{"id":37633,"date":"2025-04-15T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=37633"},"modified":"2025-04-17T07:54:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T07:54:34","slug":"neo%c2%b7genesis-by-jie-chen-fashion-as-a-canvas-for-storytelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/neo%c2%b7genesis-by-jie-chen-fashion-as-a-canvas-for-storytelling\/","title":{"rendered":"NEO\u00b7GENESIS by Jie Chen: Fashion as a Canvas for Storytelling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Zhen Hua is an architectural designer with five years of experience, blending creativity, sustainability, and innovation in every project. She is passionate about exploring new technologies and design solutions that enhance the built environment and address societal challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Congratulations on winning the MUSE Design Awards! Can you introduce yourself and share about what inspired you to pursue design as a career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My name is Jie Chen, and I am a fashion designer and visual artist based in China. I graduated from Parsons School of Design with a degree in Fashion Design and have expanded my practice into various artistic fields, including illustration, graphic design, 3D pop-up book design, and digital fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These interdisciplinary explorations allow me to enhance my fashion design proposals and experiment with innovative combinations of artistic forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My passion for design stems from my deep love for storytelling. I believe design is a powerful medium for conveying narratives both visually and functionally, resonating with audiences on a meaningful level. Through my work, I transform original stories, thoughts, and fantasies into tangible, visually compelling creations that not only solidify my artistic vision but also serve a functional purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. What does being recognized in the MUSE Design Awards mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being recognized by the MUSE Design Awards is truly a dream come true. For a long time, I created in solitude, viewing my designs as a personal gateway for self-expression. I never fully considered how my visual voice might resonate with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receiving this recognition has not only strengthened my determination to share my work with a wider audience but has also given me the confidence to believe that my designs can be appreciated by many\u2014beyond just fellow artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. How has this achievement impacted your career, team, or agency, and what opportunities has it brought so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This achievement has undoubtedly strengthened my background and r\u00e9sum\u00e9, providing me with newfound confidence to continue creating. It has reinforced my dedication to design and art, inspiring me to create with even greater passion and intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While my love for artistic expression has always been unwavering, this recognition has only fueled my commitment to evolving and pushing the boundaries of my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q4. What role does experimentation play in your creative process? Can you share an example?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think I have a lot to share on this topic. Unlike a typical designer who focuses solely on one discipline, I prioritize the breadth of my artistic exploration, constantly experimenting at the intersection of multiple art forms. For my award-winning project, ‘NEO?GENESIS,’ the creative process extended far beyond traditional garment construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the designs took physical form, they were first prototyped as 3D pop-up books, with each structural element in the garments derived from pop-up book mechanics. These prototypes, in turn, were inspired by my original genesis story, which began as a series of illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach makes my creative process unique\u2014rather than relying on conventional mood boards, I generate my own primary visual references, ensuring that every project remains deeply personal, interdisciplinary, and experimental. By merging various disciplines, I continuously push the boundaries of my work, allowing each project to introduce new techniques and artistic perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This not only strengthens my technical skills but also expands my artistic vision, reinforcing my commitment to innovative storytelling through design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q5. What’s the most unusual source of inspiration you’ve ever drawn from for a project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most unusual sources of inspiration I’ve drawn from is hologram technology. I’m fascinated by how holograms capture light and create images that seem to float in space. In one of my projects, I created holographic images and seamlessly integrated them into an accessory design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a glass plate to capture and project the visual essence of my set, I transformed the accessory into a dynamic visual narrative that merges holographic photography with wearable art. This innovative approach pushed me to explore the intersection of technology and design, challenging traditional perceptions while inviting viewers into a futuristic, interactive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also reinforced my commitment to experimenting with new fields and blending diverse art forms across disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DualNest<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Trilateral Connection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the journey of Zhen Hua<\/a>, the Silver Winner of the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. She is an architectural designer with five years of experience, known for blending creativity, sustainability, and innovation while exploring new technologies that reimagine spaces and tackle real-world challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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