Portfolio: Fei Wang '20 (MFA-2)
The Office of Academic Affairs awarded Fei Wang ’20 (MFA-2), whose thesis project is featured on this page, the Chairman’s Award for her overall performance at NYSID. At NYSID, thesis projects are long journeys that challenge students to brainstorm, conduct research, and synthesize all they have learned. The journey ends with a presentation to a jury of faculty and industry professionals. Our students work closely with faculty to create hypothetical designs that offer solutions to real-world problems. View all 2020 thesis projects here.
Student: Fei Wang
Project: Flowing Fabric
Program: Master of Fine Arts (Post-professional)
Instructor: Lissette Carrera
This store, designed specifically for the Danish textiles brand Kvadrat, pushes the boundaries of the traditional textile showroom. Says Wang, “The store aims to educate the public, displaying the intricacies of the textile industry and the beauty behind the fabrics. Since contemporary art is an important element of the brand, the showroom displays fabrics in a dramatic way.” Wang had two invaluable mentors on this project, her thesis instructor Lissette Carrera and her personal mentor, retail and hospitality designer Sunwha Her. Wang is most proud of the multistory “fabric wave” that she designed. She says, “It is a unique way of displaying fabric, and visitors can interact with fabrics there. I also considered the lighting design for the fabric wave since it is hard to illuminate the curving surface. I want to thank my lighting professor David Wilburn, who inspired me.”
