“When discussing things online with people from other countries or people who are not that familiar with our culture, there will often be a loss of focus due to different linguistic logics; but the design is to use the simplest symbols to represent or produce merchandise, for it is the one thing that can best … Continue reading
Category: Co-creation product introduction
“This project makes us know that we should always develop to keep up with the world. No matter what obstacles you face and soon every problem will be fine. But if we stop and do nothing we will become obsolete people. Therefore, we should look at new possibilities in every problem we face. ” ── … Continue reading
“I think Senia is a very energized person. Although my English is not good, I could feel that everyone was very happy when they chatted, and wanted to be her friends.” ── Huang Wen-Chi, Designer at 2nd Corner Studio “You have to like it from your heart and then you can continue the traditional weaving. … Continue reading
“I want to deliver work experience that has no limits, no excuses, no difficulty, everything can be done. It’s to do or not do.” ──Korakot Aromdee, Thai designer “I was very excited at the beginning of the project, and when I finally saw the design, I felt that the colors were unique, robust and lively. … Continue reading
“In my opinion, the co-creation products are a success. I’m really happy that Abus has adapted to natural-dye colour, and I’m sure the market’s acceptance in this product, as well as in the future.” ── Myra Widiono, Indonesian fashion designer “Despite the language barrier, we could understand the problem Myra tried to express just by … Continue reading
“The interesting thing about this collaboration is that you see a person with a totally different cultural background, and to a certain degree, you share some common preferences, but the methods are somewhat different. Coupled that with the fact that the discussion was done in a virtual framework, and throughout the process, I felt a … Continue reading
“I’m impressed with how much respect they put to the fiber, as well as how they value their tradition, heritage and culture.” ── Ditta Sandico, Filipino fashion designer The color combination seems nice. We are thinking maybe we can make it into bags or some decorations that can be hanged on the wall in the … Continue reading
“We want to thank Leo for saying yes to so many things. Even he tried to say no, we didn’t want to listen to him so we just forced him to say yes. In the end, he did it and it’s beautiful.” ── Tanoti Crafts “I want to build a young team, to pass down … Continue reading
“Essence Design & Craft specializes in pairing and combination of different materials for more modern designs. If we had the opportunity to observe their production onsite, check out every step of their procedure, it would make our probe into the essence even deeper.” ── Lee Ya-Ching, Designer at Essence Design & Craft “We told the … Continue reading
“Before, I used to come to the site myself, or make a sample for craftsmen to duplicate. So the unique thing this time was that I could only rely on pictures and videos to learn the texture of hemp. Nuansri’s daughter was truly helpful!” Chung Chiung-Yi (Eileen), founder of Mee. Textile “Mama has her own … Continue reading