Sisterhood or Sabotage by Qian Qiu and Jessica Zhao (MFA DSI ’25) is a social design exploration of how young women absorb
and reproduce gender bias toward themselves and others, both online and offline.
Emerging from conversations with young Chinese women communities residing
in NYC, it invites reflections, dialogue, and small intentional actions to challenge
judgment and rebuild mutual support through a community-driven digital platform
“See It, Say It, Stop It” so that young women can feel less isolated, more empowered,
and better supported in the digital era.
Qian Qiu
Qian Qiu is an industrial and UI designer currently residing in the New York area. Previously, she attended California College of the Arts, where she graduated with her BFA in Industrial design. She was interested in human-issued projects, including social connections and sex. She used to participate in the product and UI design of a social APP that is focused on the offline community. Besides, she used to work on a system designed for the beginner of the BDSM group, helping them play the sex game of power exchange correctly. It reduces risky behaviors and assists individuals in exploring and discovering their sexual identity and preferences.
Yiqi “Jessica” Zhao
Yiqi (Jessica) Zhao is a graphic designer and illustrator who focuses on bringing social impact with visual design. Grown up in a multicultural environment, she developed deep interests in social and humanitarian topics. During her years studying Graphic Design and informatics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she has found her passion in designing actively through various disciplines. She keeps creating thoughtful illustrations and stories about humanitarian and social issues.
