Mei wearing Rokoko motion capture suit in recording for the Dance of Death.
Mission Statement
My mission is to use media technology to serve human purposes and activities, creating contextual designs that enhance the experience of the present moment, which is what I value. I bring integrity, care, and a positive mindset to a group, actively scaffolding collaborations for creative synergy with my pursuit of excellence and self-growth. I embody sustainable and ethical artistic practices that respect both mental and physical well-being, ensuring a fulfilling and long-lasting career devoted to the art form that I am grateful for. Through non-stop learning and impactful work, I strive to contribute to a more thoughtful, inclusive, and inspired creative community.
About Mei
“First you see things, then you see through them; finally you see things as they really are again.”—-Pu Ji
Mei is an inquisitive projection/media designer with diverse experience in theatre and dance. She loves to move, observe, question, and create changes. Her cross-cultural background gives her a fluid perspective on norms and a sharp sensitivity to subtleties.
“Design is where science and art break even.” — Robin Mathew
Graduating from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Drama and Cognitive Science, Mei draws on the connections between both fields to improve and explore the use of technology in theatre performances.
Currently
Pursuing MFA degree in Video and Media Design at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama
Awards
The 2024 William Demoville Pettway Prize for Extraordinary Service To the University of Virginia Department of Drama
2023 UVA Arts Council Distinguished Artist Award in Drama
Press
EVERYBODY, UVA Arts Magazine Spring ‘24, Vol. 18
A&S Class of '24: Meixin Yu Finds a Home in Theater and Cognitive Science
Special thanks to Mona Kasra, Kathryn Schetlick, and Kim Brooks Mata, her mentors and professors at UVA drama department.
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E-mail meixin.design.y@gmail.com
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Language English, Mandarin