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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Tang Ren

Tang Ren

Winter Sun

Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

Tang Ren is a subscription service that brings the most authentic Chinatown experience to everyone’s doorstep in a delightfully designed box. All in an effort to empower and revitalize the Chinatown neighborhood. Tang Ren wishes to create a new cultural conversation by forming meaningful connections between the young audiences and Chinatown's local community. Every season, one local artist will curate a new themed box with signature products from local shops in Chinatown. From beautiful artifacts to popular snacks. From authentic tea to a gift people can share with their friends and family. You can find them all in our Tang Ren boxes. Our audience would have the option to support and experience Chinatown at home. Tang Ren works closely with Chinatown small businesses to acquire our products. We help them gain exposure and income and they help us to provide the most authentic experiences and products. Tang Ren also works with local artists to help them gain exposure and income. In return, they help Tang Ren curate unique contents and stories. Also, their amazing art and illustrations help Tang Ren's products stand out from our competitors. Lastly, we work closely with our partners, non-profit organizations and influencers to spread the words for us. Hopefully, through Tang Ren, more and more people would fall in love with my favorite place in the world, and help to revitalize Chinatown.


The image shows a collection of items arranged on a bright yellow background. These include three small golden containers with lids, a pink box with a geometric pattern, a white plate with a floral design, a white spoon, a black bottle, a white box with Chinese characters, a small white container with colorful designs, a small package of chocolates, a small red flower-shaped decoration, a white card with Chinese characters, a yellow booklet with Chinese text, a pair of chopsticks, a small white container, a small package of red chocolates, a small white flower-shaped decoration, a white card with a pink border, and a white envelope with Chinese characters. The items are spread out and not in any particular order, giving a casual and scattered appearance.



A woman with dark hair and a black sweater with a red trim at the neckline holds open a colorful illustrated map with Chinese characters and illustrations. She wears a cream-colored turtleneck underneath the sweater and a dark skirt. The background is solid orange.



Three boxes are displayed against a yellow background. Each box features a yellow flower design and the text "TANG REN" above it, with additional text below. The boxes are decorated with a dotted border and vary in color: purple, orange, and pink.



The image shows a collection of items arranged on a vibrant purple background. These include two books, one yellow and one orange, with Chinese characters printed on them, a small white spoon, a red tin with a yellow lid, a box with a yellow lid and a red and white pattern, a box with a yellow lid and a red and white pattern, a small white rectangular packet with green text, a small orange rectangular packet with green text, a black bowl filled with peanuts, a small red figurine, a small orange figurine, a small green rectangular packet with text, two small brown objects that appear to be made of paper or cardboard, and a small red and white box with a yellow design.



The image shows a collection of items arranged on a vibrant red background. These items include a black teapot, two black teacups, a white plate with orange slices, a box of cookies, a small decorative flower, a small red box, a yellow booklet, a pair of chopsticks, a small white stick, a small red candle holder with candles, a small box of matches, a small green box, a white bowl with peanuts, a small red bowl with decorative elements, and a bracelet made of dark beads. The items are mostly in close proximity to each other, creating a visually interesting arrangement on the red surface.



The image shows a collection of items arranged on a light blue background. These include two boxes—one red with a yellow border and Chinese characters, and another pink with a yellow geometric pattern—both featuring Chinese New Year imagery. A white bowl with gold coins, a blue bowl with black beads, a small white flower, a red rose, and a small blue container are also present. A blue spoon, a yellow card with Chinese characters, a red booklet with illustrations, a small blue tin, and a red paper clip are also visible. A red envelope with Chinese characters and a red decorative box with gold details are also included in the arrangement.



A pink and white checkered box containing various items, including books, stationery, and small decorative objects, is shown on the left side. On the right, a woman in a dark blue dress with red trim holds a pink box decorated with yellow circles. The box has text that reads “TANG REN” on its front. The background is a light peach color.



A yellow background features a white cloth with red Chinese characters and symbols. On the cloth are several items: a yellow box with a cartoon cat image and Chinese text, a blue box with Chinese characters, a small white bowl with red and blue candies, a decorative plate with floral designs, a small black bottle with Chinese characters, and a white spoon. A red and white striped stick is visible near the top right corner.



The image is a collage of four distinct sections. The top left section has a green background and displays two folded pamphlets or booklets with pink text and graphics. The top right section shows a light blue/white marble surface with two business cards, one pink and one green, both with text and graphics. The bottom left section has a yellow background and features several colorful stickers with Asian characters and designs. The bottom right section has a purple background and includes a white postcard or letterhead with pink text and a pink postcard with a colorful design featuring Asian characters and imagery.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu