I’m Alinda — a student whose curiosity blossoms at the intersection of heritage and innovation. Whether I’m designing a fashion collection inspired by Tang dynasty aesthetics, organizing a Buddhist art workshop to explore ritual and symbolism, or building a smartwatch that translates Confucian values into digital mindfulness prompts, I am constantly connecting ancient wisdom with contemporary expression.

I don’t see East Asian culture as frozen in time — to me, it is alive in every brushstroke, every chant, every pattern passed down. My learning isn’t just academic; it’s tactile, visual, and deeply personal. By leading cross-cultural dialogues and designing artifacts with historical roots, I’ve learned to think critically about how identity, memory, and meaning are constructed — and reconstructed.

From archery to ink painting to script analysis, I thrive on expressing complexity through form. What excites me most is translating deep cultural narratives into language, visuals, and experiences that resonate across borders. I don’t pretend to have all the answers — but I ask with reverence: “What do we carry forward, and how do we make it speak today?”