Selina Nguyen

NEM THU is a Vietnamese cookbook that visualizes taste in a way that captivates and brings warmth to its readers. This cookbook features eight homemade recipes that are unique to my childhood and personal photography that was taken in my kitchen, and then digitally edited. NEM THU is a cookbook for amateur cooks, people both familiar and unfamiliar with Vietnamese food, that will enrich people’s cooking experiences, but also encourage a sense of belonging among the people who taste the food. So what are you waiting for? Taste it and enjoy!

For our redesign of the proposed Arboretum app, we wanted to let the beauty of the park speak for itself. By introducing the gardens through full screen photos we highlight their unique qualities. Curious visitors can follow one of the fun and interactive tours. Along the way, visitors can use the plant ID feature to learn more about the plants around them, even how to identify them on their own.