WHO
Milkxhake. Founded by Chinese graphic designer Javin Mo.
WHAT
Milkxhake is a design studio and consultancy that advocates the power of visual communication through visual branding of identity. By bringing up creative ideas and unique visual languages, Milkxhake focuses on the creative process while delivering our messages to our collaborators as well as the public community.
WHEN
2006-Present
WHERE
Hong Kong
WHY
We wish to practice design for good causes.
WHO
Jay Guan-Jie Peng.
Co-Founder of Project On Museum.
Co-Founder of Meow Found.
WHAT
Graphic Design
WHEN
2008-Present
WHERE
Taipei, Taiwan
WHY
To do something I really like.
WHO
Do Not Design is a creative agency with a focus on creating experiences and strategically-led content and campaigns with our expertise in design, research and curation to drive consumer engagement and awareness across the areas of print, online and spaces.
Set out to build a new way to connect, we help brands identify opportunities and build relationship with audiences. We redefine briefs to better campaign; design to surprise; to provoke interactions, and to engage interests and engagements across mediums, industries and generations.
The studio has been profiled top 8 in Singapore and #89 in Asia for Campaign Asia-Pacific ‘Agency of the Year 2016’ and has been featured in Quotation Magazine, Design 360, Asia Pacific Design, Asian Creatives ‘150 Emerging Asian Creatives to Watch,’ as well as received recognition in international design shows— British D&AD, New York Art Director’s Club Award (Silver), New York One Show Design, Tokyo Type Directors Club, Hong Kong Design Association Awards (Silver) and Creative Circle Awards (Silver).
WHAT
www.donotdesign.com
www.facebook.com/donotdesign
www.instagram.com/do.not.design
WHEN
Founded by Yanda in 2009 who started out as a blogger and editor-in-chief for theartistandhismodel.com —a carefully curated portal of all things creative initiated in 2005. In 2013, he was invited to serve on the executive committee of The Design Society, a non-profit organization that aims to promote visual culture in Singapore; he is also an editor of The Design Society Journal and Paper by The Design Society. In addition, he was commissioned to curate Temporium, a six month pop-up store/diner/ gallery at Dunlop Street; which brought in nearly 60 retailers, including Max Tan, Stolen, Argentum, By Invite Only, and Edypoi. In 2016, he was commissioned to curate items for Tiger Trading Co., a pop-up store in NYC for the launch of Tiger Beer, as well as a K+ Colorplan paper exhibition for RJ Paper involving six artists and 50 design studios.
WHERE
Based in Singapore and with a variety of clients, local to overseas, ranging from museums and non-profit art spaces to publishers, universities and government organizations, public-listed companies, small-to-medium-sized enterprises, new startups and individual artists, that include Tiger Beer (US), Kingsland Global, Luxola, Crocodile, Fred Perry, harryhalim, John Clang, Singapore Tyler Print Institute, the National Arts Council, the National University of Singapore, DesignSingapore Council, Ministry of Education.
WHY
Why Do Not Design? We do not just design! Our interests in art, installation, performance, and fashion have helped define our unique approach toward experimenting, designing and marketing.
WHO
Just sketch is a sketch merchandise brand that turns sketches of architecture and objects into artistic, unique and functional momentos, co-founded by Ohm Chongthanatrakol who loves sketching and Tai Sanguanpong who transforms the sketches into tangible works of art.
WHAT
Just Sketch merchandise is mostly hand drawn, beautifully designed and printed on a variety of quality products. All come from a passion for art and design.
WHEN
Just Sketch was officially founded in October of 2015, and launched its first product in June of 2016. From then on, Just Sketch has continued to develop a wider range of products.
WHERE
Just Sketch is based in Singapore. Our products are available online at www.just-sketch.com and offline, at Analogue and YIM hostels in Bangkok. Products will also soon be available at Naiise shops in Singapore.
WHY
Just Sketch was founded by Ohm who is the main artist. Sketching architecture is a way of communication and expression allowing for one to memorize and record our fast-changing environment. Whenever Ohm visits iconic and historical places, he will not miss a chance to sketch. Sketching helps him remember places precisely, including the atmosphere and people of that time. He is happy every time he takes a pen and starts sketching and would like to share his works with art lovers while capturing these good memories.
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WHO
Circle – Ryo Otsuka (RO), Lin Zihao (LZ)
WHAT
Architects
WHEN
early 2016 – ongoing
WHERE
Tokyo and Asia
WHY
Creating a better life through design
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WHO
Mizah Rahman from Participate in Design
WHAT
A Participatory Design approach where we design with people and not just for people
WHEN
2010 – present
WHERE
Local Neighborhoods in Singapore
WHY
To enable everyday citizens in shaping the built environment
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WHO
UGO LI
WHAT
Painting
WHEN
2007 – present
WHERE
Rouen, Paris (FRANCE), Montreal (CANADA), NewYork (USA), Bangkok (THAILAND)
WHY
To confront my painting expression to myself here or elsewhere
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WHO
Einstein Studio
WHAT
Publish, Edit, Curation
WHEN
2011 – present
WHERE
Tokyo, Japan
WHY
Our mission is to introduce young Japanese photographers to the world.
WHO
TypoKaki
WHAT
Typography and type design collective
WHEN
2012 – present
WHERE
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
WHY
To explore typography and type design specific to the cultures in Malaysia.
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WHO
Teng-Yuan Chang
WHAT
Visual artist
WHEN
2008 – present
WHERE
Taipei , Taiwan
WHY
Through my paintings and animation installations from recent years, I raise questions about how humans will move into the next era.
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