Chuanzhe Xiong
Interaction Design
Abstract
Chuanzhe (Bill) Xiong is committed to using design as a tool to craft better products and user experiences, ultimately improving people’s lives. Through his thesis project, LoopLab, he integrates NFC technology into fashion brands’ e-commerce platforms to streamline the resale process. By embedding NFC tags directly into garments, LoopLab simplifies the collection of product details, facilitating an easier resale experience and promoting sustainable consumer practices. The project enhances the lifecycle of garments by enabling direct resale through brand-specific apps and supporting circular fashion initiatives. Through LoopLab, Bill demonstrates how technology and design can work together to minimize environmental impact and transform fashion consumption.
A North Face Jacket hung up against a white wall. On the jacket there is a tan tag with a circle cut out that says "TAP" with an arrow pointing to the circle cut out.
Chuanzhe Xiong, LoopLab, 2024. Design installation. Photo: Farrel Sudrajat.
A phone laid flat on top of a black jacket. On the phone screen an image of the same jacket can be seen. There is text on the phone that reads "Success! You just tapped into magic!".
Chuanzhe Xiong, Prototype, 2024. Photo, 1920 x 1080, Image courtesy of the artist.
 A closeup shot of a patch that reads "Loop Lab" with a circular outline being stitched onto a North Face jacket.
Chuanzhe Xiong, Stitching the Patch, 2024. Photo, 1920 x 1080, Image courtesy of the artist.
A pile of loop lab patches with white rings surrounding the logo.
Chuanzhe Xiong, NFC Patches, 2024. Photo, 1920 x 1080, Image courtesy of the artist.
A closeup shot of a person holding a phone and using the app. It reads "Success! You Just Tapped into Magic!" while hovering over a tan tag. There are black patches with the logo seen in the background.
Chuanzhe Xiong, LoopLab, 2024. Design installation. Photo: Farrel Sudrajat.
Chuanzhe Xiong peeking over a pile of various black clothing.
Chuanzhe Xiong, Product Video Behind the Scenes, 2024. Photo, 1920 x 1080. Photo: Yifi Fu.
Committee
Chad Hall, Chair
Karen Cheng
Education
MFA, Interaction Design, University of Washington, 2024

BA, Art, The Pennsylvania State University, 2020
Contact
Awards + Accomplishments
2023, Design Striker Award
2023, Kenneth Striker Scholarship
2022, Recruitment Fellowship
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