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Equlibrium

Designed with Balance

As a first-generation Vietnamese-American, the story of my parents carries the weight
of struggle and sacrifice. Along with millions of others, they were forced to flee their
home—uncertain about their future.

To honor the sacrifice made by those before me, I sought to tell their story, so that future generations have the opportunity to connect with their origins.

Term: Spring 2020
Type: Personal Project
Focus: Viscom Project
Duration: 4 Week

^{My parents didn’t have any other option but to escape from Vietnam}

_{Low plastic stools are ubiquitously found all throughout Vietnam}

^{The same stool has followed my life in America and we use them almost the exact same way}

^{With my parents being Buddhist, I wanted to take inspiration from the
Pagoda because it represents balance, in both philosophy and form}

^{My parents have worked tirelessly to establish

a business and solidify our lives in America, I wanted to

pay homage by creating a solid stool as opposed to cheap plastic}