We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer SHUI YEE CHIN about their original and creative Drop Thread Earrings design work. SHUI YEE CHIN is an award-winning fashion designer, that makes our world a better place with their original drop thread earrings works.
SHUI YEE CHIN ("SYC") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Floral SY Drop Thread Earrings. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
SYC : the idea came from a lantern i made with my dad during my childhood.
SYC : designing a concept that could create a 3D feel, with the idea usable on any kind of patterns.
SYC : I would like to design more patterns using this concept.
SYC : few months.
SYC : I couldn't spot this design concept anywhere I went or in any retail shops, therefore, I had the urge to bring my idea to life.
SYC : I'm open to collaborations if there comes an opportunity. I will definitely consider.
SYC : It's been spinning in my head for quite sometime where I do not see this concept at any retail stores.
SYC : Women of any age.
SYC : Usability. The introduction of a new way of configuring an earring.
SYC : I initially wanted to name it Floral Lanterns but then needed to revise it to Floral SY which is my initials.
SYC : The center bars I added to make a 3D feel. With this concept, I can create any patterns that could be viewed from all angles.
SYC : I did work with a jewelry manufacturer overseas to bring my idea to life.
SYC : Definitely the Visual enhancement.
SYC : my research includes online research, travelling to other countries, and of course researching locally at retail shops.
SYC : I cant draw, I normally handmade all my prototypes.
SYC : Essentially I would like to know how good my design is and what the judges think.
