The Lucky One

Ruhan Guo

Summary
Final work

I always see myself as a designer who is rational and perceptive at the same time. The logical is a tool for me to explore the fascinating perceptual world. As a small human on a large plant, I enjoy observing the world. I avoid the didactic and lobbying style of design and hope to share my feelings with you through my practice.

I always see myself as a designer who is rational and perceptive at the same time. The logi...

CollegeCentral Saint Martins
CourseMA Industrial Design
Graduation year2023

At the beginning of the project, the designer asked: why am I here? She sees her existence as a result of natural and sexual selection and used design to understand whether it was logical or lucky that she was born. While exploring this question, she discovered Ruhan-B, her mother's child if she had married her first lover. This meant her existence and Ruhan-B's were contradictory. The designer used various methods, such as AI and the MBTI personality test, to construct an accurate portrait of Ruhan-B. She also used special make-up to transform herself into Ruhan-B to “feel” her.

Ultimately, the designer gave an improvised performance in response to her curiosity about existence, which was triggered by a bowl of walnuts her mother had prepared for her. The designer wanted the audience to appreciate the preciousness of their existence and realize that they are lucky to be born. Refreshing our senses and enjoying simple things, such as the taste of ice cream or the stains on our clothes, are valuable experiences.

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Photographer: Manyi Chen @manyiiiic

Special effects makeup artist: Nimrit Bhogal @Rito.arts