Wearable Tech — Yushang Yang Design

UX/HCI

Creative Work

Painting and Drawing

Information

From Shanghai with Love - Traditional Culture Meets Modern Tech

Initiated during the summer renovation of 2018, this cultural innovation project introduced Chinese traditional aesthetics to the Edinburgh International Festival - one of the world's oldest and most prestigious multidisciplinary arts platforms. Notably, the work was subsequently showcased at the National Museum of China's "40 Years of Reform and Opening-Up" Achievement Exhibition, a landmark governmental event commemorating China's socioeconomic transformation.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration with advanced material laboratories and smart manufacturing enterprises, the collection incorporates an array of cutting-edge human-computer interaction technologies: luminous fiber-optic weaving systems, shape-memory chromatic textiles, precision laser-engraved structural components, and biomedical monitoring modules.

This transdisciplinary endeavor garnered substantial institutional support, including technical partnerships with material science corporations, production alliances with heritage textile manufacturers, and cross-border sponsorship from both the UK and Chinese governments. Serving as a dynamic platform for cultural diplomacy, the collection systematically deconstructs China's aesthetic heritage through technological reinterpretation, presenting an innovative paradigm that revitalizes traditional craftsmanship with contemporary scientific rigor.

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Event Site | 中国驻爱丁堡总领事馆报道 | 国家博物馆展览报道

Design Concept
The series I was responsible for infused the charm of Chinese ink into every piece. The flowing ink strokes, drawn with unique brushwork, grace the garments, presenting a distinctive artistic beauty. Simultaneously, we combined traditional ink elements with modern fashion silhouettes, creating a novel and elegant demeanor.

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