Stuck at Prom Duck Tape Project, 2020

Overview

Situation

For a fashion design competition called "Stuck at Prom" organized by the Duck Tape company, I was challenged to design & create an entire prom look out of Duck Tape.

Time Frame

This project was done over the course of Spring, 2020.

Task​​

• Sketch & Design a unique prom look

• Create the designed apparel from Duck Tape

• Write a short essay about what this look meant

• Create a video describing this prom look

 

Action

In this project, I spent most of my time bringing my roughly sketched design to life. Some features of the design came later than others; my creativity flourished. After finishing the design, I reflected on the prom look. I realized my vision when creating this look was to display the beauty of life through wearable art. I wrote my essay about this. When constructing the video, I put clips together of the creation of the look. After completing these tasks, I got much insight into my identity.

 

Results

Although I did not win this competition, I discovered something more important. I was fervently passionate and involved with fashion design. Every step of this process was exciting and engaging to me. Therefore, I understood clearly that this is something I will actively do in my life. Displaying human creativity, beauty, and expression are concepts I value in my identity. This project is evidence of that. There is much innovative opportunity in the United States to integrate the sciences, artworks, dance arts, musical arts, technology, and so much more with fashion.