Mio is a graphic designer in RISD (GD '21). Her multicultural background provides her a wide view of the world as well as various perspectives of approaching problems. While she enjoys her crafting practices, she is much passionate about critical design and experimental design. She believes that when the two are combined, it can be a very strong medium to convey voices. She makes her installation projects to be "a work that will not slap into your face immediately, but something that you will think about when you are in the bed at the end of the day." Her recent interests are the meaning of being a woman in Japan and LGBTQ rights in China.