Meet the Artist
Kuei Mei
Kao
aka. Crystal, Digital Futures, Multidisciplinary Maker
“"Making is the fun part!"”

Kuei Mei is a multidisciplinary artist interested in games, illustration, writing, and all kinds of media installations. She was born in Taiwan and is currently based in Toronto, Canada. Her studies at OCAD U mainly focused on designing games, systems, and interactive works. Audience participation is often an important element of her work, whether it be a game or installation. Throughout her years of practice and study, Kuei Mei has developed skills in coding, fabrication, character and story design, animation, writing, and more. She is always eager for new experiences and loves to learn on the fly. She approaches projects with a positive, problem-solving mindset and enjoys collaborating with her peers. Her experience in technical design and material fabrication from being an FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) alum has translated into a love for building projects that incorporate both physical and digital mediums and materials. Kuei Mei is also passionate about illustration and digital art. She incorporates drawing and/or painting into as many of her works as she can.
OCAD U - Faculty of Arts & Science
Digital & Media Studies
Minor Completed, 2026
TouchDesigner Unreal Engine Visual Art and Illustration 3D Modeling (Maya) Interactive Art and Installation Arduino Game Development

