Chng Ya Xuan Renee

XIN.BETA repositions Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a dynamic, experience-led framework for contemporary balance, designed specifically for Gen Z sensibilities.

Rather than preserving TCM as a fixed or historical system, the project reframes it as a living cultural language—fluid, interpretable and embedded within everyday interaction. Its core ambition is to shift perception from instruction to immersion, allowing users to understand principles such as yin-yang balance, energy flow and elemental harmony through intuitive, sensory engagement rather than clinical explanation.

Through playful interfaces, interactive rituals and context-aware experiences, XIN.BETA translates abstract wellness philosophies into tangible, accessible moments within daily life. This approach encourages users to engage with health not as a set of rules, but as an evolving dialogue between body, environment and behaviour. In doing so, it challenges dominant Western-centric models of modern medicine that often prioritise separation between mind, body and culture.

Instead, the project positions TCM as adaptive and future-facing—capable of coexisting with digital lifestyles, social platforms and hybrid realities. It draws on cultural heritage not as nostalgia, but as a design resource for innovation, reframing tradition as a tool for experimentation. Ultimately, XIN.BETA proposes a shift in how wellness systems are experienced: from static knowledge to embodied exploration, where balance becomes something learned through participation, not prescription.

SPACES REDEFINE seeks to challenge the conventional understanding of space as a commodity with defined boundaries. Instead, it presents the future of urban living as a dynamic interplay between different needs, where the concept of space is fluid and ever-changing.

Through overlapping squares, the design encourages a rethinking of spatial organisation, where every inch of space must be maximised, multifunctional and adaptable to the future needs of a densely populated city.

The concept reinforces the idea that the future of Singapore's urban landscape will require bold and creative solutions to optimise limited land, creating spaces that are both efficient and liveable. This design proposes a vision of future urban spaces where innovation, collaboration and adaptability are key to achieving a harmonious balance between density and quality of life.

BinGo is an interactive app that turns recycling into a fun, rewarding and educational experience.

Through bite-sized quizzes, engaging lessons and a points-based reward system, users can test their recycling knowledge, track progress and earn real-world perks, from reusable items to community recognition.

The design process involved researching user behaviours and pain points, ideating gamified solutions, prototyping intuitive interfaces and refining interactions through usability testing.

The final app combines education with motivation, making sustainable habits approachable and enjoyable, while fostering a sense of achievement and environmental responsibility, proving that small actions can lead to a greener future.