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Additional Experiments – The Process
Throughout my thesis, I created numerous experimental works that were eventually abandoned, but each contributed to shaping the final outcome. The Rolodex demonstrates the body of work I have explored in my first semester. The initial concept... More
Graphic Design
Generation of Patterns – The Website
Generation of Patterns – The Website is accessible to the public, inviting pattern creation and personal exploration. Patterns can be intimidating. With this site, viewers can upload or draw a motif to be surprised with a developed pattern to save... More
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Generation of Patterns (Read First!)
Generation of Patterns is a year-long thesis project investigating the psychological impact of patterns and using them as a visual language through generative systems informed by journal documentation, interactive engagement, and creative... More
Graphic Design
Pattern Archive
Pattern Archive is an entry-based journal documenting my initial emotion, behaviour, and thought responses to patterns in my day-to-day encounters from October 9th, 2024, to April 14th, 2025. I use psychology topics such as attention theory and... More
Graphic Design
Pattern Interaction
Pattern Interaction is a summary of two workshops I conducted amongst my friends to analyze the use of personality traits to dictate design choices and express identity through patterns. One would think they know themselves best, but a complete... More
Graphic Design
Pattern Profiles
Pattern Profiles is a comprehensive profile book compiling participants’ answers in a raffle during the fall semester exhibition (Dec 4th–16th, 2024). I used questions on the ballots to assign motif characteristics and “randomize” the outcome of... More
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Sammi Lam
Graphic Design
“Design is what makes us human. By exploring the intricate patterns of the world, I seek to embrace openness and multistability, creating work that empowers intrinsic connection, reflection, and...” [More]