Louisiana Swamp
A research-through-design piece inspired by the Atchafalaya Basin’s cypress landscapes, wet textures, layered vegetation, and vulnerable wetland ecosystem.
Grounded in biophilic design thinking, the work draws on natural references to rebuild emotional connection and respect between humans and nature while highlighting the fashion industry’s environmental responsibilities.
The design translates swamp qualities—depth, moisture, movement, reflection, and quiet danger—into silhouette, material, and surface.
Work from course:
Men’s Blazer Patternmaking and Construction, 2014
Instructor: Zongti Xie, recipient of the "Golden Scissors" Award — China's highest recognition for tailoring excellence — and a veteran master craftsman with decades of hands-on expertise in men's blazer patternmaking.
Unfortunately, most of my undergraduate design work was not archived.