Siyan Jin
Website:portfolio-siyanj.format.com
Job role:Creative Designer
Skills:I love turning ideas into hands-on creations! My main skills include model making, crafting with natural and recycled materials, spatial design, and visual storytelling through photography and layout. I also enjoy experimenting with installation, set design, and decorating spaces for events. I’m always curious and excited to learn new tools and techniques to bring concepts to life.
Hi, I’m Siyan Jin, a Environmental Design student at OCAD University. I’m passionate about how space and design can shape feelings, bring people together, and reconnect us with nature. I love designing playful, meaningful experiences—whether it’s a tiny house in the woods, a sculpture made of sticks and stones, or a joyful community event. I’m always excited to make things that spark imagination and connection.
Recent blog entries
This week I started building the Pet Wagon. I first painted the whole wagon base white and covered up any uneven surfaces, so the fabric would attach smoothly.
I realized the pink fabric from my earlier samples was a bit too transparent—it looked white against the white background. So, I went shopping again and picked out a darker pink fabric.
I attached the pink fabric first, then I will add the purple stripes later. I experimented with a few different ways to cover the wagon, making sure the sliding door still worked easily.
Today I had my first call with Priscilla (the inventor of Pet Wagon!) and her parents. It was my first time working with a young inventor, so I felt a bit nervous. Ellie helped me prepare a lot by reminding me to keep the language clear and easy to understand.
During the call, I learned it's important not to accidentally change a young inventor’s ideas. Instead, my job is to support and gently guide their invention to come into real life. It went really well, and now I’m ready and excited to start building the wagon!
I looked online for the right bowls but couldn't find any half bowls that worked. So instead, I decided to create them myself using paper-mâché. I'll attach them onto the wagon when everything is done.
