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HEALING YA — Chemo Care Sun Hat

Entrant: Tsinghua University

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2026

Silver

CategoryConceptual
Class / SubcategoryFashion, Apparel & Garment
Social Design
Country / RegionChina
Client’s nameBeijing Qilinglu Culture Media Co., Ltd.

The project

Project description.

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People undergoing chemotherapy face profound physical and emotional challenges. Beyond the pain of a highly sensitive, vulnerable scalp, hair loss often leads to a loss of identity and a reluctance to appear in public. Traditional medical headwear focuses solely on covering up, often reinforcing the "patient" stigma. HEALING YA reimagines this experience as an inclusive, sun-protective hat designed to restore comfort, dignity, and emotional security.

Aesthetically, HEALING YA is designed as a stylish everyday accessory rather than a medical device. Crafted from UPF50+ antibacterial fabric, it is extraordinarily soft, lightweight, and breathable, providing essential physical protection against sunlight, heat, and friction.

What sets HEALING YA apart is its profound understanding of the psychological journey of healing. It features a series of interchangeable decorative attachments, allowing users to customize their look based on their emotional stage—turning passive concealment into active self-expression. A discreet keepsake pocket offers space for a comforting note, while a hidden medical ID tag ensures safety in emergencies.

Furthermore, the hat physically folds into an elegant flower shape, transforming it into a meaningful gift for hospital visits, family support, and charitable programs. HEALING YA is more than an accessory; it is a wearable form of social care that empowers patients to step outdoors with confidence and grace.

Project credits.

Rong Xiao

Team Lead

Yefan Liu

Team Lead

Xiaoyang Sun

Xinyi Zheng

Yiying Chen

Caiyun Yang

Yihang Hou

Pei Hai

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