Social Glue

A third space for crafting together.

Organized social crafting events, such as scrapbooking and collage circles, have endured for decades. As someone with a longstanding interest in scrapbooking and collage, I explored what draws people to them and their impact on social well-being.

My research question

How does mixed media crafting, such as scrapbooking and collaging, within in-person group settings support social well-being?

How does mixed media crafting, such as scrapbooking and collaging, within in-person group settings support social well-being?

Through literature reviews, surveys, observational research, and a hosted workshop, it became clear to me that group mixed media crafting meaningfully enhances multiple dimensions of social well-being.

These insights prompted the inception of Social Glue, a participatory exhibition offering an inviting, low-pressure environment to engage with social mixed media crafting.

My Role
Visual Identity

Publication Design
Research

My Role

Visual Identity
Product Design
Research

My Role
Visual Identity

Publication Design
Research

Industry
Crafts

Industry
Crafts

Context
Thesis; university project

Context
Thesis; university project

Context
Thesis; university project

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Melanie Chang © 2026

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