folklore and modernized fashion.
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Color Compositions
Blue seemed like the best choice for the flavor blueberry muffin. I added gold accents to the blue color composition for the 'muffin' aspect and break from the monochromatic theme.
Surface Design: Repeating Patterns
Software: Adobe Illustrator
I designed two repeating patterns with 8-9 assets. These were inspired by mortality, featuring ocean life and the band Ghost. The designs combine simplistic and cutesy imagery with darker undertones.