Goodbye II: In Words and Interviews
YEAR:
2025.09
EXPERIENCE:
Graphic design, laser cut, interview
inspiration.
“Goodbye” is a word filled with both tenderness and distance. Through three booklets, I explore how people at different stages of life experience the separation of relationships. Each piece reflects how goodbye can also mean growth, acceptance, and quiet transformation.
YEAR:
2025.09
EXPERIENCE:
Graphic design, laser cut, interview
inspiration.
“Goodbye” is a word filled with both tenderness and distance. Through three booklets, I explore how people at different stages of life experience the separation of relationships. Each piece reflects how goodbye can also mean growth, acceptance, and quiet transformation.
inspiration.
“Goodbye” is a word filled with both tenderness and distance. Through three booklets, I explore how people at different stages of life experience the separation of relationships. Each piece reflects how goodbye can also mean growth, acceptance, and quiet transformation.
inspiration.
“Goodbye” is a word filled with both tenderness and distance. Through three booklets, I explore how people at different stages of life experience the separation of relationships. Each piece reflects how goodbye can also mean growth, acceptance, and quiet transformation.
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design process.
For the second booklet in the 'Goodbye' series, I interviewed individuals across different ages about their understanding and experiences with 'goodbye,' using only text to immerse the audience in their narratives.
I sought out diverse perspectives at Union Square Park in Manhattan, interviewing 11-year-old middle school student Alice, 18-year-old college student Max, 42-year-old independent entrepreneur Miriam, and 56-year-old neurobiology professor Hosn
Miriam’s firm stance on a past breakup stood out: 'I spent a long time taking care of my boyfriend, and in that process, I lost sight of who I was. To find my own path again, I needed to end that relationship. It was difficult, but ultimately, it was a positive change, and I’m very happy now.' Her courage in choosing herself was inspiring.
In contrast, Hosn described 'goodbye' as profoundly complex: 'For example, I said goodbye to my daughter when she was eight, and I moved from Canada to the United States for work. After my divorce, I never returned to that life. I still see my daughter, but she’s no longer the eight-year-old girl I left behind. That part of our life together is gone forever.' His words underscore how farewells can freeze moments in time, making each experience uniquely indelible.
Ultimately, every goodbye reshapes us, leaving indelible marks and forging new paths.
For the second booklet in the 'Goodbye' series, I interviewed individuals across different ages about their understanding and experiences with 'goodbye,' using only text to immerse the audience in their narratives.
I sought out diverse perspectives at Union Square Park in Manhattan, interviewing 11-year-old middle school student Alice, 18-year-old college student Max, 42-year-old independent entrepreneur Miriam, and 56-year-old neurobiology professor Hosn
Miriam’s firm stance on a past breakup stood out: 'I spent a long time taking care of my boyfriend, and in that process, I lost sight of who I was. To find my own path again, I needed to end that relationship. It was difficult, but ultimately, it was a positive change, and I’m very happy now.' Her courage in choosing herself was inspiring.
In contrast, Hosn described 'goodbye' as profoundly complex: 'For example, I said goodbye to my daughter when she was eight, and I moved from Canada to the United States for work. After my divorce, I never returned to that life. I still see my daughter, but she’s no longer the eight-year-old girl I left behind. That part of our life together is gone forever.' His words underscore how farewells can freeze moments in time, making each experience uniquely indelible.
Ultimately, every goodbye reshapes us, leaving indelible marks and forging new paths.
