



Delicacy Nature





Tears of Volcano




Hope





Yellowstone Impression

The Fractal Geometry of Life



The Fractal Geometry of Life

The Fractal Geometry of Life

Nature's DNA



Nature's DNA





Graduate Student Works

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.



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.

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

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.


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





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



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

Ling Zhang (2007)



Ling Zhang (2007)

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.



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.

Beauty of Gothic – Rose Window

Ling Zhang (10/2013)



Ling Zhang (10/2013)

Ling Zhang (05/2013)

Digital embroidery techniques


Ling Zhang (05/2013)

Ling Zhang (2007)



Ling Zhang (2007)

Ling Zhang (2008)



Ling Zhang (2008)

Ling Zhang (2007)



Ling Zhang (2007)

Ling Zhang (2007).

Digital Printing Technique


Ling Zhang (2007).