Solace
A trail day pack and brand designed for rest, presence, and connection with the natural world. Inviting mindful breaks, Solace includes integrated seating and reflective printed materials. Analog-driven, quietly designed, and captured on film, our work merges functional comfort and attention, supporting movement through and engagement with nature.

Pack designed and developed by Sophia Zeng.
Visual and branding systems designed by Noah Bernier and Quinn Bennett.

Heatwave – UW Remade Collection 03
A vibrant collection of handmade accessories—featuring a tote bag, side body bag, and pencil pouch. Each piece blends function and personality, with bold colors, high-contrast vinyl, and layered textures that channel an energetic “urban summer” vibe. Matching keychains made from paracord, 3D prints, and laser-cut details add playful flair.

Team: Lauren Fitzgerald, Jasmin Kwon, Akhil Raote,
Chloe Koh, Vivian Cho, Fay Ma
Advisor: Karen Cheng

This collection was sold out at the 2025 UW Design Show. Later completing 16 more tote bags due to high demand.

Albedo
A USPS mail carrier designed to adapt to a variety of weather conditions and workflow needs of mail carriers within the Pacific Northwest.

Team: Austin Niemi, Gabriella Queen

Motion – UW Remade Collection 02
The second collection of the Remade by UW Design project, which focuses on upcycling. This limited edition collection of bags comes in three sizes, with two adjustable and removable straps. The bags are crafted from used retail banners and industrial printing offcuts, connecting waste from the beginning and end of the retail banner cycle into a single product.

Team: Olivia Oomen
Advisor: Karen Cheng

This limited collection was sold at the 2024 UW Design Show.

Evolve – UW ID x Fluke
Evolve is a speculative EV diagnostic tool for the future of vehicle maintenance. Combining precise multimeter diagnostics, fast in-car Ethernet data collection, and AI-powered analysis, it provides real-time insights into battery health, system performance, and network diagnostics.

Team: Alana Ikemoto, Jennifer Han
Studio Sponsor: Fluke Corporation

Sophia Zeng

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