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Material & Interaction Innovation

HOW DO I WORK?
Material exploration is where most of my ideas begin. I focus on how materials behave, how they feel, and how they can be used to trigger interaction, especially soft, tactile engagement. My work combines aesthetics, CMF experimentation, and iteration, with a hands-on, research-through-making approach, aiming to create tactile outcomes that invite interaction and spark emotional connection.

KEY SKILLS

  • 4D textile printing (TPU/TPC on fabric)

  • Soft prototyping: sewing, heat pressing, laser cutting

  • Textile sublimation & natural dyeing

  • Material documentation & iteration (Material Libraries

  • CMF (color, material, finish) exploration

  • Embroidery machine (basic operation)

  • Research-through-making

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About the project

Huggle Collection

(MSc Thesis)

Built a library of 60+ 4D-printed samples and developed interactive textiles for stress relief

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FEERIC

(BSc Graduation)

Redesigned the corset using 4D Textiles to sculpt the body without the traditional boning.

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Steptagon

(MSc Year 1)

Designed and fabricated the soft button interaction using 4D Textiles and pressure sensors.

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Unexpected Material Engagements (MSc)

Explored sustainable biomaterials for mindful skincare rituals with eco-friendly impact.

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Urban Foraging

(MSc Year 1)

Experimented with natural dyes and foraged materials as speculative fashion artifacts.

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Internship @ Fashion Tech Farm (BSc Year 3)

Explored soft circuits, laser cutting, and 3D printing in professional garment-making.

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