Jiyun Lou '14, Graphic Design | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Jiyun Lou '14, Graphic Design

Nature is where I always find the inspiration to work. I think the aura that surrounds the objects in nature are there to hold something that is eternal, and people can find inspiration through the experience of it. Sometimes, nature is as mysterious as the universe; sometimes it is as simple and concrete as ash. Sometimes, it is vibrant and vivid; sometimes it is modest and calm. It is like design; think universally, but with the implementation of precision. As the material world is in continual motion, thinking reflects the movement of lived existence. My design is advancing with the times, and my thoughts on this are constantly changing.

My hometown Hangzhou is one of the tourism cities in China, famous for its natural beauty and historical cultural heritage. There is a famous lake called Westlake, which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, and is an example of reflecting an idealized fusion between humans and nature. It is the garden design that is perfectly suitable for day-to-day living. This has influenced my beliefs about design; I think the best design is a beautiful and pleasant art that is evident at the first sight. It then needs a good form to express those feelings and provide a space for human interactions. Finally, in this designed form, the finished design will bring the actual effect to human experience. My design ideas and aims need the interaction and communication of people to achieve my goals.

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