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Poem Sapce Soineko Hondakin Minimoko Jantzia by Bonan Li

Poem Sapce Soineko Hondakin Minimoko Jantzia by Bonan Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Moda, Jantzi eta Arropa Diseinua Competition Category.


BrontzeModa· 2025

Poem Sapce Soineko Hondakin Minimoko Jantzia

by Bonan Li

Client: Bonan Li Studio

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Moda Category

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The Design

About Poem Sapce Soineko Hondakin Minimoko Jantzia

Poem Sapce hondakin minimoko soinekoa da, plegatze-metodo berritzaile bat zero hondakineko ebaketarekin uztartzen duena. Soinekoa eskualde ezberdinetako bertako artisauek eskuz ehundutako oihalekin egina dago, ehuntze-teknika tradizionalak zainduz. Oihalaren tokiko uzkurtzeak forma ematen dio ehunari, material organiko hiru dimentsioko tolesturak sortuz, materiala kentzen den ordez. Tolestura bakoitzaren kokapena eskuz finkatzen da eta kartoi gainean mapatzen da lote txikietako produkziorako. Tolestura eskultorikoek gorputzarekin batera mugitzen dira, erosotasuna eta egitura biak eskainiz.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Poem Sapce Soineko Hondakin Minimoko Jantzia Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Poem Sapce Soineko Hondakin Minimoko Jantzia oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Poem Sapce Soineko Hondakin Minimoko Jantzia beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress redefines sustainable fashion by integrating innovative pleating techniques with zero-waste cutting. Crafted from locally handwoven fabrics sourced globally, this design preserves traditional craftsmanship while reducing energy consumption. By harnessing localized fabric shrinkage, it forms organic, three-dimensional silhouettes with minimal material waste.
Dimensions & Packaging
Length: 1500 mm x Width: 800 mm x Thickness: 50 mm
Tags
sustainable fashion, zero-waste design, innovative pleating, fabric shrinkage technique, handwoven textiles, three-dimensional garment, traditional craftsmanship, small-batch production, sculptural fashion, eco-conscious design
Production Technology
The design employs zero-waste cutting and an innovative pleating technique that utilizes localized fabric shrinkage to create organic, three-dimensional forms. Each pleat position is meticulously hand-fixed and mapped onto cardboard for small-batch production, ensuring precision and minimizing waste in the manufacturing process.
Design Challenge
The most challenging aspect of this project was balancing sustainability with structural innovation. Achieving precise pleat placement through fabric shrinkage required extensive testing, as different textiles reacted unpredictably. Additionally, sourcing ethically handwoven fabrics while maintaining production feasibility posed logistical challenges. Overcoming these obstacles involved iterative experimentation, collaboration with artisans, and refining techniques to ensure both aesthetic integrity and minimal waste.
Research
This research explores sustainable garment construction through fabric behavior analysis and zero-waste design. The objective was to develop an innovative pleating method that minimizes waste while enhancing three-dimensionality. Using an experimental approach, I tested localized fabric shrinkage and pleat fixation techniques, documenting results through draping, hand-marking, and pattern adjustments. Material tests were conducted to study fabric reactions, with findings informing a scalable, small-batch production model. The research promotes sustainability by reducing textile waste and preserving traditional weaving techniques.
Inspiration
The intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary sustainability inspired the Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress. I sought to challenge conventional garment construction by exploring fabric behavior through pleating and shrinkage techniques. Drawing from research on localized textile manipulation, I developed a method to create dynamic, sculptural forms while minimizing waste. This project reflects my commitment to preserving heritage weaving techniques.
Project Duration
This project was exhibited in Cave of the Day, Cave of the Night in Brooklyn, New York. It began in New York in 2013 and was completed in mid-2014 in New York.
Operation Flow
The Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress transforms through a unique pleating method that shapes the fabric organically using controlled shrinkage. Instead of traditional cutting, the fabric naturally adjusts, creating sculptural folds that move with the body. Each pleat is carefully placed to enhance form and flexibility, offering comfort and structure. This approach reduces fabric waste while achieving a dynamic, flowing silhouette that feels effortless yet meticulously crafted.
Image Credits
Photographer Hao Zeng

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