Profile: YU YI LI – Real Leather Design Competitions

YU YI LI

Shih Chien University

Apparel, Womenswear, Other/ Not listed

As a Taiwanese student currently pursuing studies at Shih Chien University, I am deeply passionate about fashion design, handicrafts, and art. Fashion, for me, is more than just a creative outlet—it's a powerful language that bridges cultures, expresses personal identity, and communicates with the world. I believe that through design, we speak to others without words, and each piece tells a unique story, woven from the fabric of imagination and expression. My fascination with fashion started with a love for intricate design lines and the art of crafting with hands. The meticulous details that shape a garment or an accessory are what captivate me. Every stitch, every fold, and every contour speaks volumes about the designer’s vision and technical mastery. This love for precision and detail extends to my exploration of handicrafts, where I combine traditional techniques with modern ideas to create innovative and functional works of art. At Shih Chien University, I have had the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of fashion design, learning not just the technical skills, but also the history, culture, and emotional impact of design. I am particularly drawn to the idea that fashion is a universal form of communication. Whether it’s through a fabric’s texture, a color palette, or the structure of a garment, fashion has the ability to speak to the hearts and minds of people across the world. In my future career, I hope to continue merging creativity with craftsmanship, pushing the boundaries of fashion design, and using it as a means to connect and express stories in ways words cannot.

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First step

Category: Design*

Competitions: Taiwan Region

The first step in exploring the world begins with touch, and assembly is our language of connection. Before we learn to describe what we see, we begin by feeling, grasping, and combining. Children instinctively reach out to understand what is unfamiliar—not through words, but through their hands. Through tactile interaction—gripping, stacking, arranging—we start to make sense of the world long before language takes shape. Toys, blocks, and alphabet pieces aren’t just objects of play; they are early instruments of cognition. They teach us to notice patterns, build associations, and initiate communication. This process of physical assembly lays the groundwork for more abstract understanding. As we grow, the urgency of touch may give way to visual and verbal reasoning, yet its influence persists. In revisiting these formative gestures through design—particularly by assembling modular leather components—we reawaken a sensory memory. What once was play becomes intentional craft. The shapes are more precise, the materials more refined, but the essential act remains: bringing fragmented elements into unity. By working with our hands, we don’t just construct—we remember. We retrace a pathway of learning that’s rooted in the body, not just the mind. Assembly becomes more than a method; it becomes a form of language. Through it, we connect material with memory, thought with gesture, and ultimately, ourselves with one another.

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Without rules, there can be no order.

Category: Apparel

Competitions: Taiwan Region, International

如果沒有一定的規則或秩序，就很難達到預期的目標或是維持穩定的狀態，正如我們人類即使都不是規則的排列，社會的秩序還是會要求我們遵守，所以即使被困在社會的框中，我們也會在框架中不規則的生長 Even though the rules and order are not always arranged in a systematic way, the social order still requires us to abide by them. Therefore, even if we are confined within the framework of society, we will grow irregularly within the framework. This is because without a certain set of rules and order, it is difficult to achieve expected goals or maintain stability, just like in human society.