Creatives in Practice — Mary Y. Yang

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Interview | October 17, 2025Creatives in Practice: Mary Y. Yang

Boston University College of Fine Arts
Interview by Diana Hernandez Johnson

I share how my identity as a 1.5-generation Chinese American informs my belief that language can serve as a bridge—connecting people across cultures and geographies. I also reflect on how my role as an educator shapes the way I connect my practice with teaching, exploring how design can engage with language, identity, diaspora, and cultural memory. I approach design as both a collaborative process and a tool for cultural and community engagement.

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