Alaska teen uses light-up dresses to combat darkness and inspire joy
Summary
Sara DeVolld, a high school senior from Alaska, designs light-up dresses to help fight the effects of long, dark winters and bring joy to her community. She combines fashion, science, and technology by embedding LED lights and mechanical parts into her handmade gowns.Key Facts
- Sara DeVolld is a fourth-generation Alaskan and a high school senior.
- She creates custom gowns with LED lights and motorized moving parts, like wings.
- Her dresses can take over 300 hours to make, all by hand.
- DeVolld taught herself engineering and programming through online tutorials.
- She was recognized as a National STEM Champion and spoke in Washington, D.C.
- DeVolld aims to help people suffering from seasonal affective disorder and high suicide rates in Alaska.
- Besides designing dresses, she mentors students, teaches ballet, and promotes wellness through a program called Dance for Heart.
- She attended a summer program at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to improve her skills.
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