Masterwork
KOOKTA
KOOKTA is a playful response to modern burnout, transforming cooking into a creative, stress-relieving, and community-building experience through a game in which players create dishes from a set of ingredients.
Thesis
The Beneficial Effects of Cooking Against Burnout
In my thesis, I explore how burnout — often caused by perfectionism and self-imposed pressure — can be prevented and alleviated through cooking, a creative and self-care-oriented activity that reduces stress, fosters mental balance, and unleashes creative energy.