studio hymns

Collaboration between industrial & graphic designers to establish a studio and develop a plant product that reflects our studio values.

| 2025 | Academic Project — Group |

About Us

Studio hymns consists of four designers, Hailey, Myrlyn, Nguyen, and Stephanie.

The name ‘hymns’ draws inspiration from the 17th card in the Rider-Waite tarot deck, ‘The Star’. The Star embodies harmony, creativity, and hope.

Guided by these principles, we create inclusive, human-centered designs that spark connection and balance. Rooted in passion and playfulness, we transform ideas into meaningful creations that inspire and endure.

hymns

hailey | y | myrlyn | nguyen | stephanie

Most Importantly we value…

h | you | m | n | s

If you’re willing to try, we are here to guide you!

Studio Influences

Greater Good Studio, Past Lives, & Firehouse Art Studio.

Focus on human-centered engagement and are a guide to follow for inclusive design.

We’re looking into spaces that are more interactive, focused on the continued engagement between users and products.

This led us to DIY kits.

As a studio, having a solid identity is important to us. We want our users to have a definitive guide to lead them moving forward.

Color Palette

Inclusivity

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Playfulness

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Passion

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Playfulness

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Harmony

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Business Cards

Personal Business Cards

Logo Design

At home plant care is a popular hobby, with about 66% of Americans owning a houseplant.

It’s a fun and relaxing pastime that anyone can try, but with picking up any new hobby, there are learning curves.

Plant care requires significant prior knowledge and often involves trials and errors. Participants in our interviews frequently struggled to understand plant needs.

In the digital age, users often feel overwhelmed with disorganized information and confusing directions.

Our target audience–young adults face a challenge while wanting to start a new hobby.

Existing beginner-friendly plant kits focus primarily on getting started and provide little help on resolving difficulties that happen during the process, creating a gap in the market.

This is the difficulty we want to address.

Interview Insights

We talked to one person experienced with plant care and two people new to plant care to learn more…

Myrna, experienced

“It’s sad whenever I had a plant die, it really was hard to know exactly how to take care of them. It’s easier with the internet now, but I have look for that information.”

Wants more accessible information guides and tips.

Cinthia, newbie

“I think with the right tool and guidance, I will feel more confident in keeping my plants alive longer.”

Wants streamlined information from start to finish for beginners.

Mariel, newbie

“It’s intimidating, [plant care] was thrusted upon me and I have to do it. I felt like I knew nothing... but having access to her [a friend’s] knowledge, made it less intimidating”

Needs more than just the bare minimum information.

How might we support new plant owners by guiding them through the plant care process?

hymns of Jasmine Kit

Introducing Hymns of Jasmine – Beginner’s Grow Kit

The perfect way to kick start your plant-growing journey, no green thumbs required! Designed for beginners, this kit takes the guesswork out of gardening with everything you need to grow a thriving plant from seed to sprout.

Whether you have a cozy apartment, a dorm room, or a busy lifestyle, our company‘s portable design makes plant care effortless. Each kit includes a stylish pot, high-quality seeds, a guide to walk you through planting, nurturing, and troubleshooting any bumps along the way. Plus, our streamlined setup makes re-potting a breeze.

So start small, grow big—your plant journey begins here.

Why Grow Jasmine Sambac?

Manageable size
Clear growth phases— from germination, to foliage, to flowering.
Flower blossoms add a nice fragrance to the home.
Can be utilized to make tea if you choose.
Good for beginner to intermediate experience levels.

Moodboard

Sketch Exploration

Kit Components

Color-coded and comes with three sizes: small, medium, and large.
Each pot will have a small instruction note on where to start.
Drainage tray can be utilized in the germination process.

Planting Pots & Drainage Tray

Three-Level Trellis

Fun & custom color option.

Color-coded, divided into three tiers according to the color of the pots.
QR code leading to a printable version on the hymns website.

Instruction Pamphlet

Rigid packaging to house tools that aren’t being used.
Tools included: Soil bag, seed package, shears.

Packaging Box & Tools

Construction Process - Pots

Pots rendered in Rhino & 3D printed
Pots covered with air dry clay, beginning by rolling the clay flat with a rolling pin
As the clay was attached to the exterior of the plastic pots and began to dry cracks appeared.
To mitigate the cracking, a thick slip was applied in the cracks and was sanded smooth when dry.
Then a linear texture was carved into a section of each of the pots using a pottery tool.
Finally, the pots were painted using acrylic paint and a Mod Podge finish to mimic ceramic glaze.