Islamabad: For Muhammad Yasir Baloch, a Pakistani undergraduate studying art and product design at Chengdu University, China is a lesson in creativity, according to a report carried by China Economic Net (CEN) on Wednesday.
The buildings towering over the city’s streets, the ancient artifacts displayed in its museums, and the intricate embroidery on traditional garments all speak to him in the language of design.
“When I see the buildings here, I am truly amazed,” Yasir Baloch said, describing his surroundings with evident enthusiasm. “China is a vast country with a rich tapestry of culture, art and design. It has opened my eyes to new possibilities.”
As a product design student, Yasir Baloch sees his field as closely tied to everyday life. “Design is about creating new things and solving problems,” he said. His journey in China began with the fundamentals. “I started with the basics, with sketching and design. I first understood what 2D and 3D are, and how I can create innovative designs for new generations.” This foundation has paved the way for his current ambitions.
Yasir has immersed himself in China’s artistic heritage, walking through the halls of Chengdu’s Jinsha Site Museum, where relics of the ancient Shu civilization tell stories of a distant past. This philosophy recently took shape in a project that fused Pakistani and Chinese cultures through fashion design.
The design, which he named after his birthday, blended vibrant Pakistani patterns with refined Chinese craftsmanship. The work received positive feedback from his teachers and has helped shape the direction of his upcoming thesis.
“I want to do my thesis in fashion design because I think it suits me,” he said. “China has given me a lot of fashion sense.” For Yasir, fashion is more than clothing. It is a canvas for cultural fusion.
