Xueqi Xing is a multidisciplinary designer based in London, working across visual communication and interactive media. With a background in graphic design and current studies in print at the Royal College of Art, her practice blends design thinking with artistic exploration, focusing on identity, personal narratives, and emotional storytelling through diverse media.
Xueqi Xing is a multidisciplinary designer based in London, working across visual communication and interactive media. With a background in graphic design and current studies in print at the Royal College of Art, her practice blends design thinking with artistic exploration, focusing on identity, personal narratives, and emotional storytelling through diverse media.
This project explores the use of art as a form of therapy for children with autism. Through continuous observation and documentation of the daily interactions between these children and their families, I identified key developmental challenges as well as meaningful opportunities for healing. Drawing from each child’s unique interests, I incorporated virtual reality (VR) technology to create interactive experiences aimed at enhancing cognitive abilities and easing social anxiety.
Based on a collection of children’s drawings and imaginative expressions, I developed four symbolic story characters: a life ring, a parachute, a fire hydrant, and a pencil. Each character struggles with their own fear and anxiety, unaware of their true purpose. As the stories unfold, they face urgent and unfamiliar challenges that push them to confront their inner fears. In doing so, they gradually discover their own unique strengths and potential.
Through these stories, I hope to encourage both children and their families to approach themselves with greater patience and compassion—and to believe in the possibilities that lie within.