Exploring the people, ideas, and creative work shaping Thailand’s distinctive design landscape—from traditional craft to contemporary fashion, architecture, and graphics.
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The series so far.
More than 120 conversations with the designers,
architects, strategists, founders, and organizations
shaping creative Asia.
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Aparna Dhareshwar – ‘Design in India is integrated into our daily lives’
A conversation with the Partner at Sameep Padora & Associates about India’s diverse architectural identity,...
Interview: Luke Yeung on Architecture and Design in Thailand
Luke Yeung, Partner at Bangkok-based architecture and design studio Architectkidd, works alongside Udomsak Komonvilas and...
Q&A: Saerom Yoon – ‘I Wanted Colors to be Shown Before the Form’
Inspired by the colors of sunset and sunrise, Korean furniture designer Saerom Yoon creates pieces...
A Conversation with Designer Kelvin Wong of KKelvin Studio
Drawing from his upbringing in Thailand and Malaysia and an appreciation for vernacular art, Kelvin...
A Conversation with Parpis Leelaniramol & Setthakarn Yangderm – Founders of TOUCH Architect
We recently spoke with the talented pair Setthakarn Yangderm and Parpis Leelaniramol, Founders and Design...
Q&A: Jintaek Park & Songyee Paek – The Vibrant Designs of AURG
A conversation with the husband-and-wife team behind Seoul-based AURG Design, sharing their insights and vibrant...
Vandana Dhawan Saxena – India’s richness lies in its many layers—language, craft, food, and tradition
A conversation with the Founder and Design Principal of Studio IV Designs on India’s layered...
Q&A: A Conversation With Jiyoun Kim on Korean Design
Designer Jiyoun Kim discusses the evolution of Korean design, the challenges and rewards of working...
Ader Error: Seoul’s Global Streetwear Sensation
Ader Error, the anonymous fashion collective born out of Seoul is a global phenomenon. Their...
Khushboo Bansal – ‘Indian design is defined by its ability to absorb complexity’
A conversation with Principal Architect at STHAPATI about the firm’s work, the layered identity of...
A Conversation with Artist Phannapast Taychamaythakool
We recently spoke with Phannapast Taychamaythakool, a celebrated Thai contemporary artist and designer known for...
Q&A: Linda Hee Jung Lee on Korean Hospitality Design
In our continuing Korean Design in Focus series, we recently caught up with Linda Hee...
Interview: Autchawin Thongtawach — Managing Director at Autchawin Architect
Autchawin Thongtawach blends traditional Thai principles with modern innovation, creating sustainable designs that harmonize functionality,...
Teerapoj Teeropas Co-Founder and Creative Director of Kitt.Ta.Khon
Thai Furniture Design. Teerapoj Teeropas, the visionary behind Kitt.Ta.Khon. He is on a mission to...
Interview: Pakpoom Lamoonpan, Founder and Designer at Routine Studio
A conversation with the founder of Routine Studio reveals how Thai humor and Japanese design...
Jeonghwa Seo: Inspired Furniture Designs
Jeonghwa Seo is a South Korean designer whose work is defined by an exploration of...
Q&A: Weerapon Wongtawan — Owner & Product Designer of LUKYANG Studio
For our Thai Design in Focus series, Lukyang shared his insights on the uniqueness and...
Ravideep Singh – ‘Design must be grounded in empathy’
Next in our Indian Design in Focus series, we speak with the Associate Director at...
Q&A: Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee from HAS Design and Research
In this conversation, Hung and Songkittipakdee share their insights on traditional Thai design, sustainable practices,...
안녕하세요 – Welcome to Korean Design in Focus
Korean design isn’t just having a moment—it’s redefining the global design landscape. And if you’re...
Q&A: Jarut Chanprapanont & Kumphol Ponpisute — Co-Founders of SMM
Blending artistic flair with commercial savvy, Bangkok’s Studio Marketing Materials (SMM), led by co-founder and...
Hankufi: Korean Meets Arabic Through Typography
Seoul-based Sudanese designer Ethar Elaagib has collaborated with Egyptian typographer Mahmoud Hamdy to create ‘Hankufi’...
Mathang Thyagaraj & Arjun Guleria – ‘Indian design is not a singular aesthetic, but a sensibility’
Indian Design in Focus. A conversation with the Partners at Ogatu Creative Studio about the...
Apiwat Chitapanya – Furniture Design Blending Art and Functionality
Apiwat Chitapanya is a furniture designer who merges traditional Thai craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics to...
Asha Sairam – ‘We have a rich tradition of design and craft to draw from’
As part of our Indian Design in Focus series, we recently caught up with Asha...
Hwan-Woo Oh and Jung-Gon Kim – Founders of Betwin Space
Seoul-based architectural design firm Betwin Space pushes the limits of spatial design by creating environments...
Akash Kumawat & Anusha Tallam – ‘Bold design more than truth demands trust’
A conversation with the Co-Founders of Studio EBBXFLO on multiplicity in Indian design, subconscious cues,...
Siddharth Khandelwal – ‘Distinctiveness is essential in a cluttered world’
A conversation with the Founder and Design Director of Pollinate Labs on India’s vibrancy and...
Rahul Mistri – ‘Design should be sensorily rich’
A conversation with the Founder and Principal Designer of Open Atelier Mumbai about the intricacies...
Designing Tomorrow: The Seoul Design Foundation’s Vision – Part 2
Part two of our conversation with Sang Mook Rhee of the Seoul Design Foundation, exploring...
Interview: Smich Smanloh Type Director and Partner at Cadson Aksorn
An in-depth look at Thai typography, exploring the balance between tradition and innovation in type...
The Branding Behind Branding in Asia’s Design in Focus Debut
How does a design studio, run by non-koreans, create a minimalist logo that encapsulates centuries...
Gautam & Shitu Patil – ‘India is not a single aesthetic, it’s a spectrum of expressions’
For our next Indian Design in Focus interview we talk with the founders of Plus...
Surajit Majhi – Indian design mirrors the country’s rhythm — dynamic, layered, and full of surprises
As part of Indian Design in focus we speak with the Founder and Director of...
Q&A: A Conversation on Design With Jin Jung
Jin Jung, a graphic designer and professor at Kookmin University in Seoul, blends philosophy and...
Korean Illustrator Sehee Chae is Creating Colorful Worlds
With a portfolio spanning advertising, publishing, album covers, and children’s books, Chae’s work is characterized...
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