The UW-Madison School of Human Ecology Textile and Fashion Design (TFD) 2024 Showcase features the work of upper-level TFD undergraduates. Each student curates their own space creating a mini-exhibition of their strongest studio works. Pieces range from garments to woven, embellished textiles, dyed and printed yardage, to three-dimensional work, and digital and printed portfolios. This exhibition celebrates the breadth and strength of creative exploration in the Textile and Fashion Design program. This showcase is co-sponsored by the School of Human Ecology Design Studies Department.

For my exhibit, I created a small capsule exploring my Hmong heritage, culture, and childhood. My desire to explore this personal topic came about when I first experienced creative burnout. I spent time reflecting and re-evaluating my passion for fashion and it brought me back to my mom who first taught me sewing, embroidery, and the beautiful fiber art techniques and garments of our culture. Through this new perspective, I realized my passion for the historical stories and technical construction of garments. Designing this capsule developed my skills in Hmong embellishment techniques, creative collection development, patternmaking, fit analysis, textile construction, and exhibition installation and programming.