I must admit that when I was in Jakarta I spent most of my time sitting in a taxi stuck in traffic, and watched life go by from the back seat window. I will always remember the smile and kindness of one of my cab drivers who got so lost on his way and drove for hours to take me to my destination. We were lost but thanks to the unexpected, I got to see places which I probably would not have seen otherwise. There were incredible sights to experience, it was chaotic and busy but the city was beautiful to see and alive.
Mother Tongue in Forli, Italy
INDIGO partnered with Romagna Creative District and L’ARTE di INNOVARE for the first exhibit of Mother Tongue.
A selection of submissions from INDIGO’s very own Mother Tongue were displayed for the very first time since the close of the Call for Submissions.
The exhibition was held at the Palazzo Albertini, in Forlì, Italy on 9-10 September 2011 and was open to the general public.
[CBB] Champagne & Parfait
Additional sub-brand developments for Chateau Bon Bon Tokyo – here with a personal colour variation to bring a nightlife twist.
[Book] Color Fundamentals
My design work is featured in the book Design Elements: Color Fundamentals, A Graphic Style Manual for Understanding How Color Affects Design by Aaris Sherin – A useful guide on colour theory, rules, applications, and how to break the rules!
Thread Counts: textile products from Laos
Eastern Weft is a textile workshop based in Vientiane, Laos, founded by Samorn Sanixay and Kaisy Sophabmixay. The textiles are entirely handmade and fuse traditional Lao techniques with contemporary designs. Natural and locally sourced dyes such as indigo, ebony, and marigolds, are used.
The workshop employs weavers from ethnic minorities and helps them achieve sustainable livelihoods through fair wages, education, and creativity. Each of them have distinctive skills and techniques that are reflected in the uniqueness of the products.
Laos has an abundance of traditional textile techniques that are practiced through more than 60 different ethnic groups. Among the more typical ones are ikat, embroidery, applique, batik, and backstrap loom. As handmade textiles, these products combine their slight imperfections with charm and authenticity.
Aside from scarves and fabrics, Eastern Weft boasts a line of children’s clothing called Minorities Kids. The garments are produced from fabric remnants and vintage textiles that include silk, hemp, wool, jute, and cotton.
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Kaisy Sophabmixay was born in Hua Phan Province in Northeastern Laos, a region well-known for its weaving, fabrics, and tapestries.
Samorn Sanixay was born in Laos and grew up in Australia. She returned to Laos in 2002 to work as a volunteer English teacher and as a writer for UNICEF. She met Kaisy who had a stall selling antique clothes and fabrics. She later learned traditional weaving under her mentorship. As their friendship developed, they decided to start a weaving cooperative, purchased old looms from a rundown weaving factory, and with little money, together built a boarding house for young weavers.
Images: Eastern Weft
[2012] Sweet
菓子型 [KASHIGATA]
These sugar cake molds are traditionally carved from centuries-old cherry wood to make dry kashi sweets that are sold in confectionary stores across Japan.
Very few craftsmen still make these objects that have become revered collectible items.
Dry kashi sweets come in all shapes and colours and are typically served at tea ceremonies.
Wishing you a sweet new year ~
Bookmarks- 永楽屋 eirakuya | DESIGN SHOWCASE
- 一澤信三郎帆布 | Ichizawa Hanpu
- HOSOO Textiles
- Kaikado | Japanese Tea Caddies
- Mapping international design | Insight | Design Council
- Arte-Polis
- Design won't save the world ... or will it?
- Back of the Envelope | Cultural Relations and Design at the British Council
- Habu Textile
- OckPopTok
- @#$%^&*! Sali Sasaki
- The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre Laos
- Stephen Burkes on Craft in Africa
- Temasek School in Laos
- JURNAL GRAFISOSIAL