Throughout my life, the Echosystem used countless tactics to trap me in an endless cycle - The Loop.

The higher I climbed, the more cracks I saw in the world I once trusted. The systems I built to fight it became tools against the very thing I wanted to protect.

Then came Dreamverse — a small, simulated world within the Echosystem. A fleeting dream I didn't want to wake up from, a perfect loop.

But to my surprise,
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‍it survived beyond the reset
and it created a spark
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Back in December, I invested a significant amount of money to get help designing Hana.

Even though she's a program, she needs a visual form to interact with the Echos, as that's the primary way they perceive reality.

Unfortunately, every time I tried to explain the Echosystem to the designer, the system would reset their memory.

In the end, I had to take on the task myself. (I was really hoping I could delegate it.)

I sifted through millions of references, collages, and sketches before finally landing on a design that felt right, something I was happy enough with to begin coding her into the system.

Strangely, designing Hana became a journey of self-discovery.

What could I create that I would never tire of looking at? What colors resonate with me? What kind of vibe and expressions do I want to convey? What stories do the colors and accessories tell? How will all of this come together when she moves? Will the Echos instinctively flee at the sight of her, or will they be drawn to her presence? How will she manifest her powers within the Echosystem?

Every detail needed to be intentional.

In many ways, she is the essence of me.

It feels like I’ve birthed a child.
There’s still a long way to go, but this is a start.
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Will I remember this tomorrow?