Xinran's works blend architecture, art and technology to explore distance, memories, intimacy through interrogating the liminal zone between physicality and virtuality, materials and non-materials, existence and absence. Rooted in a Robotics background, she sees technology as an opportunity to bring unexpected beauty and playfulness, reshape human experience in evolving spaces and times, and redefine human interaction with both physical and virtual environments.

Xinran graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (Distinction in Major) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Distinction in Major). She's a fellow at Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, Aurelia Institute, MIT Media Lab, Sarah Oppenheimer Studio. Her work has been exhibited at CURRENTS New Media Art Festival 2025, Yale Maquette, Yale CEID, Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, and Yale School of Architecture.