Designer Profile: Jess Xiong

What year are you?

“4th year”

What is your major(s)? minor(s)?

Econ spec. data science and art history double, philosophy minor”

In around two sentences, summarize the major inspiration or influences on your designs.

Jess Xiong

“I wanted to touch on personal identity in my pieces. I wanted my designs to be an expression of how we evolve over time/how particular parts of our past selves manifest in how we present today”

What are the major themes of your designs? Is there anything particular that you are trying to convey?

“Major themes are childhood nostalgia, magic, entertainment, and wonder.”

Anything else you would like to share? about the process, materials, or unexpected changes?

“This is my last year so im tryna go out with a bang.”