2025 Designer Profile Jess Zhang

A fourth year Economics, East Asian Languages and Civilizations major, and also a returning designer for MODA, presenting motion through modern style.

a bold exploration of texture, structure, and movement in modern design

is what Jess is about.

What is your primary design inspiration ?

“Issey Miyake’s BAO BAO bags and Paco Rabanne’s 1969 bags. I was drawn to the materials and outlines of their works and wanted to produce something that is similarly bold and playful. ”

BAO BAO bags and Paco Rabanne’s 1969 bags

What central themes do you explore in your work?

“A major theme of my design is movement. By playing with metallic and reflective materials and components, I aim to highlight how clothing is not static, but dynamic. My collection tinkers with geometric shapes and metallic elements and is an experiment with reflectivity, texture, and structure."

How does your collection stand out ?

“By focusing on geometric structures and metallic textures, my collection combines bold aesthetics with functionality. The designs create an ever-changing visual experience, ensuring they are as dynamic as the people who wear them.”