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Francine Zhang 张元碧 is a Providence-based graphic designer and a sophomore pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design @ Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI, USA.
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YAAAAAAWN
 


Motion Graphic, Data Visualization

Francine Zhang

Medium: Digital
Size: n/a
Year: 2026

YAAAAWN is a motion graphics project that explores the accumulation of fatigue through repeated yawning.

Based on data collected over five days, each yawn triggered by different causes is represented through repeated letterforms in varying shades of blue. Continuous horizontal movement creates a sense of ongoing flow, reflecting the persistence of tiredness.

The acceleration of motion and scaling of the letters suggest the physical rhythm of yawning, while a gradual shift from day to night reinforces the passage of time. At the peak, a recorded yawn is introduced to create an immersive and shared bodily response.