Where Modern Chic Meets Tropical Retreat — If you’re on the hunt for a top-notch coffee spot in Itaewon that offers more than just your average cup of joe, Munsell Coffee Itaewon Branch deserves your attention. Step inside and you’ll discover a coffee haven that caters to every preference. The Best of Both Worlds As you step off the somewhat shabby stretch…

Understanding the intricate web of emotions through the lens of Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett’s theory. — Key Idea Emotions are woven from affect (mood) and the concepts we are using to convey ideas. Supporting Ideas Predictive Brain: The brain utilizes past experiences to inform current emotional interpretations, functioning similarly to Bayesian priors, allowing for a subjective and culturally influenced understanding of emotions.

Personalizing Airport Navigation with Gensler for (potentially) San Francisco Airport — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study Imagine arriving at San Francisco Airport as a first-time traveler or a layover passenger, feeling anxious about finding your way around. As you enter the airport, unclear signage and directions leave you frantically searching for your gate, hoping not to miss your flight…

Gamifying Financial Education for Underserved Communities in the Philippines — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study / About Carl Think of those nostalgic school days. Now — what was that one subject you eagerly waited for every day? If you’re thinking of formal classes, you’re on the wrong track! The correct answer, and I believe many will agree, is…

A crowd-sourced directory guiding victims to essential resources within the typhoon-stricken Philippines; A Testament to Human-Centric Design in Crisis — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study Super Typhoon Rai (Odette) was not just a natural disaster; it became the catalyst for the unprecedented human-centric design project, the Tabangay Ta Initiative. …

Gamifying Diabetes Management for Young Adults — Return to Portfolio / Next Case Study Executive Summary In the summer of 2023, I had the privilege of contributing to a meaningful project aimed at gamifying diabetes management for young adults at Northeastern University’s ReGame-XR Laboratory. “Sugar Slay” is designed to transform the ordeal of managing Type 1 Diabetes…

A Gamified Approach to Minimize Blood Glucose Variability with Sensor Integration I co-developed in Unity under ReGame-XR Lab — I interned as a game developer at ReGame-XR Laboratory at Boston’s Northeastern University. The lab utilizes sensor technology to enhance the lives of those with medical challenges. We focus on interactive games that improve rehabilitation science research (Northeastern University, n.d.). This summer, I worked on gamifying diabetes management.

I live many lives. One day I could be Aloy taking down robotic dinosaurs, then I could cause a nationwide blackout through the 1s and 0s of Aiden Pearce. What can I say, story-driven video games keep me sane. — This is a personal archive of a post from August 12, 2022. All rights go to symph.co. In our #HumansofSymph story, get to know more about Creative Frontend Developer at Symph, Carl Kho. Aside from being known as a prodigy AKA the youngest employee at Symph, he puts passion into…

A summary of the concepts in the book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In” by Fisher and Ury — Negotiations are a common part of everyday life, whether it’s at work, at home, or in our personal relationships. While it’s natural to want to advocate for our own interests and positions, this approach can often lead to conflicts and disputes that are difficult to resolve. …