bdes (hons) Graphic Design
Yuxuan Zhang
Insomnia
Many people think insomnia just means you can’t sleep well. Insomnia is also a kind of disease, which is painful and needs to be understood. I hope my graduation project can bring you an understanding of insomnia. When we meet the people who get insomnia, we can have more tolerance.

Research revealed 9 distinct stories of different experiences of insomnia.

The project takes the viewer on a journey to learn more about insomnia and healthy sleep.

A series of postcards sharing experiences of insomnia, which can be opened like fortune cookies to reveal a positive message.


9 kaleidoscopes are contained within branded boxes.

Each kaleidoscope presents a different experience of insomnia.

The kaleidoscope patterns are interchangeable, and interact to create a moire effect.

The kaleidoscope patterns are designed based on the 9 insomnia personality types identified through research.

Branded promotional items