CHEN YU OU

I am a graduating student from the Department of Fashion Design at Shih Chien University. With a background in garment construction and silhouette exploration, I have developed a strong sensitivity to how materials shape both form and identity. This year, I was introduced to leather craftsmanship through a bag design course, where I learned fundamental techniques and construction methods. Through this process, I became deeply drawn to leather as a material that evolves over time—recording traces of use and personal experience. To me, leather is not only a medium, but also a carrier of memory. I approach my work by translating my understanding of the relationship between body, form, and structure from fashion design into object and bag design. I am particularly interested in how function, form, and emotional attachment can coexist within a single piece. My work focuses on the concept of usage marks and personal narratives, exploring how objects can gradually become extensions of their users through time and interaction. By embracing the changing nature of leather, I aim to create pieces that are not static, but continuously shaped by experience. In the future, I hope to further explore leather craftsmanship and develop a distinct design language of my own.