STEPHANIE WONG

IMPOSTER TO IMPOSTER

   Susie Nahm, Liz Luby (Amici Studio), Thalia Koulas, Dr. Cuong Huynh, Nitcha, Owen Cramp, Adam Cruickshank, Monica Ouk and Rebecca Huynh.

          Imposter Syndrome is prevalent in the Design Field and our everyday lives, but not often spoken about. Imposter to Imposter aims to foster discussion surrounding Imposter Syndrome, which is often a difficult and uncomfortable experience for many, and quite personal. It is a campaign designed to encourage readers to foster deeper and more meaningful reflection about their thoughts and emotions. It aims to provide a playful and interactive platform in which individuals can be vulnerable with themselves, their Imposter, and others. A downloadable PDF is avaliable for more info.

The full set includes a Newspaper Survival Guide, an Informational Pamphlet, a Card Set, Various Vinyl Printed Stickers and a bisque-fired Ceramic Submission Box. The box is intended for the postcards from the Newsletter Sub, in which readers can sign up to submit anonymous postcards directed at their Imposter.

The box was only bisque fired to further encapsulate the rawness and delicate nature of this topic and the care that needs to be given when handled. It features a removable lid, non-functional handles and a decal sticker.

Readers are to draw a random card from this set of 20, which includes Code of Conduct, Imposter and Question Cards. The Code of Conduct Cards outline the 10 Values received from a diverse group of individuals and designers, whereas the Question Cards allows the reader to participate and contribute another value they personally follow. 

01a. BEFORE IMPOSTER TO IMPOSTER — THE TOOLKIT

          This 12 week project formed from primary and secondary research that I conducted regarding how individuals felt about Imposter Syndrome, and how they would provide support and comfort to someone else who was struggling with Imposter Syndrome too.

From the Design Research Kit I provided, I found that 10/10 participants have had experience dealing with Imposter Syndrome. Every participant could provide a definition, and top values they would suggest to someone on how to deal with their Imposter. Despite this, every participant expressed they struggled to deal with their own. I asked myself how I could help my participants and others to be less anxious about their Imposter. I drew that participants would benefit or appreciate a mode in which they can address Imposter Syndrome indirectly, as it would be less daunting.

01b. BEFORE IMPOSTER TO IMPOSTER — A1 FINDINGS POSTER

          My findings from Toolkit responses were futher translated onto an A1 poster. Check it out below!