About Me
I’m Summer Han, a fashion designer and researcher focused on advancing user-centered design, sustainable aesthetics, and the intersection of nature and technology in fashion. My work combines organic forms with technical innovation, integrating 3D printing and AI to explore new possibilities in design. I hold a background in Visual Communication and Marketing, along with a Master’s in Fashion Design, and my research delves into how fashion can empower and evolve through creative technologies. I am passionate about contributing to this dynamic field by bridging art, technology, and human-centered design.
Education
2021-2023
Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Body and Garment
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, May 2023
2017-2021
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design
Minor in Marketing
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, June 2021
2019
Fashion Design
University of the Arts London, London, July 2019
2018
Hong Kong Contemporary Art
Lingnan University of Hong Kong, Hongkong, August 2018
Awards
2023
Fashion Future Graduate Showcase 2023 Graduate
Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Runway360
2023
First Place of A\N/A Chicago Leadership Escape Fashion Champions of Success Awards
A/N/A A Non-Agency®
2023
First Place of Raymond Hudd Millinery Award
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2022
Third Prize of Alibaba AGI Global Challenge 2022
Alibaba Global Initiatives (AGI)
2022
Finalist of Pierre Cardin Young Designer's Contest, version US
Maison Pierre Cardin
Shows & Exhibitions
2024
Fashion Futures 2024
Cinecity Studios Chicago, 2429 W 14th St, Chicago, US
2024
A Garment Gallery Pop-Up
Olio: Curated Event Space,1525 Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, US
2024
Perception
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 s Michigan Ave, Chicago, US
2023
Paris Fashion Week
45 Rue Vivienne, Paris, France
2023
New York Fashion Week
16 Beaver St, New York, NY ,US
2023
Fashion Futures 2023
Chicago Culture Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, US
2023
London Fashion Week
Fashionscout, 31 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EY, England, UK
2022
Chicago Fashion week
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, US
2021
Future thoughts, exhibition of works by emerging young artists
Nomadic Gallery, Tianmuli, Xihu District, Hangzhou, China
Projects
2024
LLM Multiagent-Based Fashion Design System
In this project, I propose an AI-driven design framework utilizing large language models (LLMs) and multi-agent collaboration to automate concept creation, material exploration, and style refinement. This system integrates AI at each stage, aiming to enhance both creativity and efficiency in fashion design.
2024
Candycore- Sweet Dreanland: Concept to Creation: AI-Driven Design Transformation Pipeline
"Sweet Dreamland" revives my childhood candy-inspired designs through an AI-driven approach, utilizing machine learning for unique pattern generation, color synthesis, and concept refinement. This collection highlights my expertise in integrating AI with fashion design to transform imaginative concepts into distinctive, modern pieces.
2024
A virtual fashion collection crafted with Clo3D, highlighting intricate textures and vivid colors.
2023
This project explores an ethereal collection merging high-quality craftsmanship, such as delicate beading and tailoring, with AI-generated prints and emerging technologies. The lookbook features AIGC, highlighting the seamless integration of traditional garment production with advanced AI, creating a futuristic yet elegant fashion line that showcases promising potential for development.
2022
This project showcases an immersive collection inspired by oceanic depths, where digital patterns and 3D-printed elements were transformed into tangible fashion pieces. Through advanced 3D printing and digital fabrication techniques, the collection captures the fluidity and mystery of the underwater world, blending technological precision with natural beauty.
2022
This project is a virtual fashion collaboration with Xiaohongshu, China's top social media platform. Influencers virtually try on digital designs, showcasing them to their followers. These exclusive looks are sold as NFTs, merging fashion with tech innovation and offering a new way to engage and shop on Xiaohongshu.
2022
In collaboration with Xiaohongshu, the "The Rose Vow" project introduces virtual fashion, where influencers digitally try on exclusive designs and showcase them to their followers. These digital outfits are sold as NFTs, blending fashion with tech innovation and offering a new way for users to engage and shop on the platform.
2021
Brand Genesis: Building the Identity of Summer Han
This project outlines the comprehensive process of developing the Summer Han brand, from initial concept to full realization. It showcases a strategic approach to branding, blending creative experimentation, market research, and visual identity development with multi-channel communication strategies. The brand focuses on sustainability, romantic elegance, and the integration of advanced technology, targeting affluent, eco-conscious women who seek timeless fashion. Through this project, I highlight my ability to navigate the complexities of brand creation, ensuring a cohesive presence across both digital and physical platforms.
2021
This project presents a collection inspired by the elegance of the Tang Dynasty, enhanced through Clo3D to expand the exploration of garment structure and silhouette. By leveraging digital tools, the collection achieves greater diversity in design while minimizing waste in the creative process, merging historical inspiration with sustainable, innovative practices.
2021
This project explores a collection inspired by the natural life cycle of flowers, utilizing fiber optic fabric and interactive textiles woven with electronic components. These innovative materials introduce dynamic illumination and responsiveness, reflecting the vibrant phases of blooming flowers and advancing the integration of textile technology within fashion design.
2021
This project combines ancient Chinese cosmology with modern spacesuit technology and polymer materials to explore the future direction of Chinese civilization. By integrating the Five Elements and Eight Diagrams from Taoist cosmology, this work envisions a unique cultural and technological synthesis that bridges traditional philosophy with futuristic innovation.
2020
"The Birth of Venus" reimagines classical femininity through modern technology, blending inspiration from Renaissance art with digital innovation. This project transforms iconic Venus imagery into abstract, ethereal patterns using AI and 3D modeling & printing, creating a wearable projection that celebrates both beauty and empowerment. By combining historical artistry with futuristic design, it presents a contemporary vision of the goddess that resonates with modern ideals of strength and femininity.
2020
"Create Me" is a virtual fashion project that explores self-expression in the digital world, where virtual goods carry real value. By merging fashion with VR, AR, and digital avatars, this project redefines personal style and identity in both virtual and physical spaces. Through industry analysis and innovative technology, "Create Me" investigates if virtual fashion can fulfill the same needs as traditional clothing, shaping a new era of self-representation.
2019
Fashion Forward: AI-Driven Trend Analysis
This project began in 2019 with traditional forecasting methods, with later plans to integrate emerging technologies like AI. This project aims to improve trend predictions and provide deeper insights into consumer behavior, helping fashion e-commerce platforms make smarter product decisions and stay ahead of the market.
Professional Skills
Software skills
Adobe suit(Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Gerber AccuMark/PDS/AccuScan
Stable Diffusion (ComfyUI)
Clo3D
Cinema4D
Unity
Blender
Rhino
Midjourney
Microsoft suit(Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Others
Python & R
Drawing and Painting
Draping
Pattern Making
Sewing machine operations
Languages
English
Chinese (mandarin)