Exclusion conversation
Name validation game
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A single “·” in my name is enough for systems to reject who I am. What seems like a small technical rule points to something much larger: design can quietly reproduce and even amplify existing social inequalities. As a Uyghur, I have repeatedly faced exclusion in everyday digital and public systems, from commercial apps to government platforms. Experiencing this firsthand has shaped how I approach design — noticing where systems leave people out, recognizing hidden barriers, and seeing how even small design choices can begin to change them. I want to design from, for, and with the margins, starting with the everyday moments I know, to make systems more inclusive and just.
