Sc. 01 — Opening
China / Open for Collaboration
Fabric Designer · Developer · Content Creator
HylanZhao
Crafting innovative fabric designs with natural materials while building digital tools to modernize traditional industries.
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Sc. 02 — About
From police academy to fabric design — bringing a fresh perspective to traditional craft.
Born in 2000, I studied at Guangdong Police College from 2018 to 2022, then entered the fabric industry in 2024. Now I specialize in sofa and curtain fabric design and supply, focusing on natural material blends with a design-first approach.
The police academy taught me discipline and execution. My passion for design and technology led me to a different path in a traditional industry. To me, good fabric isn't just material — it's a fusion of design, texture, and experience.
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Natural Materials
Committed to natural blends that balance sustainability and quality.
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Design-Led
Design comes first. Not just a supplier, but a creator.
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Innovation
Using fresh thinking and modern tools to transform a traditional industry.
Sc. 03 — Manifesto
Good fabric comes from natural materials and thoughtful design.
We focus on natural material blends, giving each fabric warmth and character. We don't chase chemical shortcuts. We choose natural, sustainable, and lasting materials.
Fabric isn't just raw material — it's part of how a space feels. I bring design thinking to fabric, technology to efficiency, and storytelling to help people understand what makes fabric meaningful.
From police academy to fabric industry, it looks like a leap. But the core is the same: do everything with care, and create real value for people.
Skills: JavaScript, Python, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, Docker, Figma
Sc. 04 — Work
Selected work
01 / Fabric Design
Natural Blend Sofa Collection
Designed custom sofa fabrics for premium home brands using natural material blends — cotton, linen, wool. Design-led approach with full control from color to texture. Strong customer feedback and high repeat business.
02 / Product Design
Natural Curtain Innovation
Developed natural material curtain fabrics that balance light control, breathability, and aesthetics. No chemical coatings — just natural blends that deliver functionality. Sustainable, lasting, and textured.
03 / Content Creation
Natural Fabric Stories
Using short videos to tell the story of natural fabrics — from cotton fields to textile craft, from touch to design thinking. Helping people see what makes fabric meaningful and why natural materials are worth it.
04 / Software Development
Fabric Management Platform
Built a management system for the fabric industry — from sample library to order tracking. Streamlining traditional workflows with technology to make fabric supply more efficient.
Archive
- 2024Supply Chain AutomationDeveloped automation tools for fabric supply chain — end-to-end digital management from orders to delivery.Software Development
- 2023-2024Brand Design ServicesProviding brand visual and web development services for traditional businesses.Design
Sc. 05 — Experience
The story so far
2024 — Present
Fabric Designer & Developer
Entered the fabric industry in 2024, specializing in sofa and curtain fabric design and supply. Committed to natural material blends and a design-first approach, providing custom solutions for premium home brands while building digital tools to streamline operations.
Full-time · China · Fabric Design, Natural Materials, Supply Chain, JavaScript, React
2023 — Present
Content Creator
Sharing fabric knowledge, design philosophy, and natural material stories through short videos. Helping people understand what makes fabric good and why natural materials matter.
Part-time · Online · Content Strategy, Video Production, Social Media
2022 — 2024
Developer & Designer
During and after college, provided web development and brand design services for clients, building technical and design experience.
Freelance · Remote · React, Node.js, Figma, UI/UX
Education
- 2018 — 2022Guangdong Police CollegeBachelor's Degree, Guangzhou, ChinaPolice academy cultivated discipline, execution, and teamwork. During this time, I began exploring design and the fabric industry, laying groundwork for my career shift.
Certifications
- 2023Full-Stack Web Development Online Course
- 2022UI/UX Design Design Academy
Sc. 06 — Process
Every frame matters.
From the first conversation to the last pixel, the same care goes into structure, motion and speed.
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Listen
Understanding what customers need and how space comes together.
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Design
From material to color, touch to vision — every detail matters.
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Deliver
Quality fabric and responsive service create satisfaction.
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Iterate
Continuous refinement based on real feedback.