design & making

design & making.

from familiar detail to finished object

A closer look at how our collections take shape. The proportions we refine, the materials we work with and the finishing touches that give each piece its character.

ang ku kueh.

The patterned surface, central 寿 character and banana leaf are brought together in a form that preserves the kueh’s distinctive identity. Clear resin is applied by hand to finish the surface. For the clicker, a basket-inspired base extends the composition while housing the mechanism beneath.

old school cake.

Each of the four cakes is defined by its own arrangement of layers, piping and toppings. We consider which details to retain and how they read in miniature. For the clickers, the box becomes part of the design, with its proportions, opening movement and closure developed around the cake within.

old school cake collection.

kaya toast.

The browned surface and distinct layers of kaya toast guide our interpretation. Colour is applied by hand to develop the toasted tones, followed by a clear resin finish. Attention to the edges and filling keeps the familiar breakfast recognisable at a smaller scale.

kaya toast collection.

kopi cup.

The cup, handle and saucer are considered together, preserving the proportions that make a kopi cup familiar. At a smaller scale, the curve of the handle and the balance of the whole become especially important as the cup takes on a different everyday use.

kopi cup collection.

egg tart.

The contrast between a smooth centre and a textured pastry edge guides the design. We refine the depth of the filling and the definition of the border so both remain distinct in miniature, retaining the simple details that make the tart recognisable.

egg tart collection.

pineapple tart.

The relationship between pastry and filling gives the pineapple tart its familiar character. We return to these proportions as the collection develops across materials and uses. In the tap lamp, the form is considered both unlit and illuminated, with attention to how light reveals its shape and surface.

pineapple tart collection.

iced gem.

The iced gem’s character lies in the balance between its low biscuit base and raised swirl of icing. We revisit that relationship across different scales and materials, refining the proportions and surface detail to retain its familiar character as its purpose changes.