Faculty-level Graduation Project Evaluation Session - Batch 1, Course 28 - Fashion Design Major

On April 29, 2026, the Faculty of Fine Arts & Design of Van Lang University held the Faculty-level Graduation Project Judging Session for the 28th Cohort, Batch 1 - Fashion Design Major. The expert panel recognized 54 projects with diverse and impressive prototypes and sketches. Each design told a unique story where creative inspiration blended with practical technique, clearly reflecting the maturity in thinking and professional competence of each student.

The expert panel arrived early to ensure the grading process was conducted rigorously, and to monitor the students' preparation and presentation of their samples

After six weeks of rigorous design and prototype development, many graduation projects received positive feedback from the expert panel, clearly demonstrating creative thinking, novelty, and applicability of the topic. Based on this, students collaborated with their instructors to select 25 complete sketches for the collection, and developed 20 to 30 prototypes depending on the topic.

Many of the collections were meticulously crafted, clearly demonstrating the students' aesthetic direction and seriousness in the idea development process

At the Faculty-level judging session, the expert panel evaluated the prototypes from various aspects, including material handling, decorative techniques, garment structure, and testing processes, thereby determining their suitability for application in the final product. In addition, the panel also emphasized the importance of the grading system, as it serves as a foundation for students to clarify their research process, development, and proposed design solutions for their collection.

The expert panel provided detailed feedback on the selection of patterns and color schemes, ensuring visual effectiveness and the full expression of the design concept

Inspired by the camouflage behavior of certain arthropod species, student Phan Xuan Giau (Class 26), supervised by MSc. Tran Dinh Minh Huy, made a strong positive impression on the expert panel with her "Autumn-Winter Formal Wear Collection for Women Aged 25-35". Based on her research, the project identified the core characteristics of the inspiration, including camouflage behavior, form structure, and color features in relation to the environment. These characteristics were selected and analyzed by Xuan Giau, forming the basis for developing solutions regarding style, structure, patterns, and material surfaces in the design, reflecting the adaptation of organisms to their environment.

During the development of the project, Xuan Giau stated that he encountered difficulties in clearly demonstrating the camouflage mechanisms of some arthropod species, as well as ensuring suitability for users

The collection aims to balance aesthetics, practicality, and creativity in material handling and garment construction, while showcasing the beauty of nature in its state of survival and adaptation. The design primarily utilizes materials such as beads and sequins, creating new embellishment materials and adapting them to the environment. Furthermore, it employs techniques of beading, embroidery, and structural development applied to garments to ensure aesthetic harmony, color balance, and thematic meaning.

The project was meticulously designed, from the selection of embellishments to the handling of color transitions using materials such as beads and sequins, thereby creating a new embellishment material

Following the Faculty-level evaluation, students will continue for six weeks to create prototypes and participate in the preliminary evaluation in mid-June. Only those who meet the preliminary criteria will be allowed to present their projects to the Examination Board around the end of June. Practical feedback from the Board will help students further refine their projects, providing them with a solid foundation for their future professional careers.

News: Anh Minh

Photos: Tram Le