Author Archives: Yen Kien Hang

New Year, New Materialism - Wonmin Park's Solo Show Preview

The bomb cyclone might have arrived, but it will not stop New Yorkers from brazing the cold front and stop by Carpenters Workshop Gallery at 5th and East 54th. Because on show is a pleasant surprise from Korean designer Wonmin Park.

January 05, 2018

Studio ilio - The Smartest Craftsmen

Smart Tech, Smart Tech, Where will Studio ilio takes us next - At the 12th edition of Seoul Korea's Craft Trend Fair, London based Studio ilio reminded us that technology and craft might not be nemesis after all.

December 29, 2017

Make way for the Design Economy - A Seoul Design Festival Report

At the 16th annual Seoul Design Festival, we finally get the chance to see the whole picture: A design economy that's self-sufficient enough to blossom even in the coldest winters and the furthest corners of the world.

December 15, 2017

First Look: IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living 2017

When November ends, Japanese furniture brands, on the other hand, are just gearing up for the new year. Here's your first look at the International Furniture Fair Tokyo (IFFT) show held last week.

November 27, 2017

Get your Nendo "Fix" here!

Fans of Nendo? Then come right in for a tour of his greatest hits this year. And if you see what you like, there is still time to start a design wish list.

November 20, 2017

Introducing Frank Chou: China's Golden Boy

In a country where copyright infringement is the norm, Frank Chou Design Studio is leading the way to reimagine the modern Chinese lifestyle.

November 13, 2017

Marble's Avengers - Hualien's Ultimate Line Up

Hualien, the so-called back yard of Taiwan has an untold secret. And its local designers are being assembled to revive it for the masses.

October 30, 2017

A Whole New (DESIGNART) World!

Your first look into DESIGNART, the newest design festival in Tokyo, with top picks by designer Tommaso Nani.

October 24, 2017

Playing Favourites - The material world of Yenchen & Yawen

Never heard of Jesmonite? Start now with our introduction by Yenchen & Yawen Design Studio.

October 24, 2017

Toumei - A match made in (Glass) Heaven

At their first solo show in Taipei, we meet with the founders of Toumei, a Japanese hand-blown glass brand.

October 13, 2017

The Rise of China's Designpreneurs

It might be the land known for copyright infringement, but China's homegrown designers are breaking the stereotype mold via the cloud.

September 27, 2017

A Design Festival Within A Design Festival? Why not!

How symbiosis is playing a bigger role in making local design festival global and accessible to all.

September 13, 2017