Yu Nong Khew is founder of Studio Soft Hairy and enjoys tinkering with various materials in her creative process. Her research focuses on zero waste and biodegradable design in the built environment. Her current research and design work range from a desktop 3d print material recycler system to biodegradable knitted objects. She has exhibited internationally, and was named by Architectural Review as one of ten emerging design voices from around the world. Her work received the top prize for American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles Chapter’s 2x8 Verge award. More recently, she was named "Women of Our Time" in Singapore and served as a World Cities Summit Young Leader. Yu Nong has a Master of Architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture, and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the National University of Singapore.
Yu Nong previously held positions at The New School, Columbia University, and Singapore University of Technology and Design, before joining Wesleyan University's Art and Art History Department and College of Design and Engineering Studies.
Elias Kanteres is a Junior at Wesleyan University majoring in Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society (IDEAS) and Studio Art, with a concentration in Architecture. He is a multidisciplinary designer with a background in graphic design. His work for Studio Soft Hairy has included structure and form design of products along with brand design and product photography. Elias hopes to purse a career in industrial design and architecture where he can combine his spacial and visual design skills.
Alexandra Simon is a senior at Wesleyan University majoring in Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society (IDEAS) as well as Studio Art, with a concentration in Product Design. She is interested in bridging the gap between engineering and art, with the intention of designing and creating both functional and beautiful objects, spaces, and materials. Her passion is knitting, and works with the Shima Seiki Computational Knitting Machine to develop functional fabrics and knit pieces for use in SSH products. Alex hopes to pursue a career in product development or product design in the fashion, cosmetic, or homeware industries.
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