
Theme: Connection . Dissociative identity disorder (DID)
CONNECTION WITHIN THE SELF
ALTERS
.PROTECTOR.
.ABUSED VICTIM.
.CHILD.
Those who have Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) have multiple alters within the self. Connection within the self is crucial as some alters may intend to do harm to the host and the other alters, as well as creating conflicts. This dress is made to represent and to help establish connection between the different alters.
Protector
Abused Victim
Child



Contrasting material
Contrasting material are used to represent the characteristics of the different alters.
PROTECTOR
DENIM . BLEACHED
In representation of the tough, brave, strong and protective characteristic
ABUSED VICTIM
THERMOCHROMIC THREAD . WRAPPED AROUND WIRE
In representation of the shy, fragile, sorrowful characteristic
CHILD
FLOWY ORGANZA . TIE-DYE
In representation of the pure, vulnerable, cheerful, innocent characteristic
Contrasting Shape
The shapes are based on my primary research
PRIMARY RESEARCH
(particiapnts are asked to act out and write down a sentence in representation to the three alters)
LANGUAGE . COMMUNICATION


the 'blank sheet' idea

DESIGN SKETCHES




