Apostrophe is a book that surrounds the topic of the Asian diaspora in relation to tattoo art, body autonomy, and cultural, identity. The contents of the publication are comprised of a collection of insightful interviews conducted, most of them by me, with Asian tattoo artists, as well as individuals of Asian heritage, my incredible friends. These conversations explore the shared experiences of Asian culture and the significance of bodily autonomy. The discussions also delve into the journey of discovering the art of tattooing, viewing the skin as a canvas, and the celebratory aspect of transforming cultural identities into their own. Through the prism of Asian diaspora culture, this project aims to promote the values of self-acceptance, comfort, and liberation.

In My Bag collection is designed with the primary goal of providing safety and security to its users. This specially curated kit contains a selection of essential defense tools to empower individuals in their quest for self-protection, including a stun gun, an alarm, pepper spray, a self-defense keychain, and a whistle. The concept of self-defense can be intimidating or taboo for some people, and the aim of this project is to change that perception by presenting a more approachable and enjoyable experience. To this end, the packaging features a fun and vibrant 90s-inspired graphic illustration that seeks to impart a sense of positivity and reassurance to users. In My Bag has a small comic spread narrated from the perspective of the kit’s unanimated objects, making them more friendly and approachable, ultimately making users feel more secure and confident when using them. This project seeks to promote a sense of safety and security without being intimidating or overwhelming.

Yoshitoshi is considered the last great master of Japanese woodblock prints, and one of the great innovative and creative geniuses of that artistic field. During his life, he produced a large number of prints, estimated by some authorities at over 10,000 in total; this included many series of prints, many of great merit, as well as numerous diptychs, and triptychs. This book encapsulates one of his biggest series “32 Aspects of Women” and one less-known series “Moral Lessons through Pictures of Good and Evil”  to show the variety in his scale of works. Created with a strict grid system, the book is quiet, and simple, leaving room for his prints to express their beauty.