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Yvette Man-yi Kong is a Lecturer in the Art, Culture, and Technology (ACT) Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the School of Architecture + Planning. She pioneers Transversal Design, a methodology blending art, social innovation, and transdisciplinary practice. Kong founded Transversal Lab (T.Lab), an art innovation studio bridging socially-engaged art with public relevance, and Arelyx, an education venture focused on youth resilience in AI-driven societies. She also serves on the boards of Mind Hong Kong and lululemon’s Global Advisory Board on Mental Wellbeing.
Education:
- BA in Cognitive Science, University of California, Berkeley
- MSc in Performance Psychology, University of Edinburgh
- MBA, Tsinghua University
- M.Sc. in Management Studies, MIT Sloan School of Management
Research & Practice: Kong’s work emphasizes mental wellbeing, creative leadership, and transdisciplinary solutions. Her project The JadeWalkers premiered at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale (2025). She teaches courses like Transversal Design for Social Impact, blending art, technology, and societal challenges.
Labs & Ventures: Leads Transversal Lab (art+innovation) and co-founded Arelyx (youth education). Former Olympian (Hong Kong, 2016 Rio Olympics) and consultant to McKinsey & Company and Estee Lauder Companies.
