2025 | Professional

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This concept flips the old-school runway into a cool, interactive co-creation space. At Fashion Week Brooklyn, “You Are the Canvas” is all about giant canvas rolls hanging above the runway, moving like fabric. They redefine the runway as a creative space for both designers and the crowd.
Instead of just sitting around, the audience jumps into a learn–create–participate vibe. With interactive tools, guests whip up doodles that get digitized and projected onto the canvas, creating a “living design library.” This turns the setup into a lively visual space and makes everyone feel connected to the event.
The setup is a participatory party:
- Real-Time Co-Creation – Audience doodles get digitized and projected, turning into a “living design library.”
- From Doodle to Product – Designers turn these patterns into limited-edition pieces, boosting brand loyalty.
- Circular Material Use – Leftover canvas and fabrics become Insta-ready photo booths, mannequin outfits, and screening walls.
Graffiti-style doodles spark fresh designs, making products more appealing by connecting them to the audience’s creativity. Archived visuals can pop up again at future events, keeping the work alive and strengthening the brand.
This engagement model—where participation fuels design, design leads to production, and production inspires more participation—mixes art, sustainable business, and community stories. You Are the Canvas turns the runway into a collaborative cultural scene, building brand loyalty and audience connections long after the show wraps up.
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The university of Sydney
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Conceptual Design - Exhibition & Events
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Tianhao He, Yujia Li
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Product Design - Workplace & Office
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Jareani
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Fashion Design - Bags
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Beardwood&Co.
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Packaging Design - Household Maintenance & Home Improvement