Yechen Zhu
Waste Illuminates Worlds
Yechen Zhu is a visionary innovation designer and interactive media artist based in Providence, RI. He paints with the algorithm, designs with code, and sketches with gravity. Originally from China, Yechen studied for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Art at Shanghai University and a Master of Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design. The overarching aim of his research has always been to create novel multi-sensory products and experiences with the minimal consumption of resources. To this end, he focuses on lighting design, spatial olfaction computing, biomaterial research, and human-plant interaction interfaces. He also has extensive research experience, including at the MIT Media Lab and the Tongji-MIT City Science Shanghai Lab. He has always been open to collaboration..
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