Peggy Shen is a multidisciplinary artist + product designer creating work to savor everyday identities and experiences. She is driven by thoughtful storytelling, cultural memorabilia, and creative tech. She loves cats despite her allergies for them (a star-crossed love). Her name means "pearl" and she grew up on the west coast. Currently, she is a multimedia intern at General Atomics, an aerospace company in San Diego. This fall, she is heading to Seattle for her Masters in Human-Computer Interaction + Design at the University of Washington. Previously, she studied Information Systems + Art at Carnegie Mellon with a focus in Electronic and Time-Based Media.