YIFAN FU
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MA student in Design for People (Communication Design) with a background in Art & Technology and Interaction Design. My practice focuses on speculative design and interactive installation. I have extensive experience in developing interactive and visual installations, supported by a solid foundation in graphic design. Strongly oriented toward research-driven and concept-led projects, I am passionate about translating complex systems and critical questions into spatial and experiential forms.Outside of my practice, I enjoy staying creatively engaged through playing the guitar, working out, and playing video games.


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RIDE THE CLOUDS


RIDE THE CLOUDS
Team Project  Team Members：Yiru Wang, Pengfei Xue
School Work



 March 2024 - May 2024
Interactive Installation
 Size:≈50*50*170cm
Materials： White resin, Transparent resin, Steel, Theatrical haze generator unit DESCRIPTION


This professional course project, led by the college, focuses on wearable design from an oriental perspective, producing wearable devices inspired by unique Chinese elements.

In this project, I completed the analysis of classic characters in traditional Chinese fantasy novels, tried to make wearable performance props, and designed a display stand for them. All items are physical, and models were invited to shoot.




BACKGROUND


 Ancient China developed a rich body of narratives with strong local characteristics, often centered on interactions between humans, deities, and spirits. The most famous is Pu Songling's “Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio” from the Qing Dynasty.


"Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" is a collection of short stories, and the most famous story is "Nie Xiaoqian." This well-known tale follows Nie Xiaoqian,a woman who died young and became a ghost, was forced by a monster to kill a man. She seeks help from the upright scholar Ning Caichen, who, with swordsman Yan Chixia, defeats the monster and moves her grave. In gratitude, Xiaoqian visits the Ning family and lives happily with Ning Caichen.


Nie Xiaoqian is a charismatic female character with qualities uncommon for women in the feudal period and a determination to pursue love. In the story, the heroine Nie Xiaoqian embodies a spirit of bravery and fearless defiance against force. She becomes a beacon of feminine strength.Her story has been adapted into many dramas and films, reflecting admiration for her character. I want to design modern costumes and props for her performance, allowing her to resonate with today's audience.





UPPER SECTION (BAMBOO)

 In the story, Nie Xiaoqian and Ning Caichen first met in a quiet temple with many bamboos. Using bamboo as a design element can blend in with the environment in the plot.


In the plot, although Nie Xiaoqian is threatened by the monster and unable to resist, she never gives in mentally. This resilience mirrors the strength of bamboo and symbolizes integrity and uprightness in Chinese culture.



LOWER SECTION (CLOUDS)

 Nie Xiaoqian is a ghost in the story. Her appearance is often accompanied by clouds and mist, giving people a mysterious and hazy feeling.


In the text, Nie Xiaoqian “Her skin is as white as the flowing clouds, her feet are as slender as bamboo shoots, and she is graceful in the daytime, and is extremely beautiful”. Using clouds to set off her beauty is very appropriate.




DETAILS (UPPER SECTION)

 The upper part is crafted using a combination of transparent and white resin through 3D printing, polished and painted for a refined finish. The transparent section highlights Nie Xiaoqian's ghostly identity, while the white part symbolizes her noble qualities.




DETAILS (LOWER SECTION)

The lower part is also made using the same process as the upper, featuring an internal smoke-generating device that produces ample smoke to enhance the character and create special visual effects.
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+45  50342562
yifanfu0326@gmail.com