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Concept design for the WeTree exhibition by Cheng Chi, for 2019 course Environmental Design 4. The exhibit is designed to encourage visitors to plant trees in an effort to improve the environment.
Concept design for the WeTree: In Harmony with Nature exhibition by Cheng Chi, for the 2019 course Environmental Design 4. The exhibit is designed to encourage visitors to plant trees in an effort to improve the environment.

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May 02, 2022
By Solvej Schou
Work images courtesy of Cheng Chi

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER CHENG CHI SUPPORTED THE SUCCESS OF OTHER STUDENTS  

“Our thriving community will continue to grow and bring us closer together,” said Student Leadership Award winner Cheng Chi (BS 22 Environmental Design) during his speech at Spring 2022 Graduation.  

As a leader at ArtCenter, Chi supported the success of other students—both in person and remotely—with knowledge, passion, empathy and insight. Having already studied art and interior design, Chi worked as a Teaching Assistant at the College no less than three times. He encouraged and strengthened bonds of human connection among his ArtCenter classmates. 

Portrait of Cheng Chi by Juan Posada.
Portrait of Cheng Chi by Juan Posada.
Cheng Chi delivering his speech as Student Leadership Award winner during the Spring 2022 Graduation.
Cheng Chi delivering his Student Leadership Award winner speech during ArtCenter's Spring 2022 Graduation. Photo by Juan Posada.

Chi’s personal pursuit to seek a harmonious way to live in the world while preserving the planet was deeply reflected in his ArtCenter work. Chi’s sustainability-based projects, including WeTree, were recognized in on-campus exhibitions and off-campus competitions and design expos.

Chi inspired students, faculty and staff with his firm belief that equality, solidarity, kindness and a willingness to help one another are essential to ArtCenter’s community.

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