Bernice Wong

Multidisciplinary Designer

Sincere | Meticulous | Authentic

Each and every project is treated with care and consideration. Through intentful design processes, I strive to create quality results to the best of my abilities.

Luminous Object

Product Design | Drafting | Fabrication

Objective: Design, Document, and Fabricate a small Luminous Object, while exploring the relationship between Narrative, Form, Materiality, and Value— from concept to fabrication.

The Stairway to Light is based on the concept of an intangible staircase leading to heaven. Its design features a simple white exterior with steps that guide the eye towards the centre and an archway that symbolizes heaven. When lit in the dark, the semi-enclosed design allows light to reflect on its walls and create a larger glowing area.

I wanted to create something simple yet profound. The object is symmetrical, but by placing it on a diagonal axis, the angle emulates the isometric aesthetic, making it visually intriguing. In each iteration, I played with the layers of the stairs and the depth of the frame. Eventually, I settled on complementary framing, where the top is the inverse of the bottom component.

I made two cardboard mockups: one reduced and one to scale. The main structure was built from plywood, and the frame and partition were laser cut due to their delicacy.

Once I had all the pieces, it was assembled with nails, and the inner compartment was tested and fixed with LEDs. Afterwards, gaps were patched with wood filler, and the object was finished with several coats of paint.

Magazine Design: SKULLPANDA

Graphic Design | Typography | Print

Objective: Design a 4-page magazine considering how text and design conveys meaning; employing text hierarchies as a way to navigate; selecting appropriate typeface pairings; creating effective image and text combinations; and creating visual continuity from page to page.

I chose to create a magazine design for SKULLPANDA The Paradox, an art toy series by Xiong Miao. Its theme was intricate and profound, which led me to use illustrative motifs, muted colours, and architectural arches for its shape language. I wanted to preserve the tranquil aesthetic of the series, so I used galaxy photos in the background that functioned as an extension of the main visuals.

Playhouse: Dino Den

Interiors and Architecture | 3D Modelling | Infographic

Objective: Through the design of a small playhouse, integrate learning outcomes that include applying key Design Elements & Principles, considerations around the human body in space, presenting and communicating 3D ideas, and core software skills.

With Dino Den, I reimagined the definition of fun by creating a friendly blue giant. In my conceptual development, I took a playful approach and worked on the idea of transforming existing components such as the mouth into usable spaces such as a balcony. I focused on designing spaces that were relevant to my theme; not only was there an integrated tongue table, it also had friendly round teeth for railings.

Architectural blueprint featuring a plan, section, and elevation views of a building on a light green background.
Sketch of a cartoon dinosaur with various labeled features, including tail, window, balcony, ladder, and lounge, with handwritten notes and arrows pointing to parts of the drawing.
A collection of sketches and a paper craft of a dinosaur, with handwritten notes and sketches of different dinosaur poses, details, and design ideas.

Integrating all my ideas into a space that was limited was my greatest challenge. To solve this, I explored possible shapes via sketching possibilities and iterating in SketchUp.

A series of cartoon dinosaur mechs arranged in a line, featuring different colors and sizes, with two small human figures in front of the smallest dinosaur mech.

A mockup was made based off of an early sketch. The intention was to test the form and its shape, and I soon realized that there was not much room inside to manoeuvre. Thus, in my SketchUp iterations, I proceeded to use a rectangular form that optimized the space.

A purple vending machine with a transparent yellow door revealing snacks inside, situated in a room with purple walls.

The lounge features a floor to ceiling belly window and inset seating area. I played with soft and sharp shapes to keep the design interesting.

Interior view of a colorful, cartoonish house with a red and pink color scheme, including pink furniture and walls, and a window showing a scenic landscape outside.

The balcony is reddish-pink to enhance the energy of the open space. From the inside, the window is the same colour but the outside is green to match Dino’s spine.

Barber Shop: Turbo

Interiors and Architecture | 3D Modelling

Interior of a modern, stylish gym with the word TUBRO in large light blue letters on the right side.

Objective: Create a 3D model of an 8’x12’ floor with 4.5” thick 12’ high walls mini salon/barbershop based on Japanese, Modernist, 50’s Scandinavian, California, Boho or Hipster themes, etc.

A futuristic, enclosed workspace labeled 'TURBO' with a metallic interior, computer desk, stool, hanging lights, and various posters on the walls.
A modern, compact office or booth space with the word "TURBO" in large blue neon letters on the side. Inside, there are shelves with bottles, a small work desk with a chair, and decorative lighting.

