The workshop ‘Pooi To × Barbie Qipao Design (Primary Section) Competition 2017’ sponsored by Mattel Barbie sought to maintain the tradition of wearing cheongsam as a school uniform and to carry forward traditional Chinese arts and culture. This year, more than 900 entries were submitted. Their ideas were novel and their products were innovative. 21 semi-finalists attended the Mini Qipao Making Workshop with their parents. Under the guidance of qipao masters and artists, and with the help of our students, the participants made their unique mini qipao. Not only were the winning entries well received, but they were also showcased in different places and reported by the media (Hong Kong 01) (Hong Kong Economic Times ). We would like to give our special thanks to the adjudicators including Ms Catherine Chan, the Director of Product Design of Mattel Operations Asia at Mattel Inc., Ms Betty Yan, Senior Brand Manager of Mattel, Mr Helius Yuen, a qipao collector and Ms Constance Cheung. We would also express our deepest gratitude to the advisors, Mr Fung Yau-choi, a qipao master, and Mr Kenny Shiu, a qipao portrait painter, for their invaluable advice.