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# Project Description USELESS Ying Lai Summary Final work My name is Ying Lai. I am based in London and will graduate from London College of Fashion with a degree in Womenswear Design in 2025. I grew up in a rural village in southern China, where the surrounding environment and the resourceful ways people repaired and reused everyday objects had a lasting impact on me. My name is Ying Lai. I am based in London and will graduate from London College of Fashion with a... College London College of Fashion Course BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear Graduation year 2025 Inspired by the ingenuity of rural life, this project transforms discarded materials into new design possibilities. Growing up in southern China, I saw how my elders repurposed waste—turning stones and old mattresses into functional chairs. Their resourcefulness shaped my design philosophy. Through silhouette studies, patchwork, and mannequin experiments, I explored gestures, bindings, and stacking inspired by these objects. Using second-hand fabrics and old garments, I tore, reconstructed, and reimagined them—giving new life to the unwanted. My work reflects a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the quiet wisdom of making do. Final work Research and process Share this project Inspired by the ingenuity of rural life, this project transforms discarded materials into new design possibilities. Growing up in southern China, I saw how my elders repurposed waste—turning stones and old mattresses into functional chairs. Their resourcefulness shaped my desi... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Identity Craft & Process Aesthetics Nature & Environment
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