Turbo is a cyberpunk-style salon that provides fast but sleek hairstyling for its customers. With ambient lighting and futuristic design, a small space is transformed into a new dimension. To achieve the cyberpunk look, I used angled geometry and shapes that strayed from conventional standards. As such, 45-degree angles were a recurring theme in my design as well as indirect neon lighting originating along the edges of the interior.

A variety of design samples and materials for tile and metal finishes displayed on a wall, including a material board labeled 'TURBO' with a list of materials and colors, as well as samples of metal, tile, and paint.
Floor plan layout and list of furniture and fixtures for an office or retail space, including lighting, desks, storage, and decorative items.

Candy Packaging: DRUNKGUM

Graphic Design | Product Design

Packages of Drunk Gummies in blue, purple, and pink colors, with branding and product information displayed on each package.

Objective: Design a brand and packaging to introduce a new line of locally produced organic products, targeted at a young and urban audience.

DRUNKGUM is a fun and trendy organic mocktail gummy brand. Different flavours, colours, and expressions are all personified by its charming cloud mascot, Cloudy.

Colorful packaging for organic mocktail gummies, including Gummy Bites in cranberry mule and lavender spritz flavors, Gummy Bites in blueberry mojito flavor, and Gummy Rings in spiced apple cider flavor, each with cartoon cloud character and product details.

The inspiration for this mascot was peculiar; it was a sequential combination of a frog, Darwin from The Amazing World of Gumball, and a cloud. The initial character had expressive potential, and I made a connection to the phrase “head in the clouds.” However, mocktails weren’t alcoholic, so I adapted it to "gum in the clouds” reasoning that people’s gums become drunk instead due to the tasty flavours, thus calling my brand DRUNKGUM.

Hand-drawn sketches of a cartoon cloud character with various expressions and poses, alongside handwritten notes about a brand called 'Drunk in the Clouds,' which is described as organic mocktail gummies and non-alcoholic gummies. The notes include potential slogans, character ideas, and color suggestions such as cranberry, blueberry, and watermelon.

Independent Brand Project: Dreambox

Branding | Marketing | Communication Design

Dreambox logo with a purple star and gift box icon above the word 'dreambox' in blue, and the tagline 'Joy starts with unboxing' in gray.

Objective: Design a brand identity, graphic standards and applications by completing a self-initiated design project to meet professional development goals.

A presentation slide titled 'BRAND STANDARDS' displaying the logo 'dreambox' with a purple icon of a gift box with a star on top and the tagline 'Joy starts with unboxing.' The slide compares proportion, vertical, and horizontal versions of the logo.

Dreambox is a blindbox company that partners with local artists to create art toys. The logo is the direct translation of the brand name – an opened box plus a dream (star) with the abbreviation, “DB” on its side for flair. The logo was very versatile as I could use the star and flair independently within the branding.

A style guide with brand standards including typography, social media icons, and color samples. The section on minimum reduction shows the word 'dreambox' in large blue text with a small purple gift box icon above, and information about height requirements. The typography section displays different fonts and styles, including main and complementary typefaces. The social media icons are blue gift box symbols in different styles.
Color palette of four different colors with their color codes and percentages, titled 'Brand Standards' and 'Colors,' with the Dreambox logo and slogan 'Joy starts with unboxing' below.

Since the brand was a blindbox company, I included a blindbox application. I adapted Cloudy from DRUNKGUM as the character for this series.

Purple and white box labeled 'Drungum Plush Pendant Blindbox' with a cartoon gummy bear illustration with a smiling face and crossed eyes.
Colorful sheets of playing cards with a skull and crossbones logo and the word 'GIRR' on each card.
Two blue badge tags with the Dreambox logo, one with a placeholder profile picture and the name Jane Doe, and a white and blue card with a numerical keypad and the Dreambox logo, on a light gray background.
Left side: a hand holding a smartphone displaying an online product page for a gummy plush toy in a colorful add to cart interface. Right side: a blue shopping bag with white star and fleur-de-lis designs and the phrase "Wishes come true."

Mixed-Use Laneway House

Interiors and Architecture | 3D Modelling

A white architectural model of a modern, multi-story building with large windows and an outdoor staircase, set against a neutral background.

Objective: Design laneway houses that reimagine the potential of Vancouver’s urban fabric by integrating nonresidential programs to create dynamic, mixed-use corridors. Explore how these often-overlooked spaces can evolve into vibrant community hubs, balancing residential living with broader neighbourhood engagement.

