Category: Year 1
Raincoat Bag
A journey for a special purpose I reflected upon my experience of New York city in this project. There were so many times when I was irritated by the unpredictable weather. Even though it may be very sunny at a moment, it turns dark and rainy in one instant. This inspired me to […]
Body as Instrument
Objective: How can our bodies function as instruments for drawing? We explored ways in which our bodies can be used to create geometry, and measure and map our environment, and physically bridge the gap between 2D and 3D. Process: I decided to use my body as an instrument by creating a large scale […]
Future Shock
Objective: – To create a year 2114 user profile along with my utopic society description. – Develop a design concept that is an extension of the body and solves two problems for my user. – Design a garment, accessory or product that is essential for adapting to life in the urban environment of the […]
Infographic on Body Image
Info graphics on Body Image Today, body image portrayed by society and media has created an ideal body image that is considered normal or fit. However, research has shown that many people are choosing unhealthy methods or going under extreme circumstances to meet societal ideal body image. Developing a positive body image and a healthy mental […]
HMHB Campaign
Objective: Creating our own organization that introduces a positive message, raises awareness to a negative body image in our society today and implements a solution. Mission Statement: HMHB is a organization that aims to recognize the importance of positive mindset in achieving a healthy body. We encourage that fitness focuses on […]
Counter Culture to Couture
We created a fashion editorial photo shoot that documented our finished garment in two environments, 1 location that juxtaposes and 1 location that enhances the meaning of the garment. We chose to incorporate our textile pattern (from the iconography project) into our finished garment. Mood Board: Our patterns inspired by Keith Haring […]
The Icon as Pattern
Exploring East Village Artists and Community I researched on Keith Haring, and discovered his personal history, artistic style, medium, and message. With the research, I created a pattern based on Keith Haring using Iconography. Iconography is the use or study of images or symbols in visual arts. Icons are the visual images, symbols, or modes of […]
Paper Cup Skirt
Objective: To create a unit pattern inspired from a paper cup pattern and using it to create a garment. My unit pattern inspired by a paper cup: Making a skirt with my unit pattern:
Race and Beauty
Video: http://youtu.be/3cBKaGR6H0g Race and Beauty Today, people are used to being ‘different’. We expect people to look different and accept the fact that we are from different places. Especially living in a place full of diversity like New York, I came to wonder about how people classify ‘beauty’ among such diverse group of people. […]