Poem Sapce Mosese o Fokotsang Ditshila by Bonan Li

Poem Sapce Mosese o Fokotsang Ditshila by Bonan Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Feshene, Diaparo le Mese Competition Category.

BoronseFeshene· 2025

Poem Sapce Mosese o Fokotsang Ditshila

by Bonan Li

Client: Bonan Li Studio

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Feshene Category

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The Design

About Poem Sapce Mosese o Fokotsang Ditshila

Poem Sapce ke mosese o fokotsang ditshila o kopanyang mokgwa o mocha wa ho phutha (pleating) le ho seha ntle le ho lahleha ha lesela. Mosese ona o entswe ka masela a lohilweng ka matsoho a hlahiswang ke baetsi ba mesebetsi ya matsoho ba lehae dibakeng tse fapaneng, e leng ho boloka mekgwa ya setso ya ho loha. Ho honyeleha ha lesela ho etsahalang tikolohong e itseng ho theha sebopeho sa lesela, ho hlahisa mefaho e nnileng mekgabo ya boraro (three-dimensional) e tswakaneng ho e-na le ho sheha lesela ho le ntsha. Sebaka se seng le se seng sa mofaho se tsitsitswe ka matsoho mme sa hlahiswa (mapped) hodima kgatiso e thata (cardboard) bakeng sa tlhahiso ya dinomoro tse nyane. Mefaho ena e bopilweng ka bonono e sisinyeha le mmele, e fana ka boiketlo hammoho le sebopeho se tiileng.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Poem Sapce Mosese o Fokotsang Ditshila ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Poem Sapce Mosese o Fokotsang Ditshila e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Poem Sapce Mosese o Fokotsang Ditshila e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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