Foam of Desire
Grounded in a critique of the desires and emptiness that define modern consumerism, this piece uses garment design to interrogate the alienation festering within material wealth. It reimagines seventeenth century aristocratic attire, shaping a moldable fabric into a voluptuous silhouette that mimics a body devoured by desires. A palette of turquoise blue, clashing with sweet pink and sickly yellowish green, creates a superficially alluring yet deeply disquieting effect. This tension invites viewers to contemplate the nature of desires.
Foam of Desire Clothing Design by Kaiqi Zhang was featured as a creative example of communication design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Foam of Desire Clothing Design won the Bronze A' Design Award in Costume and Heritage Wear Design in 2026. The A' Costume and Heritage Wear Design Award is a highly prestigious, international, juried design recognition program that rewards outstanding design of theatrical costumes, fantasy wear, cosplay gowns, historical clothing, kimonos, saris, dashikis, lederhosen, kilts, hanboks and more.
