Monologue Kev Sib Hloov Khaub Ncaws Qauv Tsim by Joyce Li

Monologue Kev Sib Hloov Khaub Ncaws Qauv Tsim by Joyce Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Khaub Ncaws Zam, Ris Tsho thiab Tsoos Tsho Competition Category.

ToojKhaub Ncaws Zam· 2021

Monologue Kev Sib Hloov Khaub Ncaws Qauv Tsim

by Joyce Li

Client: Chiayi

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Khaub Ncaws Zam Category

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The Design

About Monologue Kev Sib Hloov Khaub Ncaws Qauv Tsim

Monologue yog ib pawg khaub ncaws qauv tsim uas sib hloov tau, uas muab qhov chaw ntiag tug thauj mus tau rau tus hnav khaub ncaws. Txhua yam khaub ncaws muaj cov qauv sib nthuav tau uas hnyav tsawg, qhib los ua ib qhov chaw nyob ntiag tug thiab kaw rov qab thaum tsis siv. Ib lub tiab hloov los ua lub hnab tsaug zog, cov tsho tiv no muaj qhov npog ntsej muag ua ke, thiab cov tsho sab saud sib nthuav ua tsev pheeb suab me. Cov qauv tsim no tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm kev tsim khoom ntawm cov phau ntawv me nyuam yaus uas dhia tawm (pop-up books), thiab tsim los ntawm cov khoom xaws khaub ncaws xws li neoprene, xws hlau-yaj xyaw plaub tsiaj, ntaub cotton twill, thiab plaub nees. Cov nyias hauv sab hauv luam duab ntawm tes, muaj cov duab kev thaj yeeb nyab xeeb, hauv tsho ntawm ib xim.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Monologue Kev Sib Hloov Khaub Ncaws Qauv Tsim yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Monologue Kev Sib Hloov Khaub Ncaws Qauv Tsim xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Monologue Kev Sib Hloov Khaub Ncaws Qauv Tsim ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The collection explores transformable garments that allow the wearer to quickly self-isolate. Embedded within the construction of the garments are lightweight, expandable spaces that are easy to access when privacy& protection are desired. A dress that transforms into a sleeping bag, jackets with built-in face coverings, and tops that expand into tents are integrated collection in calming monochrome fabrics. Within the expanded spaces are washes of psychologically soothing imagery.
Dimensions & Packaging: The collection consists of 5 looks in size 6.
Tags: transformative fashion, Wearable Sculpture, Monochrome, Interactive Designs, Prints Design
Production Technology: To provide stability and structure to the pop-up silhouettes, each garment is provided with different under fabric structures. I produced neoprene with fusible, double-bonded silk-wool blend, cotton twill fused with horsehair and batting, and wool fused with horsehair. In addition, I painted the lining prints with Gouache and set the patterns to on repeat in Photoshop. The final patterns are printed on silk crepe and poly charmuese.
Design Challenge: The main challenge of this collection is to fully realize its concept and transformations in fabrics. How could I effectively set up a personal space by myself, and where could I hide it in my garments so these spaces are portable. Precise measurements and accurate patterns are keys to ensure the stability of structures as well as smooth expansion and concealing of the pop-ups spaces. In addition to the construction, material choices are just as crucial. For Monologue, all the materials applied are materials only used for garments constructions which makes the collection very wearable. Varying different functions, the rigidness may change, therefore fabrics for each design are specifically engineered to sustain the function. Through several trial and errors, I have designed a series of fabric and support for each look.
Research: The strcutres of this collection referenced children's pop-up book, with beautifully rendered sceneries that draw the readers into its imaginative world, the collection aims to achieve the same effect - to transform the wearer into delicate and soothing narratives.

Expanding the garment is as one would with a book. The garments are engineered to expand effortlessly by the wearer. The collection is fully embedded with little surprises, emphasizing fashion is beyond garments.
Inspiration: Monologue examines humanity's need to protect itself from our Increasingly oppressive external environment; it maximizes the utilitarian function of clothing by providing portable safe spaces. Constructed using traditional tailoring techniques, each form draws
inspiration from engineering methods used in children’s pop-up books. Although it was not the initial impetus for Monologue, Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of isolation and distancing oneself from the world to regain stability.
Project Duration: Monologue started in June 2019 and was completed in August 2020. The collection is exhibited on "Here and Now," a digital celebration created by Parsons School of Design in collaboration with Solange’s Saint Heron.
Operation Flow: All designs in this collection are transformable into two looks minimum. The wearer can adjust the garments to fit one's emotional state accordingly. Depending on the level of privacy desired, the garments can be adjusted. Despited the seemingly experimental concept, the designs are fairly wearble due to the materials used are strictly tailoring materials.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Joyce Li, 2020.
Team Members: Designer- Joyce Li
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Sanko Chi, 2020.
Image #2: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #3: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #4: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.
Image #5: Photographer Alessandra Bonizzi, 2020.