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Hmong Silver,  | International Design Awards Winners
Hmong Silver,  | International Design Awards Winners
Hmong Silver,  | International Design Awards Winners
Hmong Silver,  | International Design Awards Winners
Hmong Silver,  | International Design Awards Winners
Hmong Silver,  | International Design Awards Winners

Hmong Silver

UniversityArt Center College of Design
Lead DesignersZehui Ni
CreditsYuxi Li
Prize(s)Honorable Mention
Entry Description

Popular in the Qing and Ming Dynasties, Horse-Faced Mamian skirts are beloved for the symbolism of strength and resilience. This design is a brilliant dance between two exquisite techniques in oriental history: mother-of-pearl inlays and Hmong silver craft. Imagine the very essence of the sea and cosmos—the allure of its depths and shimmering mysteries—captured and transformed into design for everyday wear. Hidden within its lustrous folds are myriad Hmong silver tales, intertwining tales of love, resilience, and triumph, reflecting humanity's eternal quest for meaning, connection, and beauty.

Bio

Zehui Ni is an award-winning designer and entrepreneur whose work embodies quiet, powerful elegance. With a commitment to integrity and responsibility, she creates humble tools that empower wellness and elevate the human experience. Guided by rigorous research and thoughtful strategy, Zoe seeks intentional design opportunities—solutions that are adaptable, ethical, and deeply considerate. Celebrated across tech, fashion, and product design, her creations seek the delicate equilibrium that sustains the human experience with sophistication.