Architectural elevation drawings of a modern house from four angles: front, left, back, and right, showing exterior design with large windows, wood accents, and landscaping.
Floor plans for the first and second floors of a house. The first floor includes a living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and stairs. The second floor contains bedrooms, a bathroom, and an open area below.

My laneway house is composed of an art studio and residential programs. During the program massing stage, I focused on keeping the private and public spaces separate. Private spaces were kept to the right side of the house and public spaces the opposite. The house was oriented so that the studio, the core of the house, received the most sunlight in addition to its floor-to-ceiling windows. The staggered roof design also takes advantage of the sunlight from different vantage points as to not be limited by the structure in front of it.

Architectural drawing showing two sectional views of a building, labeled 'Section A1 Longitudinal' and 'Section A2 Transverse', with interior details and staircases.
An indoor art studio with large windows, a woman painting on an easel, and modern chandelier fixtures hanging from the ceiling.
Modern apartment kitchen with white upper and lower cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel refrigerator, stone accent wall, balcony with city view, potted plant, and two wooden barstools.
Bright living room with large windows, two armchairs, a coffee table, potted plants, and a fireplace

Donut Shop: WYZ Donuts

Interiors and Architecture | Drafting | 3D Modelling

Objective: Develop the functional space for a Donut shop using the intersections of two shipping containers. Utilize SketchUp and Layout to create floor plans and elevations to then create a scale model.

A detailed wooden architectural model of a building with front windows, a roof with engraved lines, and a sign on top that reads 'DWAYZ DONUTS'.

The Donut Shop was a fun and valuable project that taught me various applications and softwares along the way. From iterating, space planning, drafting, laser cutting, to 3D modelling in Blender, it was a significant project that refreshed the way I approached design.

A man standing next to a modern architectural structure with a sloped roof made of ribbed material and angular side walls, all in a digital illustration style.
Diagram of a grocery store layout showing employee and customer areas, checkout counters, and flow paths, with color-coded sections and labels.

I started with a structure that had adequate space and an interesting exterior to work with. Then I proceeded to plan out the space and its circulation paths in Miro. When I went into SketchUp and placed the appliances and furniture, I realized that the entrance area was limited and had to relocate the door to give it more room. As such, I altered the dividing wall to minimize non-right-angle areas to accommodate the change.

Architectural floor plan drawing of a building with labeled rooms, doors, and measurements, including a kitchen, seating area, pickup and cash areas, and walls indicated with specific thickness.
A detailed kitchen floor plan with measurements, showing various appliances and features like a fridge, double sink, counters, cabinets, a compost bin, a garbage bin, display shelves, cash desk, and storage areas.
Architectural drawing of a kitchen elevation, showcasing cabinets, a double sink, and measurements for various fixtures.
Drawing of a kitchen back elevation layout with labeled components such as display, cash register, drawers, mini fridge, cabinet, food prep area, and garbage, with measurements included.
Architectural drawing of a building section with detailed measurements, showing interior space with customer seating, a workspace area with a chair and desk, and a roof with sloped angles and structural supports.
Technical architectural drawing of a seating area with dimensions and structural details, including walls, windows, and furniture layout.

I had a fun time building the exterior of my physical model. However, I did not account for the thickness of the material causing some dimensions to be cut short to circumvent the overlap. Inevitably the model was not perfect, and I learned to account for material thicknesses alongside the digital files before sending them to laser cut.

A laser cutter machine with a partially cut design on material inside, with warning and instruction labels visible.
A partially assembled miniature architectural model on a table, with background components and tools for model construction.
Wooden architectural model of a modern house with a sloped roof, set on a white surface in a kitchen or workshop environment.
Top-down view of a miniature wooden model of a kitchen and living space, featuring cabinets, counters, and room dividers, with some furniture and fixtures visible.

Rendering interiors in Blender was new to me. It was difficult to predict what materials and textures looked like under different lighting conditions. It was only after much practice that I became proficient with choosing materials that match my intentions.

Interior of a cafe or restaurant with a wooden table, black chairs, a modern clock on the wall, a small counter, and large windows overlooking the water.
Empty commercial kitchen with tiled walls and floors, stainless steel counters, black shelving unit, and a small window on the door.
Stylized text logo in teal with the words "Deli" in a cursive script.
A close-up of a black bicycle with a leather seat and handlebars, leaning against a stone wall.
Empty black chalkboard with a wooden frame