Case Studies

Multimedia Creative Direction & Installations My Work as Creative Director, Studio X

2023 Short Film | Blackwood Gallery
Co-Director: Benjamin Koshy Jacob

Project
Outside Observer

The Outside Observer is a multimedia short film exploring dissociation and perception during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Co-directed with Benjamin Koshy Jacob, the short film uses looping domestic routines, overhead cinematography, and ambient sound design to position the viewer as an external observer of everyday life.

The film was featured at the Blackwood Gallery.

Installation | University of Toronto & Centre for Indigenous Studies

Project
Quicksand

Walks of Reclamation is a large-scale installation commissioned by The Indigenous Centre and created in collaboration with UofT’s Indigenous community members.

Spanning the full staircase of the Maanjiwe Nendamowinan (MN) Building, the work transformed a transitional campus space into a site of reflection, visibility, and reclamation.

Project
Walks with Reclamation

Installation | University of Toronto & Studio X

Inspired by Tracey Emin’s My Bed (1998), Quicksand is an immersive installation exploring the depressive inertia often experienced by university students.

Quicksand invites viewers to physically circle and confront an often-hidden mental state, prompting reflection, dialogue, and awareness of mental health resources available on campus.

I’ve always loved building things outside of the classroom, but for most of undergrad I shied away from competing in case competitions…I told myself that running them was easier, safer, and more fulfilling than being the one on stage. This year, I challenged that belief. After completing five cases in one month (crazy lol!), I found genuine enjoyment not only in solving real brand problems, but also in presenting, storytelling, and speaking confidently in front of judges!

These projects pushed me to apply my market research + strategic thinking skills across industries and helped me discover which spaces I’m most excited about anything from luxury beauty to partnerships and experiential marketing. More importantly, they reminded me that stepping out of your comfort zone can be growth-filled and deeply rewarding…