she/her
Caitlin Lu
UNLIMITED LINKS
Unlimited Links explores how design brings people together by revealing the layered interactions between people, places, objects, and histories. This thesis examines how intentional design can surface hidden connections, facilitate meaningful exchanges, and build shared experiences. I see design as a tool for uncovering relationships that already exist around us, sometimes unnoticed but always present.
Guided by actor network theory, I approach design as an active mediator between people, materials, and spaces. I think of myself as a connector, someone who identifies, strengthens, and translates these links into tangible experiences. While in the design process, I find ways to bring ideas or people together and create something that can act as a space of reflection.
I am particularly drawn to the energy between people and objects, the role of community spaces, and how design can activate connections between them. My work invites engagement, reflection, and new ways of seeing, encouraging people to notice what might otherwise go unnoticed. Whether through a hands-on experience, an immersive environment, or printed matter, I aim to reveal something, spark curiosity, and create moments of interaction. At its core, Unlimited Links is about design as a way of seeing, recognizing patterns, making connections, and creating a sense of belonging.
Data Visualization of Taylor Swift Eras Tour, 2024.
Poster, 50 × 40 in.
The Science of Senescence, 2024.
Risograph prints, each 3 × 6 in.
Printed matter, dimensions variable.
Poster, 43 × 34 in.