BEHAVORIAL ECONOMICS IN DESIGN
design influences how people perceive and choose between options, often in ways they don’t consciously notice. small changes in presentation, structure, or framing can shape decisions without changing the actual content. because of this, design isn’t neutral; it guides attention and behavior through subtle cues in how information is organized and experienced.
THE INTERNET: FREEDOM OF SPEECH OR MANIPULATION?
the internet sits in a strange place between freedom of expression and control. while it feels open, most of what we see is shaped by platforms, algorithms, and systems that decide what gets amplified and what gets ignored. this makes it less about pure speech and more about how information is filtered, pushed, and interpreted.
MUSIC, STIMULATION, AND THE WANDERING MIND
music changes how the mind moves, shifting attention and letting thoughts drift in looser, less linear ways. it becomes less about listening and more about how it shapes what you notice and think in the moment.
What does it mean to conduct grad-level work?
What does it mean to create graduate-level work? A reflection of the courses taken so far and a peek into the future career path.
soft armor: a girl’s beauty
she doesn’t fully see her own worth, and searches for it in others. this leads her into relationships that mirror that feeling. over time, through self reflection and growth, she begins to understand herself more and slowly learns that love starts within her, not outside of her.