Master of Design 2026

Graduating Mid-Year Showcase

Yuning Lyu

I am an interaction design student passionate about creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. My work combines human-centered design with a love for animation, playful interactions, and soft visual storytelling. Inspired by comforting aesthetics and expressive motion, I enjoy designing interfaces that feel approachable, lively, and meaningful. I believe good design should not only solve problems but also bring moments of delight to everyday life.
Leahhday1221@gmail.com

Yuning Lyu_User Journey Video - Yuning Lyu

Healing World is a mobile exhibition app designed for MOHA Museum’s healing-themed art showcase. Inspired by clouds, kites, and gentle storytelling, the project creates a calm digital space where users can discover artists, explore artworks, and purchase merchandise. Through soft colours, playful illustrations, subtle motion, and a dual light–dark mode system, the design aims to provide a comforting and emotionally engaging experience that encourages users to slow down, connect with art, and enjoy moments of everyday healing.
View the full video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=48on7690cUg

Yuning Lyu, FieldSky & FieldTime

FieldSky & FieldTime reimagines weather tracking and focus management through the metaphor of crop cultivation. Real-time weather conditions shape virtual crop growth, while focus sessions are visualized as a nurturing process rather than a countdown. Through playful interactions, nature-inspired visuals, and positive feedback mechanisms, the project encourages productivity in a more relaxing, rewarding, and emotionally engaging way.

Yuning Lyu, MealMind

MealMind explores how interaction design can support people during moments of low mental energy. Designed for students who often feel overwhelmed by everyday decisions, the app adapts its level of guidance based on users’ energy states, reducing cognitive load throughout the cooking process. Through ingredient recognition, tailored recipe suggestions, and guided step-by-step interactions, MealMind transforms meal preparation from a stressful task into a manageable and reassuring experience, promoting wellbeing through thoughtful and empathetic design.