Saerom ChongObserving the city,
one design at a time.
Saerom Chong — Urban Planning Student @ SciencesPo
Recent Observations
Urban design discoveries from everyday walks
Safety for the "Smombie"
Ground-level traffic lights are the ultimate adaptation to the "smartphone zombie" era. If people won't look up, bring the safety to them.
The Pink Seat of Care
In a country facing a demographic crisis, South Korea’s reserved seating for pregnant women is more than just a chair—it’s a social statement.
Flow Control on the Metro
Visual cues are the "silent language" of the underground. How simple floor arrows prevent the dreaded platform pile-up.
Recent Learnings
Readings, courses, and reflections
Python Fundamentals
"Think about the end result first, then work backwards to decide the initial value." A month ago, data was entirely foreign to me. Today, I have completed a Python fundamentals course in one month provided by boot.dev
R: The Reluctant Data Traveler
From not knowing the first stroke of 'Data' to living surrounded by QGIS and R. As someone with a 'STEM-brain' near zero, navigating the fast-paced world of data feels like reaching for the stars. With Gemini as my constant guide, I’m finally thawing the ice that used to freeze me whenever I faced a computer language.
Blender: Building My Own World
My second practice, and my very first tree. Transitioning from following assignments to building my own portfolio was daunting, but starting Blender with a partner changed everything. What began as a small push from someone else is transforming into a journey of my own—I can’t wait to see the cities and towns I’ll eventually create.