by James | Jun 17, 2018 | Projects, Shenzhen
Sassy Samba SAIS “Who doesn’t like to have fun?” poses Sarah Moon. Designers Phyllis Yeh, Sarah Moon, and Star Wu (grade 5) immediately saw potential when they saw a giant bird Kindergartners had made. Reusing the paper feathers from the bird, the team transformed...
by James | Jun 17, 2018 | Projects, Shenzhen
The Royal Donuts SAIS Through the study of texture, students took inspiration from American artist Wayne Thiebaud. His textured paintings that focused on cakes and desserts spawned the idea for this team’s creation. It was finally Disney’s Cookie Carnival Symphony...
by James | Jun 17, 2018 | Projects, Shenzhen
Dragon Heart SAIS There’s an old Chinese folktale, YeGongHaoLong, about a man who loved dragons. His love for dragons was so great that it caught the attention of the dragons themselves. But when the dragons descended to pay the old man a visit, he saw them and...
by James | Jun 17, 2018 | Projects, Shenzhen
Ocean! SAIS Thirteen year old Hayle Massey has always been drawn to the ocean, its beauty, the life it contains, and the adventure it can hold. The inspiration for her ensemble is drawn from the desire to preserve the ocean we all share. Her skirt is meant to...
by James | Jun 17, 2018 | Projects, Shenzhen
Friendship Dress Moralture Composed of Athena Hu and Molly Li, eight years old, the Friendship Dress has been inspired by the friendship the two designers have shared for five years now. Their piece incorporates LED lighting and fabric artwork on a dress format....
by James | Jun 17, 2018 | Projects, Shenzhen
Mood Dress Elecfreaks Shuyu Bai, age grade 2, has incorporated LED lights with a micro:bit into her design. Using the micro:bit as the control center, she is able to use her dance movements to create changes through the colors the LED lights illuminate. Inspired by...