Abyss

Abyss

Abyss

Identity

Digital + UI

Motion

Print

Identity

Digital + UI

Motion

Print

Thesis Advisor: Tim Cohan

Special Thanks To: Lita Talarico & Steven Heller

Thesis Advisor: Tim Cohan

Special Thanks To: Lita Talarico & Steven Heller

Asian horror has long carried rich cultural symbolism, regional folklore, and emotional intensity, yet much of its depth remains underrepresented in global conversations. Abyss was created to surface those layers, offering a dedicated space to explore Asian horror beyond familiar tropes and mainstream narratives. The project reframes the genre as a cultural lens, revealing how fear, belief, and history intersect across different regions.
The platform unfolds across a digital hub, collectible print publications, and curated experiences. A website serves as a point of discovery for films, themes, and essays, while a series of zines dives deeper into specific motifs and cultural contexts. Screenings and discussions extend the experience into physical space, inviting audiences to engage collectively. Together, these elements form a cohesive system that encourages curiosity, deepens understanding, and expands how Asian horror is seen, read, and experienced.

Asian horror has long carried rich cultural symbolism, regional folklore, and emotional intensity, yet much of its depth remains underrepresented in global conversations. Abyss was created to surface those layers, offering a dedicated space to explore Asian horror beyond familiar tropes and mainstream narratives. The project reframes the genre as a cultural lens, revealing how fear, belief, and history intersect across different regions.
The platform unfolds across a digital hub, collectible print publications, and curated experiences. A website serves as a point of discovery for films, themes, and essays, while a series of zines dives deeper into specific motifs and cultural contexts. Screenings and discussions extend the experience into physical space, inviting audiences to engage collectively. Together, these elements form a cohesive system that encourages curiosity, deepens understanding, and expands how Asian horror is seen, read, and experienced.

Asian horror has long carried rich cultural symbolism, regional folklore, and emotional intensity, yet much of its depth remains underrepresented in global conversations. Abyss was created to surface those layers, offering a dedicated space to explore Asian horror beyond familiar tropes and mainstream narratives. The project reframes the genre as a cultural lens, revealing how fear, belief, and history intersect across different regions.
The platform unfolds across a digital hub, collectible print publications, and curated experiences. A website serves as a point of discovery for films, themes, and essays, while a series of zines dives deeper into specific motifs and cultural contexts. Screenings and discussions extend the experience into physical space, inviting audiences to engage collectively. Together, these elements form a cohesive system that encourages curiosity, deepens understanding, and expands how Asian horror is seen, read, and experienced.

See the full presentation on Vimeo.

See the full presentation on Vimeo.