Poem Sapce Ntchito Yaikulu: Diresi Lopanda Zinyalala by Bonan Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fashoni, Zovala ndi Mikanjo Competition Category.
BronzeFashoni· 2025
Poem Sapce Ntchito Yaikulu: Diresi Lopanda Zinyalala
by Bonan Li
Client: Bonan Li Studio
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Fashoni Category
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About Poem Sapce Ntchito Yaikulu: Diresi Lopanda Zinyalala
Mawu a Bukhu: Poem Sapce ndi diresi lopanda zinyalala lomwe limaphatikiza njira yatsopano yopangira mafoda ndi kudula kopanda kutaya nsalu. Diresiyi imapangidwa kuchokera ku nsalu zolukidwa ndi manja zopangidwa ndi amisiri akumaloko m'madera angapo, kusunga njira zachikhalidwe zolukira. Kuchepa kwa nsalu kwakomweko kumapanga mawonekedwe a nsaluyo, kupanga mafoda a mitundu itatu yachilengedwe m'malo modula nsaluyo. Malo a foda iliyonse amakhazikitsidwa ndi manja ndipo amajambulidwa pa kadibodi kuti apange zinthu zochepa nthawi imodzi. Mafoda ojambulidwawa amagwirizana ndi kayendedwe ka thupi ndipo amapereka mpumulo pamodzi ndi mawonekedwe olimba.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Poem Sapce Ntchito Yaikulu: Diresi Lopanda Zinyalala ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Poem Sapce Ntchito Yaikulu: Diresi Lopanda Zinyalala akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Poem Sapce Ntchito Yaikulu: Diresi Lopanda Zinyalala amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
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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