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Q&A: Yaow Suwanna Ruayrinsaowarot — MD and Creative Director at Studio.byYSR
As part of our Thai Design in Focus series, we speak with Yaow Suwanna Ruayrinsaowarot to...
Smita Thomas – ‘Design is at its most radical when it reconsiders value itself’
Indian Design in Focus: A conversation with the Principal Designer at interior design and content...
Notable Works of Architecture in Seoul for Your Next Visit
A sprawling metropolis of nearly 10 million, Seoul offers countless opportunities to view a variety...
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,...
Q&A: Ratiwat Suwannatrai — Co-Founder of Openbox Architects
As part of our Thai Design in Focus series, we speak with architect Ratiwat Suwannatrai...
How Hyundai Card Turned Typography Into a Corporate Asset
Over the last 20 years, Hyundai Card’s commitment to design and branding has elevated its...
Kalapi A Buch & Maitri KB Buch – Design is not about assembling parts but about revealing unity
As part of our Indian Design in Focus series, we speak with the Design Principles...
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...
Thai Design in Focus: Tap Kruavanichkit — Founder & Design Director at Farmgroup
As part of our Thai Design in Focus series, we interviewed Tap Kruavanichkit about Farmgroup’s ethos,...
Thai Design in Focus: Pariwat Anantachina – Artist and Book Designer
Having collaborated with brands such as Google, Agoda, and Orlebar Brown, Pariwat draws inspiration from...
Q&A: Eungsuk Kim on Design in Korea & GRAFY DESIGN
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...
Gaurav Roy Choudhury – ‘A project is only as good as the questions it asks’
Insights from the Founder and namesake of Bangalore-based Gaurav Roy Choudhury Architects on questioning norms,...
Saruta ‘Pin’ Kiatparkpoom – Creating Magic from Metal Scrap
Saruta Kiatparkpoom grew up around her family’s scrap metal business, she found inspiration in the...
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 Visual Feast of Packaging Design from South Korea
Today we explore some outstanding examples of Korean packaging design. These selections showcase the diversity...
Interview: Autchawin Thongtawach — Managing Director at Autchawin Architect
Autchawin Thongtawach blends traditional Thai principles with modern innovation, creating sustainable designs that harmonize functionality,...
Interview: Pakpoom Lamoonpan, Founder and Designer at Routine Studio
A conversation with the founder of Routine Studio reveals how Thai humor and Japanese design...
Designing Tomorrow: The Seoul Design Foundation’s Vision – Part 1
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a striking architectural icon in Seoul, South Korea. Designed by...
Sachin Gupta – ‘The most compelling trend I see is the return to craftsmanship’
A conversation with the Co-Founder and Principal Designer of Beyond Designs about Indian design’s distinct...
Q&A: Yeongkyu YOO – Co-Founder & Creative Director of cloudandco
As part of our Korean Design Focus series, we take a deeper look into the...
Interview: Araya Hansathansatit ‘Beauty is Conceived by Designs that Know no Bounds’
Anthony Lopez – ‘Indian design is layered, adaptive, and alive’
A conversation with the award-winning Founder & Chief Creative Director of Lopez Design, on design...
Q&A: Thitiwat Rungsarityotin & Tantip Manomaiphan of Cofounder Design Studio
For our Thai Design in Focus series, we spoke with Thitiwat Rungsarityotin and Tantip Manomaiphan,...
Ader Error: Seoul’s Global Streetwear Sensation
Ader Error, the anonymous fashion collective born out of Seoul is a global phenomenon. Their...
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...
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Aesthetic: Confucianism in Korean Design
A look at the influence of Confucian philosophy on Korean architecture and interior design that...
The Beauty of Sulwhasoo Across Touchpoints and Time
“Sulwhasoo believes that there is an innovative artist in all of us. We explore our...
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...
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...
Neha Jaene – ‘Indian design thrives on balance’
Indian Design in Focus continues with a conversation that explores how narrative, materiality, and context...
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,...
Q&A: Kasidist Sokantat — Design Director at adHOCK Studio
As part of our Thai Design in Focus series, we speak with Kasidist Sokantat —...
Hankufi: Korean Meets Arabic Through Typography
Seoul-based Sudanese designer Ethar Elaagib has collaborated with Egyptian typographer Mahmoud Hamdy to create ‘Hankufi’...
Interview: Anusheel Gurjar and Srajan – Jain Founders of House of Katha
A conversation with the founders of House of Katha about duality in Indian design, the...
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...
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