About

SHUYU YAO

I’m a fashion designer from China. I am passionate about combining historical elements with modern fashion, balancing commercial needs with artistic creativity with excellent design vision and business insight. I have a wide range of interests, which infuses my design with rich inspiration and unique perspectives.

EDUCATION

2018-2022

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU)-Fashion Design and Engineering BE

2023-present

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)-Fashion MFA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Designer at Heaven Gaia (Beijing) Fashion Design Co.

· Communicate with head designer and assist in fabric shopping

· Participate in location shoots and set-ups

· Embroidery, beading, embossing and other garment decoration techniques

· Assist in selecting suitable fabrics

· Design and set up showroom display space

· Hand design and make accessories and headwear

AWARDS

2024 9th FIDA Awards  Short List

2021 Finalist of 2021 IRC Award International Land Rowing Creative Design Competition-Health Punk

2021 The Third Prize of The 7th ZSTU College Students' "Internet+" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition                                                   

2020 The Third Prize of Constitution Creative Design of The 4th "Ruimei Cup" College Students' Clothing Creative Design Competition in Zhejiang Province

2019 The Third Prize of The 5th ZSTU College Students' "Internet+" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

CONTACT

Phone: +1 864-745-3035

Email: shuyuyao116@gmail.com

ins:@shuyu_ruby