Ziyun Tang is a Ph.D. candidate in Design at the Future Laboratory and the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Design from the School of New Media Art and Design, Beihang University. Her research focuses on human–AI collaborative spatial media design. Through hybrid physical–digital narratives and interactive installations, she explores the boundaries and responsibilities of AI-driven content generation in real urban settings. Her project experience spans cultural-heritage digitization, urban-renewal concept planning, and public cultural exhibitions.

Research Projects

1. 2026 CCTV, If National Treasures Could Talk (Season 5). Contributed to visual development and script design.

2. 2025–2026  Taoyangli Baigong Baijiang Folk Arts Community “Humanities + Digital” Integrated Exhibition Project. Contributed to exhibition design and the media planning and design of interactive installations; the museum is scheduled to open soon.

3. 2025  Concept Planning for the Conservation and Renewal of the One-Story Residential Area in Northern Tianqiao (completed). Contributed to concept planning for urban conservation and renewal.

4. 2021–2024  Yunnan Provincial Project “Key Technologies and Platform for VR-Based Cultural Heritage Preservation and Dissemination.” Responsible for 3D sandbox visualization and interaction design for Yunnan intangible cultural heritage.

Publication

1. [2025] PLP-Exhibits: A Human-Centered Adaptive Design Space Based on Geometric Primitives in MR. IASDR 2025. Full Paper. First Author; Published outside the current institution.

2. [2025] History Drives Recall and Exploration: Human–AI Collaboration in the Design of Memory Aid Recommendation Systems. IASDR 2025. Full Paper. Second Author; Published outside the current institution.

3. [2024] The Application and Optimization Strategies of Color in Spatial Narrative of Animation. Color, 2024(8), 25–27. Second Student Author; Published at the current institution.

4. [2023] Cross-Device System Design Based on a Stylized 3D Map for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Yunnan, China. IASDR 2023. Short Paper. Second Student Author; Published outside the current institution.

Honor & Award

1. 2024  Gold Award, Main Track, “Challenge Cup” Beijing College Student Entrepreneurship Plan Competition — Manyu Yiyun: A Pioneer in Immersive Digital-Culture Experiences Across Scenarios, Media, and Devices; received outside the current institution.

2. 2023  National Second Prize, Milan Design Week China Design Exhibition — Bubble Clinic: A Touchless Interactive Game Design; received outside the current institution.

3. 2022  National Second Prize, 14th User Experience Design Award — Boke; received outside the current institution.