Tag Archives: Taiwanese design
Maison et objet (autumn 17)
Posted on September 13, 2017 by Toothpicker
Hall 6 at Maison et objet
The term 'enochlophobia' means fear of crowds, a phobia that I suspect I have – mildly. Although I don't experience blackouts or panic attacks in crowded places, I do feel overwhelmed, as if my energy is being sucked out of me, and I often feel exhausted afterwards.
This [...]
This post was posted in Japanese design, Travel, Business, Paris, Trade fairs, Design festivals & shows, Taiwanese design, Contemporary craft, Korean design, Thai designs, Design, French design and was tagged with Japanese designs, paris, Maison & objet, Trade fair, Thai design, Taiwanese design, contemporary crafts, business, French design, korean design, suzusan
Tent London 2015
Posted on October 6, 2015 by Toothpicker
Facade of 100% Norway at Tent London
For some reason, the design trade shows that I attended this year at The London design festival appeared to be quieter than usual. At Tent London, the atmosphere was a far cry from the chaos I experienced last year... not sure if it was the time [...]
This post was posted in London, Business, Trade fairs, Design festivals & shows, Contemporary craft, Design and was tagged with design show, talks, Tent London, Taiwanese design, contemporary crafts, London Design Festival, Irish design
Tent London 2014
Posted on October 6, 2014 by Toothpicker
Top: Danish made; Bottom left: 100% Norway; Bottom right: visitors relaxing outside on a warm Sept day
This year, I was surprised by the number of Asian designers participating at Tent London. I ended up spending about 3 hours there and chatted to many designers, which left me feeling quite exhausted and [...]
This post was posted in London, Japanese design, Design festivals & shows, Anything Japanese, Taiwanese design, Contemporary craft, Korean design, Design and was tagged with Japanese designs, Tent London, Taiwanese design, contemporary crafts, London Design Festival
Maison et objet Asia 2014
Posted on April 18, 2014 by Toothpicker
I did not expect to take so long to write about Shanghai (I envy bloggers who publish daily entries), hence this blog entry on Maison et Objet Asia is much delayed...
Less than a week after my trip to Shanghai, I was off to Singapore to attend the first Maison et Objet show [...]
This post was posted in Travel, Business, Talks, Trade fairs, Taiwanese design, Hong Kong design, Singapore, Singapore design, Thai designs, Design and was tagged with talks, Trade fair, Hong Kong design, Thai design, Taiwanese design, Maison et objet Asia, Singapore, Singapore design, Filipino design
Our new theme: PLAY
Posted on November 5, 2013 by Toothpicker
In the past few years, I noticed a "back to basic" trend happening in the developed countries, and even in product designs, many designers have opted for less decorative style and creating products from natural material. Simple wooden toys also seem to have made a comeback, which I am quite happy to [...]
This post was posted in Japanese design, Business, Paper art & craft, Anything Japanese, Taiwanese design, Designers & artists, Design and was tagged with Japanese designs, paper craft, Taiwanese design, business
Souvenir from Asia
Posted on June 13, 2013 by Toothpicker
A long-overdue entry on some interesting finds I bought while I was traveling around Asia...
Japan
Fun 3-dimensional cards from Japan
In my previous entries on Kyoto and Tokyo ( click here to read), I have included some stationery and cards that I bought from specific shops, but here are some others including a washi [...]
This post was posted in Japanese design, Stationery, Shopping, Shopping guide, Packaging, Greeting cards, Japanese stationery, Graphics & illustrations, Anything Japanese, Taiwanese design, Hong Kong design, Design and was tagged with Japanese designs, stationery, shopping, greeting cards, graphic design, Hong Kong design, Taiwanese design
Creative Taiwanese packaging & graphics
Posted on April 22, 2013 by Toothpicker
Sweets/ candies packaging
I have always been a fan of Japanese packaging but when I was in Taiwan, I was quite excited by the creative and humourous packaging especially with food. From tea to honey, rice, candies, crackers and cakes, every package has its own style and uniqueness. Here are just some snapshots [...]
This post was posted in Packaging, Graphics & illustrations, Taiwanese design, Design and was tagged with Packaging, graphic design, Taiwanese design, Taiwan
Design & craft shopping in Dadaocheng & Datong
Posted on April 18, 2013 by Toothpicker
The beautiful ArtYard is a relaxing place for tea, coffee and craft shopping
Dadaocheng:
ArtYard ( 67, Sec. 1, Dihua St)- Converted from a historical building built in 1923 near the Xiahai City God Temple, the airy and relaxing ArtYard is consisted of a craft shop, art gallery, tea room and cafe. Some [...]
This post was posted in Coffee, Shopping, Shopping guide, Travel, Paper art & craft, Taiwanese design, Taipei, Design and was tagged with Coffee, shopping, Taiwanese design, Taipei, Letterpress, Taiwan
Taipei's bid for 2016 World Design Capital
Posted on April 9, 2013 by Toothpicker
The Red House in Xiemen
The reason why I want to emphasise Taipei's bid to become the next World Design Capital ( after Cape Town in 2014) is because their effort can be seen and felt while I was in Taipei. They even dedicated a website for this, so they are quite determined [...]
This post was posted in Architecture, Travel, Taiwanese design, Taipei, Design and was tagged with architecture, Taiwanese design, Taipei, Taiwan
Kaohsiung's Bamboo street
Posted on April 5, 2013 by Toothpicker
Bamboo street's bamboo and rattan handicrafts
When I first started writing this blog, I was slightly reluctant and hesitant. Although I love to share with people, sharing with the public about my life and inner thoughts seem slightly out of my character.
However, over the time I have learned to use this as a [...]
This post was posted in Shopping, Shopping guide, Travel, Traditional arts & crafts, Taiwanese design, Kaohsiung, Design and was tagged with Kaohsiung, Taiwanese design, traditional crafts
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