The em dash is more than just a typographic symbol—it's a boundary, a bridge, an invitation to rethink space and meaning. Its ability to frame ideas while leaving room for interpretation reflects what I strive for in design: a balance between structure and flexibility, clarity and complexity. 

Much like the em dash, my process navigates and integrates diverse influences—creating designs that communicate, connect, and evolve, while leaving room for interpretation and discovery.

Sporaform[a]
    • MFA Thesis



    Description Fungi are fundamental to our existence.

    Their responsive growth—symbiotic, ever-evolving, and essential to the ecosystems they sustain—expresses a freedom deeply attuned to its environment. Sporaform[a] embodies this interconnected nature of mycelium, exploring its role as an active participant in reshaping material-driven design practices—particularly within print, editorial, and bookmaking—through material intervention.

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