How Storytelling can Alter the Climate Reality
Hanyu Liu, an alumnus of Columbia University's architectural design program, intertwines the realms of experiential design and innovative digital technology in her role as a Creative Content Product Manager at TikTok. Her professional trajectory has been punctuated by a deep commitment to a world view that acknowledges and cherishes all life forms. Notably, her contributions to TikTok, where she developed virtual experiences that transcend cultural and geographical boundaries, underscore her talent in creating immersive digital narratives. Drawing from this rich experiential backdrop, she meticulously crafts spaces that mirror the climate realities of our time. As a World Builder and Creative Technologist, Hanyu brings a fresh, holistic approach to the WORLDING project, where her expertise will help foster sustainable and inclusive climate futures.
Mingyue Zhang, an alumna of Pratt Institute and Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, brings a deep understanding of land-use planning and place-making to the table. With professional experience at Top architectural firms, she has contributed to urban planning initiatives that foreground sustainable, community-centered spaces, balancing human needs with environmental respect. Mingyue's rich global experiences, cultural immersions, and encounters with varied ecosystems have honed her skills in crafting nuanced, locality-specific solutions. As a Land Use/Urban Planner and Place-Maker in the WORLDING project, Mingyue offers a well-rounded, empathetic lens towards creating tangible climate futures.
Sitong Feng, a Computer Science graduate of Columbia University, bridges the gap between technical acumen and evocative storytelling. Her experience as a Product Manager at Microsoft, supplemented with studies in Music, has equipped her with the ability to communicate complex narratives in an engaging manner. Her professional experience of producing games at Electronic Arts further enrich her storytelling dexterity, enabling her to inject dramatic arcs into digital narratives. Sitong's interdisciplinary skills foreground the interplay between story, space, and climate, making her the perfect fit for the Storyteller/Documentarian/Journalism role in the WORLDING project.