Well Hello There!
My Hello to You ~~
Hello there! My name is Marzuki Nooranas - or Marz for short! I am currently in my 3rd year, double majoring in Sociology and Communications & New Media!
I have always been fascinated by how society functions and its intricate connections, my passion for understanding the world around us, is driven by a desire to foster meaningful connections within all communities!
My overland journey from Singapore to Vietnam!
To demonstrate this, I embark of frequent backpacking trips across Southeast Asia, and actively engage myself in the cultures and learn about their customs.
Such experiences provide me with firsthand insights into how different societies interact, and not only broadening my horizons, but also fostering empathy across different communities. Here’s a little snippet -
@mentaikofries_ overland travel for the vibesss
♬ original sound - 𝚁𝚊𝚐𝚑𝚊𝚍💗
@mentaikofries_ errr i drank about 9 cups of pearl milk tea in 4 days 3 nights 🇹🇼🥴🧋🇹🇼
♬ fish in the pool・花屋敷 - ヘクとパスカル
My Past Work
National University of Singapore
Digital Storytelling
During a casual cycling session, Marzuki (me) finds himself in an unusual situation – discovering a photo album and film camera left behind. He takes the opportunity to slow down and capture moments from the day in the lives of everyday people while enjoying his ride.
Artificial Intelligence and Society
In this module, we looked at the benefits and potential downsides of relying on AI. My group focused on leveraging on AI technology to aid in bereavement process. I designed a brochure for a Virtual Memory Garden where users will transported into a virtual space together with their loved ones - as an avatar!
Temasek Polytechnic
Savvify - An Automated Savings Platform
During my time in Temasek Polytechnic, my group mates and I worked on an automated savings platform - Savvify. Essentially, the application helps users to round up your payment transactions to the nearest dollar, and crediting it to the users’ e-wallet upon making QR Payments.
Our main goal was to bring new solutions e-payment solutions while helping young adults like us, to understand real life responsibilities - improving their financial literacy!
GIGAWipes - Innovation through Programming
“Innovation does not stop” – Here, we explored how to incorporate programming in our daily lives. This may or may not be inspired by true events but for this project, we created a prototype of a toilet roll dispenser but… I’ll let the video do the talking…
Not bad aye! Essentially, The lanyard communicates via Bluetooth. this ensures that toilet rolls are filled and readily available for use, maintaining hygiene and convenience in restrooms
Social Thought and Theory
In this module, we explored the contributions of the founding fathers of Sociology - Marx, Weber and Durkheim. This Social Media assignment looks into Weber’s ideas found in the The Protestant Work Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism and Bureaucracy.
Here, we discussed (in a very Gen-Z way) that we have to be (economically) productive every single minute of our day, how we should be “growing money even in our sleep” is increasingly prevalent today. How everything we do now is to be justified in economic terms and we end up losing meaning, becoming disenchanted in life - Here’s what we did!