Perambulator

Press_esc to step out, and sink in.

Perambulator is a walking art magazine that updates young people on the latest walking projects and immerses themselves in the immediate environment during walks. Projects and interviews from various contemporary walking artists and famous walking projects in the history are collected to provide readers with a timely and comprehensive view of walking as an art form.

escaper_id: Mingxuan Shen
time_stamp: 2023.05

Surnames

Press_esc to translate less,
and understand more.

Surname is a unique dictionary that aims to bridge the cultural gap between Chinese and Other countries’ surnames. Unlike traditional translation dictionaries, this book does not solely rely on translation cliches but explores the original meanings and stories behind Chinese names. Drawing upon the original meanings and narratives of Chinese names, we have erected a cultural bridge that illuminates the similarities and differences between these two great linguistic traditions.

escaper_id: Gloria Jiang
time_stamp: 2023.12

The Gossip Zine

Press_esc to leave the chat, and join the whisper.

The Gossip Zine is a creative book project concept born from the drama among our program classmates. As we often gathered to discuss the latest rumors, we decided to channel our shared fascination into a unique and expressive project. This book captures the intrigue and excitement of our conversations, transforming them into a creative narrative.

Each of us crafted a book portraying our unique interpretation of the gossip, grounded in truth yet filtered through our individual perspectives. Through this endeavor, we aimed to explore the intricacies of gossip: how it spreads, mutates, and influences perceptions. In my version, I delve into a mysterious love story involving a neighbor who captivated my interest before mysteriously disappearing

escaper_id: Peggy Chen
time_stamp: 2024.03

Unconscious

Press_esc to breathe in, and breathe out.

This illustration series explores the entangled relationship between the unconscious mind and the modern world. Through visceral, surreal imagery and emotionally charged compositions, each piece unveils the silent chaos beneath our polished routines—the inner voices, unspoken anxieties, and subconscious reactions shaped by deadlines, social expectations, and digital noise. By externalizing these inner landscapes, the series invites viewers to confront the tension between outward functionality and inward fragmentation.

escaper_id: Mingxin Cheng
time_stamp: 2025.08

Grid: Rhythmical Structure of Typography and Architecture

Press_esc to break the grid, and be creative.

This project delves into the dynamic interplay between typography and the iconic architectural designs of Frank Gehry. Through deliberate contrasts in color, size, and shape, the book explores how these elements forge a compelling relationship, showcasing the intricate connections between form, structure, and text within Gehry's visionary works.

escaper_id: Mingxin Cheng
time_stamp: 2022.05

(my) toxic relationship(s)

Press_esc to re-examine toxic relationships.

What does it feel like to be in a toxic relationship? Do you know that you’re actually in multiple of them? Who’s involved in them? What’s involved in them? Do you feel the pain? Who are you? The book (my) toxic relationship(s) tells stories of mundane toxic relationships that maybe many of us can relate to. Readers get narratives from drastically different perspectives depending on how they read through them.

escaper_id: Mingxuan Shen
time_stamp: 2022.08

Flavor Flavor

Press_esc to pause & taste the myths

This is a journey into myth, taste, and storytelling of a colombia culture. A unique set of tarot cards that blends the mystique of divination with the art of flavor exploration. Drawing from the themes of taste_myths and legend_rituals, this Tarot set captures not only the layered complexity of taste but also the storytelling power behind the cultural heritage from Colombia.

escaper_id: Gloria Jiang
time_stamp: 2025.04

Book of Secrets

Press_esc to touch on secrets

Nushu, the sole gender language devised by women during the 19th century, inspires this experimental design project. The characters often resemble elongated diamond shapes with delicate and consistent strokes, resembling mosquitoes or ants. Drawing from extensive research, rules have been established and adhered to. In this project, identical strokes in English typefaces correspond with those in Nushu.

escaper_id: Gloria Jiang
time_stamp: 2023.04

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