Kar Yan is a biologist and inter-disciplinary designer based in Toronto, Canada. She studied at the University of British Columbia with focuses in genetics, health sciences, and ecology. Kar Yan went on to complete a post-graduate study at the Institute without Boundaries that explored sustainable design and culture through a holistic, systems approach. At Bruce Mau Design she finds passion and purpose in working on challenging and meaningful projects in the areas of visioning and strategy, communication, book and web design. Her focuses at the studio include design research and analysis, strategy and writing.