Using only memory to make Asian-style kites, which use hundreds of bamboo struts in its structure, a kite designer is unlikely to be able to make many different designs. Huang said that after a few years he sometimes can no longer remember how to make a kite of his own design, because he's simply made too many. His sketches allow him to go back through his files and resurrect his older designs and share his knowledge with kite lovers and hopefully with future generations.
Huang's approach to kite making differs from conventional methods by placing more emphasis on the artistic design of a kite's framework, rather than just focusing on the surface design. Precision, artistic beauty and knowledge of aerodynamics all play key roles in this respect. Making use of original drawing, Huang is able to create kites that are both beautiful and structurally elegant.
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