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Orientation / Honours Bachelor of Experiential Design

Sensapalooza

What an incredible afternoon. We recently wrapped up Sensapalooza, the official orientation event for the Honours Bachelor of Experiential Design program. With over 130 guests in attendance, it was the perfect way to bring together incoming students, current upper-year students, and alumni for a fun-filled, psychedelic-themed celebration. Between the live DJs keeping the energy high and the incredible community vibes, the event was a massive success.

Sensapalooza entrance and crowd
Live DJ booth and sound equipment Students dancing and celebrating
Sound & energy

The afternoon was packed with great energy and activities. Live DJs set the tone throughout the afternoon, bridging the outdoor terrace and indoor studio space with continuous sets.

Linen contest showcase
Prize packages from KOTN, IKEA, MUJI, and Flying Tiger
Linen contest

Guests showed up in their best breezy fits for our linen contest, where the best outfit of the day walked away with a KOTN gift card, alongside other amazing prize giveaways from IKEA, MUJI, and Flying Tiger.

Tie-dye bandana station setup Students folding and dyeing bandanas
Hands-on making

Attendees also got hands-on at our tie-dye workshop, taking home their very own self-made bandanas.

Drying dyed bandanas on display
Matcha drink station Psychedelic layered jello treats
Sensory refreshments

You can't have a psychedelic theme without matching refreshments, so our matcha station served up delicious drinks perfectly paired with psychedelic-themed jello.

Disassembly publication release table
Publication launch

A major milestone of the event was the official launch of Disassembly, the lab's very first publication. Designed entirely in-house by the incredibly talented Samira Elbehairy, Emma Gillespie, and Hannah Nguyễn, the publication was a massive hit and completely sold out during the afternoon.

Close-up of Disassembly chapbook cover and binding
Students reading through Disassembly spreads Design team with copies of Disassembly
Disassembly in print

Copies circulating among guests, upper-year mentors, and faculty throughout the afternoon.

Alumni and incoming students talking on the terrace Group gathering of the experiential design cohort
Looking forward

Thank you to everyone who came out, mingled, and made this orientation one to remember. We can't wait to see what this academic year brings for our growing experiential design community.