Yangxin Cheng (Yaya)

MFA Design '25

Yangxin Cheng (Yaya) is an interdisciplinary designer and artist from China, passionate about exploring the relationship between mental health and nature. She loves creating immersive designs that blend digital technology with traditional techniques, crafting experiences that draw people in.

As a worldbuilder, Yaya dreams of creating work that transcends the boundaries of countries and languages, communicating ideas and stories that connect us all. Her practice combines design and storytelling across different media, always pushing the limits of what is possible.