Graduates
Jolo Xie
BS in Environmental Design — Spatial Experience DesignCourse:
Illumination: Lighting
Faculty:
Penny R Herscovitch, Daniel Gottlieb
Term:
2025 Spring
Lit Canton Alley
Lit Canton Alley recreates the vibrant yet homey Cantonese street food experience, beginning with a nostalgic lighting design.
It features metallic, reused, and humble materials that amplify a casual setting, mimicking the lively streetscape of Canton.
As guests gather around homey food stations, upcycled colanders hang above, forming a playful structure that transports them into Canton alleys and creates an intimate dining space.
At the heart of the experience, the colander light transforms into a table light or a wall light, reflecting beautiful colors from its heated steel surface and honoring the artistry of Cantonese street vendors.