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Jiayi Yin

Parsons School of Design

Whether our progress truly serves humanity or quietly displaces our essence in favor of efficiency is the central question behind my work. I explore the intersection of technology and fashion, translating digital aesthetics into wearable forms that challenge conventional perceptions of clothing. Inspired by cyberpunk worlds and the evolving role of technology in daily life, I create garments that are both speculative and constitutional. Drawn to the interplay between the organic and the synthetic, my designs invite those curious about the future to join the conversation around automation.

Evolutionary Theory of Sentience

Category: Apparel

Competitions: Fashion Competition 2025

This concept examines the evolving relationship between humans and technology, envisioning a future where the boundaries between organic and artificial dissolve as technology becomes deeply integrated with human existence. As biological and digital systems merge, humans transform into hybrids with enhanced perception, communication, and functionality. However, this integration also reveals a paradox: while technology offers unprecedented opportunities for self-augmentation and connection, it simultaneously fosters an increasing dependency on systems beyond our full control. This dependency raises critical questions about autonomy, ethics, and the essence of being human in a technologically intertwined reality. What is the cost of this trade-off and does progress truly serve humanity or does it quietly displace its essence in favor of efficiency.

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