In the Blink of a Thought
Xin-Yi Isabelle Yu
A single thought reshapes reality. In the blink of a thought, an idea is born, emotions shift, perceptions dissolve, and comprehension is rewritten. It is often easy to forget that in a fleeting moment, where a single thought shifts, there lies an opportunity to experience the world anew—wherever one may be.
In the Blink of a Thought is an interactive paper media experience that invites readers to engage beyond passive observation. Each chapter marks a shift in thought, and with the freedom to remove and transform pages, the book evolves into something deeply personal, making the experience intimate for both the designer and reader.
By physically altering the pages—folding, cutting, reshaping—readers become active participants in the fluidity of thought. What begins as a structured composition soon fractures and reforms, echoing the exquisite and curious changes in perspective. No two readers will leave with the same book; no two experiences will be identical. This unpredictability mirrors cognition itself—how a single notion can unravel certainty or spark new awareness.
This book does not dictate meaning. Instead, it offers a space for introspection and discovery, where fleeting thoughts materialize into tangible transformations. I intend for it to challenge the boundaries of storytelling while warmly inviting readers not just to witness change, but to enact it—to make the impermanent personal and embrace the ever-evolving nature of thought. Trust that the pages will guide and lead one toward a kind of serendipity—
perhaps one that was already deep within us.