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Carving Through a Rose Window

The purpose of this design was to incorporate pattern digitizing, laser cutting, and engraving to develop a two-piece dress inspired by a rose window found in the Gothic structure, the Chartres Cathedral in France.

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Carving Through a Rose Window

The purpose of this design was to incorporate pattern digitizing, laser cutting, and engraving to develop a two-piece dress inspired by a rose window found in the Gothic structure, the Chartres Cathedral in France.

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Visual Illusions of Dekoboko

Chanmi G. Hwang and Ling Zhang (04/2014)

Visual Illusions of Dekoboko

The purpose of this design was to incorporate an unconventional design technique, dekoboko from Nakamichi (2012), with digital textile printing to create visual illusions and dimensions on a dress.

Visual Illusions of Dekoboko

Chanmi G. Hwang and Ling Zhang (04/2014)

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Water-Lilies

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Chinese Garden from Upcycled Clothin

Inspired by the floor tiles of Chinese Garden in Suzhou. Laser cut technique was used to create the patterns of the floor tiles. The men's neckties introduce flexibility into upcycling focusing on transforming the textures, colors, and prints of neckties into new design elements

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Chinese Garden from Upcycled Clothin

Inspired by the floor tiles of Chinese Garden in Suzhou. Laser cut technique was used to create the patterns of the floor tiles. The men's neckties introduce flexibility into upcycling focusing on transforming the textures, colors, and prints of neckties into new design elements

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The Beauty of Gothic (02/2015)

Ling Zhang and Chanmi G. Hwang (02/2015) Two women's leather jacket and 16 ties were upcycled into a women's dress that was inspired by gothic architecture. Patterns were strategically placed and digitized through Optitex to ensure minimum waste. Based on the inspiration, patterns (pointed arch and flowers etc.) were developed in Illustrator and parts of leather were laser cut using Trotec.

The Beauty of Gothic (02/2015)

Ling Zhang and Chanmi G. Hwang (02/2015) Two women's leather jacket and 16 ties were upcycled into a women's dress that was inspired by gothic architecture. Patterns were strategically placed and digitized through Optitex to ensure minimum waste. Based on the inspiration, patterns (pointed arch and flowers etc.) were developed in Illustrator and parts of leather were laser cut using Trotec.

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