S.T.A.R. (Space Trash Awareness & Recovery) by Yuki Han and Katherine Yisi Shen (MFA DSI ’25) is an international alliance of young
experts coming together beyond the traditional space industry. By igniting bold
conversations to confront the escalating crisis of space trash and turning complex
challenges into stories that spark global awareness and inspire an ethical mindset,
S.T.A.R. sparks the next generation to become the space leaders of tomorrow,
co-creating a culture where the cosmos is cherished as a shared, protected frontier.
Yuki Han
Yuki is a dedicated designer and artist based in Canada, with a three-year background in graphic design. Recently, she contributed to Rakuten Rewards, assisting in updating the branding and creating engaging promotional materials. She holds a combined degree in Visual Art and Computer Science from the University of Victoria, where she refined her expertise in merging technology and art to craft unique, emotionally inclusive installations. Since graduating, Yuki remains committed to navigating the crossroads of art, design, and technology, with a strong aspiration to make her work both accessible and beneficial to a broader audience.
Yisi “Katherine” Shen
Yisi graduated from Xiamen University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media Arts. Though she studied contemporary art throughout her undergraduate career, participating in a project surrounding autism and technology motivated her to seek more practical and effective means to support vulnerable groups.
