Chapter 109 Design Competition
The garment factory's design competition has finally arrived after much anticipation!
The competition site was bustling with people, and the atmosphere was tense and exciting. On the huge poster, the words "Garment Factory Design Competition" were printed. The colorful fabric samples, colorful balloons and busy staff formed a vibrant picture.
"Xiaoxi, everyone looks so beautiful today! Luckily, I changed into my new clothes when I came here, otherwise I would feel ashamed to see other people looking so gorgeous!"
Zeng Ling stood beside Lin Yuxi, constantly looking around. Although she said that she was ashamed of herself, her smiling face showed that she obviously didn't care!
What a joke! How could she miss such a lively and eye-opening event just because of a small psychological gap!
Besides, what is the gap?
Looking back a few months, everyone was covered in dust. It was only because of the continuous output of textile factories in these few months that people had so much cloth to sew their new clothes.
She is so proud of herself for coming out now, right? Which of these people’s clothes and fabrics have not passed through her hands?
The sense of accomplishment is simply too great!
Lin Yuxi smiled and nodded. There were indeed a lot of people. She glanced lightly at everyone's clothes, then gently patted the work in her arms, and her confidence was boosted.
As they talked, they walked towards the backstage together. Along the way, they met many other contestants, each holding their own design work, with nervousness and anticipation written all over their faces.
"Look, that's Director Shen's daughter-in-law. I heard that she's here to participate in the competition, too." A fashionable young woman whispered to her companion.
"Really? Then I'd like to see how good her work is." Another woman responded unconvinced.
Lin Yuxi heard their conversation, but she didn't care. With her current status, it was normal for some people to criticize her when she came to participate in the competition. Fortunately, today's judges were all from the clothing factory and the people who were not participating in the competition. Everything was open and transparent, so she was not afraid of people being dissatisfied.
This is a real contest of strength, and only the best works can win the favor of the public.
They walked through the bustling crowd and met another group of people, including the daughters of several clothing factory directors, section chiefs and other leaders who were also there to participate in the competition.
"Lin Yuxi, you're here to participate too!" A girl with twin ponytails greeted her enthusiastically. Although her tone was calm, her eyes revealed a spark of competition.
She is Ji Xiaoling, the daughter of the head of the purchasing department of the garment factory. She works in the broadcasting room. Before Lin Yuxi married into the factory, she was known as the factory belle and was the most beautiful among the female workers and family members in the garment factory.
But once Lin Yuxi married Director Shen's son Shen Minghui, Ji Xiaoling's title as the factory beauty disappeared in name only, and she was no longer the object of everyone's envy!
Lin Yuxi smiled and nodded, "Yes, I have been preparing for a long time, and I hope to get a good result."
"Your work looks great. Are you confident you can win?" Another girl praised, but her words sparked a fire.
You have to know that as families working in a garment factory, they know how much money the factory has invested in this design competition.
The first place in design is not only rewarded with a cash prize of 100 yuan, but also a coveted job position as the chief designer of a garment factory.
Designer?
The name alone gives the impression that he is no ordinary person. Add to that the excellent working environment, little work and unusually high wages, how can he not make everyone excited!
This is definitely the best time to gain both fame and fortune!
Lin Yuxi stared at the woman with ulterior motives for a while before slowly saying, "Do your best. No one can predict the outcome of the competition."
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The competition officially began. The host walked onto the stage with steady steps, holding a microphone in his hand and a friendly and enthusiastic smile on his face. He looked around, sweeping his eyes across the venue full of spectators, then cleared his throat and began his opening remarks in a slightly excited tone:
“Dear guests, friends from the garment factories,
good afternoon everyone!
On this sunny day, we gathered together to witness the grand occasion of this clothing factory design competition. Our competition aims to inspire the inspiration and creativity of each designer, so that their design concepts and talents can be fully displayed here.
Every contestant will have the opportunity to go on stage and show us their unique perspective and creative charm with their carefully prepared design plans.
The rules of the competition are as follows: First, each contestant will have five minutes to come on stage to explain his or her design concept, so that we can understand the original intention and source of inspiration of their design.
Afterwards, the contestants need to wear the clothing samples they carefully made on the prepared portrait models, so that we can have a glimpse and feel the perfect combination of the charm and practicality of the design.
The judging method will be open, fair and just, and all non-participating audience members present will vote together to select the best design in your mind.
Every vote represents your recognition and support, and is also the best affirmation of the contestants' hard work.
In the following period, let us look forward to every contestant shining the brightest on this stage and bringing us an unforgettable visual feast!
Now, I declare that the clothing factory design competition officially begins!
Let us welcome the first contestant to the stage with warm applause to present their wonderful design! "
As the host finished speaking, the venue was filled with warm applause and cheers, and the competition officially kicked off. The participating female workers came on stage one by one, some of them looked calm, while others were so nervous that their hands were shaking.
When it was Lin Yuxi's turn, she took a deep breath and walked onto the stage steadily. She was wearing a simple white shirt and a black long skirt, which looked elegant and generous, forming a sharp contrast with the exquisite dress in her hand.
"Hello everyone, I'm Lin Yuxi. The concept of this dress I designed is rooted in the pragmatism of our Chinese people, and strives to find a perfect balance between comfort and beauty."
She smiled and began to explain her design concept. "You see, the tailoring of this dress focuses on ergonomics, with simple and smooth lines. It not only conforms to the female body curve, but also ensures comfort. The skirt is designed to be loose and moderate, whether it is daily walking or sitting down and standing up, it can stretch freely without giving people a sense of restraint."
“I chose fabrics that are breathable and moisture-wicking to keep you cool even on hot summer days. They are also stretchy and can naturally expand and contract with your body’s movements, further enhancing the comfort of wearing them.”
"As for the aesthetics, I focus on simple yet not simplistic designs. There are no excessive decorations or complicated patterns, but a clever combination of colors and cuts to create a fresh and refined aesthetic. The color of the dress uses soft tones, which perfectly matches the aesthetic style of our elders and highlights the gentleness and elegance of women."
"In general, the design concept of this dress is practicality, comfort and beauty. I hope that through this work, I can show everyone's pursuit of simple and pragmatic style, and also show the spirit of women's pursuit of freedom, comfort and beauty in society."
The audience listened with great interest and nodded in agreement. That's great! They are so down-to-earth! Practicality, comfort and beauty are equally important. This really hits the spot!
Awesome! She is worthy of being the factory director's daughter-in-law!
Ji Xiaoling sat in the crowd, a trace of unwillingness flashed in her eyes. She didn't expect that Lin Yuxi, a small quality inspector, could be so good at talking!
Compared with Lin Yuxi's speeches, she, as the announcer in their factory, felt for the first time that the speeches she had prepared were not up to par!