Tan Shi Qing
About
Shi Qing is a multidisciplinary visual storyteller whose work explores future‑facing systems with conceptual thinking and human‑centric connection.
She approaches design with a message‑first, aesthetic-second mindset, creating thoughtful outcomes grounded in clarity and intention.
HULS (Human Life System) is a speculative biomaterial tent system inspired by the basking behaviour and natural scutes of Shi Qing's pet terrapin.
Designed for the homeless, the tent uses organic, nature-made materials to create a cooling living space that restores safety and dignity.
This project merges material innovation with human‑centric impact, positioning HULS as a visionary yet socially grounded system that reimagines how design can support the less privileged.