JIE · 结

Jenelle Wenjing Zhao

See it On Campus: Level 2

Second floor sculpture gallery

结·JIE

结·JIE, is a response to the thyroid nodules diagnosed three years ago. Over time, I have learned that negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, anger, and stress imperceptibly impact our thyroid health. The 结·JIE project seeks to illuminate this connection and raise awareness of the influence of negative emotions on thyroid nodules.

JIE, derived from the Chinese character “结,” translates to “knots”. Remarkably versatile, this character intertwines with others, yielding diverse meanings like “结节” (nodules), the very inspiration behind our project, and ”连结” (connections). These two words seamlessly covers the core essence of the 结·JIE project, to raise awareness among public, and to foster connection with oneself and connections between people of similar emotions/experiences.

JIE · BRANDING

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JIE · Logo Design

The JIE logo comes from the Chinese character ‘结’ and was inspired by the shape of our thyroid gland, which resembles a butterfly. The chosen style aims to evoke a healing and soothing aesthetic for people.

JIE · Icon

The JIE icon is a flat butterfly graphic with an entangled outline that illustrates connection.

JIE · WORKSHOP

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JIE · Knots Bracelet Workshop

In this workshop, nine people were invited to participate in a knot bracelet-making activity. I designed a series of invitation booklets containing instructions for three methods of making knot bracelets and randomly divided our participants into three groups. Participants selected three different colours of threads based on their emotions (e.g., ‘What is your current mood?’ ‘Was your last source of stress internal or external?’), and everyone received a butterfly bracelet made by me.

This workshop aimed to foster connections between people through crafting, discussing the instructions, and assisting each other throughout the process, while also raising awareness of our sources of negative emotions.

Nine participants splitted into three groups.

JIE · Workshop Invitation Booklet

Flipping through the booklet.

JIE · INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION

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JIE · Interactive Installation

I decided on a set of installations as the main focus for the exhibition to engage with the general public. The installation comprises three parts: two hanging fabric pieces representing my positive and negative emotions respectively. Additionally, there is a wooden-frame work that encourages audience to participate, reflect, and build connections.

JIE · GRAPHICS & VISUAL ASSETS

JIE · Visual Emotion Diary

I started to document my emotions with colours and patterns towards the end of the semester, and then assembled the 25 images that I designed to a visual emotion diary album.

JIE · Postcards

These riso-print postcards has the JIE logo and icon on them, aims to spread the awareness further.

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JIE · Stickers

These riso-print stickers has the JIE logo and icon on them, aims to spread the awareness further.

JIE · Explanation Brochure

These riso-print brochures explain the inspiration and thesis of JIE, as well as provide information about thyroid nodules, aiding audiences in understanding both the project and the condition. Inside, there are photos of the visual experiments I have conducted throughout the year, along with a special thanks list expressing my gratitude to those who have shown care and support.