SA_2017

Challenge 0: Crochet Braids

For me, something I wear often is my hair — particular my crochet braided hair. Braiding in various forms has existed for millennia, and the African tradition of braiding tight, curly hair close to th

What I’ve Got: Jarritos

Growing up in Los Angeles, I have had the privilege of being exposed to many delicious expects of Mexican food culture. Though Jarritos does not have the storied history of Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus j

Challenge 2

Just some photoshop fun in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Photo is my own, taken at Petali Flowers this past Saturday. People usually make icons that show the more positive aspects of life, so I want

Valentine's Day photo editsplit

Valentine's Day photo edit

dark-themed icons (heart skull, eye, backstabbing figure)split

dark-themed icons (heart skull, eye, backstabbing figure)

personal logosplit

personal logo

Challenge 1

My immersive experience is targeted towards companies instead of individuals, as companies are always trying to find ways to increase the productivity of their employees. The poster is intentionally v

What I’ve Got

On a campus where apparently seasoning is apparently a sin (I have heard that the food used to be more flavorful, but apparently people complained it was too spicy so the dining halls had to cut back

What I’ve Got: Tech21 Case

In the age of the delicate smartphone, function and design participate in an intricate dance in the realm of protective cases. While others may prefer the more ostentatious, boxy protection afforded b

Challenge 3: Crimson Savings

Essentially a savings account connected to Crimson Cash that would ideally have the federal interest rate (however low), CRIMSON SAVINGS is my proposed solution to improve college students’ saving beh

#WhatI’veGot: Ipod Nano

I have been informed many a time that apparently iPods are old school. I carry mine around with me (which looks exactly like the one pictuered above) everywhere I go, regardless of the light teasing I

Challenge 4: SUMMIT

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3tjf6wmq6835s10/summituserjourney.png?dl=0 Strategy: Women face many challenges in the workplace, many of which stem from ingrained cultural norms about how women should beha

What I’ve Got: The Adia Dress by American Apparel

What i’ve got today is the Adia Dress by American apparel, which is one of my favorite dresses I have in my closet. When I walked into American Apparel a year or two a go, this dress instantly caught

#WhatI’veGot: Projection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015

Today I turned 21, therefore nothing would be more desirable than my first legal sip of alcohol. I spent almost 45 minutes in this little store in Harvard Square looking for the right wine that would

#WhatIveGot: Projection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015

This past Sunday was my 21st birthday, and of course nothing would be more desirable than my first sip of alcohol! I knew I wanted wine because it would make me feel sophisticated, and I knew I wanted

SolidWorks Practice: Drone

What Ive Got: NIKON D3100 SLR Camera

This camera is everything to me. I first received it in my year of high school, as I was taking a photography class and dreamed of taking photos with a professional finish. Now in my junior year of co

#WhatIveGot: Cinnamon Toast Crunch

This week I am presenting Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Whereas some people may have emotional connections with Frosted Flakes, Cap’n Crunch, or Fruit Loops, cereal throughout my entire childhood up through

What I’ve Got: Casio Illuminator Water Resist Watch in Gold

This watch is one of my favorite possessions; received as a gift from a good friend a few years ago. The desirability is infused throughout this watch in both the style and functionality decisions. Fi

What I’ve Got: Marc Fisher Jones Bootie

I saved up to buy these booties for myself last Black Friday; booties are mid-to-high heeled boots that stop approximately around the ankle area. This style of bootie is desirable because it is not as

What I’ve Got: MacBook Pro

As someone slightly old school who greatly enjoys a CD drive for making mixtape and uploading software, I love my Pres. Obama-era MacBook Pro. I have had this computer since I was a senior in high sch

#WhatIveGot: Adidas Samba Shoe

I played soccer competitively since three years old, and growing up I always envied the older, cool players with their sharp black and white Adidas. I used to constantly beg my father for a pair, and

What Ive Got: GSD “Trays” + Rooftop

It was not until Monday that I had formally seen the interior of the GSD trays as well as the adjacent rooftop access, and the construction of the space is truly impressive. I walked into the tray are

What I’ve Got: American Eagle High Rise Jegging

Growing up as an athlete, thick thighs and a small waist made jean choices difficult; either the jeans fit my thighs and were ridiculously loose in the waist, or they would technically fit my waist si

Challenge Half: mood

My idea of a news source for limited English speaking population is mood, which is an app that approaches news from an emotion-based perspective. Most news elicits some sort of emotion from the reader