on simple ensemble

indigo-dyed fabric can be quite versatile

just waiting for us to explore more

its floral print is my thing, subtle yet beautiful

I have been eager to design something other than handbags with it

here's the new item

madras and garden variety make up the brooch

mix and match with other fabrics as well

it could turn a crisp white shirt around

Fringe Club moment

I work in collaboration with SOIL to participate in the mini exhibition “Creative Ventures into Publishing, Crafts, Design and Coffee Farms” at HK Fringe Club

four new tote bags with Chinese indigo fabric are featured for the occasion

they are all born out of my deep appreciation for traditional eco-friendly dye

as you can see on the photos below, I turn my attention to appliqué this time

collage pieces come from indigo patterns blended with other textile prints

images of nature and garden appear on the composition

the bag with octagon-shaped print demonstrates the idea of 

taking fabric pattern into account when designing handbags

 this fabric astonishes me since I found out that its patterns were hand painted

it is my way to show respect for the fabric

also, I’m dipping my toes on 3-D forms built into a vivid color/pattern mix

because sculptural design always captures my heart

frankly, I am pleased with the end result

Thank You to my incredible photographer, Chee Haur!

DIY Jumping Jack

I made those DIY toys for charitable project HAPPY MAKERS
the result really conjures up the kid in me

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to All the fathers and father figures as well

a continuation

as for pouch, I still concentrate on zipper paired up with metal frame

an updated version

but being prone to examine pattern clash

in particular, I think of stripes contrasted with other prints

as you can see, circle shape shows up again

the idea of double side as well

um....just can't deny the urge to throw them in the design

side by side

it is summertime

also update time for my tote bag 

here’s an alternative to the central circle pocket 

I put the pocket along the side

design wise, it creates different focus and look for the composition

plus, it can transform into new bag shape

at the moment, it is a square 

to add more fun, jazz it up with color contrast

for me, somehow it’s like a huge stamp on envelope

P.S.  after all, there are no set rules, 

I would try any new ideas popped into my mind

those laid-back days

some of you might have known that I flew out to the states earlier

more specifically, San Francisco and New York

having one month off is a real luxury these days, especially for Hong Kong people

I consider myself very lucky

humm…I thought I would have very packed days on vacation

rather than squeezing in time to visit outlet stores for shopping 

and museums for inspiration,  

or check out must-see spots in cities 

fully enjoying the sweet weather in April is my thing 

-I heard it had been raining and grey clouds in HK

dreamy sunset was a classic when strolling by the sea

going back to my college for photo shooting time – admittedly, I got quite nostalgic about it

Driving to nature and beautiful scenery since we were that close  

trying out local vegan restaurants in town– Café Gratitude is my favourite choice

and catching up with my family and old friends, 

so glad to see their smiling faces again

oh, I almost forgot to mention mini golf 

the kind of things make me happy 

I had a brilliant time

it really keeps my mind in shape