Informed the early thinking and writing of my thesis, and wasn't afraid to let me wander the long way round to learn my lessons.

Can't say whether he's a better designer or musician, but he's impeccable at both. Leads the non-profit Diversity in Design Collective as a way to foster underrepresented voices.

Incredible writing instructor who played a sizable part in tying up loose ends in my thesis.

A fearless and indispensable ally in the final push of thesis development.

Research & teaching unit led by Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby to explore the complexities of today's social realities through design fiction.

Makes earrings that come with a virtual counterpart and effortlessly blends multiple realities at will. Also knows the best spots in town for food.

They're about to start naming hairstyles after Hiroki. And he sometimes makes music with chainsaws and flamethrowers.

Multi-faceted and gifted creative technologist. He can make just about anything, including a cat sanctuary.

Kinetic mastermind. Ping pong extraordinaire. Publication and prose queen. Teacher of the year runner-up.

Says he's inquisitive about the human condition, yet he uses machine learning to address it.

Curious individual who can fabricate anything from bridges to an electronic keyboard credenza. Is probably unstoppable at Grasshopper. At least no one's tried to stop her.

Embodies creative coding. If he were born earlier, he might've invented it. But since it already exists, he spends his time contributing to the community efforts whether they're local, in Taiwan, or virtual.

Badass interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and educator who supported my work throughout thesis and pulled back the curtain on non-human photography.

Incredibly talented designer, a Zelda nerd, and also turned his Bachelors thesis into the startup he now runs.

Will make sure you're having a great time because how is that not possible when you're screaming your favorite songs in a cozily packed karaoke lounge?

WIll talk your ear off about theater and performance if you let him. He will also talk your ear off about technology's role in design, but that's how you know he's passionate.