Residency Recap
Future Heritage Residency
Discover how three emerging designers collaborated remotely with Hmong artisans to create wearable sculptures that merge tradition with mixed-reality storytelling.
← Back to StoriesResidency Structure
- Immersion Labs: Weekly sessions introducing Hmong cultural motifs, ritual practices, and artisan histories.
- Co-creation Studios: Shared virtual workspaces where teams iterated on 3D forms, textures, and narrative scripts.
- Showcase Broadcast: A live-streamed finale presenting finished pieces with synchronized holographic projections and spoken-word performances.
Residency Outcomes
Wearable Portals
Sculptural adornments combining silver filigree with translucent resin, activated by responsive lighting and sound.
Interactive Archive
A digital repository archiving prototypes, artisan feedback, and design research for future cohorts.
Community Dialogues
Roundtable discussions on cultural guardianship, equitable collaboration, and futurist design ethics.
Residency Journal
Daily reflections captured by participants, highlighting learning breakthroughs and cross-cultural insights.
Apply for Next Cohort
The Future Heritage Residency welcomes designers, technologists, and cultural researchers. Interested creatives can submit proposals outlining collaborative goals, community impact, and cultural respect commitments.
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