now & then
MFA Thesis Project
Graphic Design
A space that belongs to her — not as a mother, a wife, or a friend of someone. In our research, women said they had creative outlets — but lacked emotional spaces. They don’t just need more community —they need a moment of their own, before they open up again.
Part I
5 Philosophies
3 Workshops
Chinese philosophy reminds us to pause, feel, and simply be. It offers midlife women a way to return to themselves — gently.
道 Way · 意 Intent · 和 Harmony · 本 Root · 无 Empty
Part II
Tea Lounge:
Choose Your Rhythm
Choose energy or stillness. Choose connection or quiet. This is a room where every guest sets her own pace.
Part III
Take Home:
To bring back the memories and emotions from past workshops.
Website Design
Full Prototype:
https://www.figma.com/proto/I6NMeG6PGSATE1Nq0sVAhA/now---then?page-id=0%3A1&node-id=1-2&p=f&viewport=169%2C294%2C0.1&t=aucbOfaf5xqchhHy-1&scaling=min-zoom&content-scaling=fixed&starting-point-node-id=1%3A2