Senior Project was an unforgettable experienc. Teaming up with Sofia, we supported each other through the semester, spending hours ideating, working late nights at 370 Jay Street and the Makerspace, and pushing ourselves to try new things. We weren't sure how our teamwork would play out, but knowing this was our last chance in undergraduate studies made us determined to give it our all. We were excited when sparks of inspiration struck. We were anxious not knowing how long using a new skill to feature an artifact will take us, but we still chose to learn embroidery from scratch and apply it with countless troubleshooting. We were grateful when we receive feedback and support from people and departments around us, and we kept ourselves on track with a calendar to manage all the components needed to complete the final installation.

All the documentation above only capture part of the journey. Behind the scenes were countless moments of problem-solving and persistence: securing funding, hauling materials from labs, finding alternative solutions when our first ideas failed. Time was never enough. We set milestones for each featured artifact, but there were always things beyond predict. Installing heavy objects with fishing wires was unexpectedly difficult and time-consuming. We also wished we had been more thoughtful in designing the lighting and flow of our installation during the showcase so that audiences could get a better sense of each exhibited artifact. It was a learning experience, giving us lessons on exhibition design, project management, and hands-on installation—skills that extend beyond creative practices on screens. There's a lot we could improve, but we leave this project feeling satisfied and motivated because of our love in design, media, and cultural heritage.

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We extend our heartfelt thanks to our team members Sofia and Evaine, our supervisor Carla, our classmates and friends, NYU Tandon Undergraduate Academics, all the machines and tools, and the IDM (Integrated Design and Media) program for their support.