Experiments

Throughout my time in college, I've experimented with different genres of storytelling around various topics. Below, you'll find a curated collection of my uncategorized work, ranging from a choose-your-own adventure game to an sports parody mini-story.

Minor in Writing Courses

These projects were completed in courses that fulfilled part of the Minor in Writing program requirements.

This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E.

THE LEAST SERIOUS TENNIS MATCH YOU'LL EVER WATCH

(W200 Sports Media Course, 2024)

A dialogue-driven story that highlights the absurdity of tennis gameplay during an exhibition match at the 20XX Australian Open. Listen to the audio for AI-generated voiceovers of two scenes!

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GOLD MOUNTAIN DREAMING

(W220 Gateway Course, 2022)

A fictional forum presenting the story of Taishanese people who successfully came to America. Enter the website to get a glimpse into their lives throughout the late nineteenth century and the circumstances that shaped their experiences.

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PLATES OF FRUIT

(W220 Gateway Course, 2022)

A hand-drawn, home-made bitsy game about familial love. Click on game and use right arrow key to advance. Play the YouTube video for background music.

Additional Experiments

These projects were completed in courses or experiences outside of the Minor in Writing program.

IMMERSIVE

(Arts at Michigan, 2022-2021)

A three-season blog focused on exploring intimate narratives about life via unconventional mediums.

Season 1: analysis of existing unconventional stories

Season 2: experiments with storytelling mediums

Season 3: three-panel comics about communications

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

CAPTIONMEME

(Stanford TreeHacks, 2022)

An interactive website targeted towards young adults, teaching them best practices for implementing alt text.

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On Pace for a New Personal Best: The Evolution of the Classic Tetris Community

(ANTHRCUL 359 Ethnographic Methods, 2021)

An ethnographic study of the Classic Tetris community's online presence during the pandemic.

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What Does it Mean to be Human? An Exploration of Otherization in Ajin: Demi-Human

(HISTART 392 Anime To Zen, 2021)

A 10-minute choose your own adventure game based on the manga series Ajin: Demi-Human by Gamon Sakurai.

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