His minimalist approach has caught our eye, and knowing that one of our favorite art gallery represents him, we had to look into this artist. Bobby Becker is a young photographer from Tennessee who has studied photography and sculpture at the Belmont University. His “History” series features himself as a set piece, where he places … Continued
Wan Chai is a unique spot in Hong Kong which features both the old and the new of the city. Organized by Hopewell Holdings Limited and the Hong Kong Federation of Design Associations, as well as the HK-SZ Design Biennale 2016, they have worked with 8 different local designers who have each created a special … Continued
Witchsy Founded by Penelope Gazin and bandmate Kate Dwyer in 2015, Witchsy is a counter reaction from their experience with the current largest online craft market platform – Etsy. As previous users themselves, Gazin realized that her account was banned whenever the platform figured her products were not “family-friendly” and this was problematic for her. … Continued
The following article is produced by STUVVZ’s collaborative media partner BuyMeDesign, a Hong Kong-based design curator and launching pad for designers. The original article was posted on BuyMeDesign’s blog: www.buymedesign.com/blog. Fuelled by a passion for both art and design, Tel Aviv-based creative Chen Bikovski founded Popup Lighting, a studio dedicated to creating lighting designs that bring a … Continued
A smiling face is often the mask of a depressed soul, and a colorful outlook can well be the cover up of undercurrents of depression and psychosis. May it sound frightening, yet it is also the inspiration for these magnificent artworks by London-born artist Eddie Peake. The artist, who describes himself as the ‘producer’ of … Continued
The following article is produced by STUVVZ’s collaborative media partner BuyMeDesign, a Hong Kong-based design curator and launching pad for designers. The original article was posted on BuyMeDesign’s blog: www.buymedesign.com/blog. Ready for 2017? Check out our curated unique essentials to prep you into the upcoming new year! FLIP IT SELFIE STICK PHONE CASE by POWER TREND … Continued
If you are a Hong Kong-er, then you would probably know that Tokyo is one of the most popular, go-to destinations for a quick getaway during the holiday season (especially during the winter)! Charles Spreckley obviously agrees, as they have just launched their creative travel guide to Tokyo city People Make Places. Exposing the nooks and crannies of … Continued
All sorts of traditional and even contemporary forms of craftsmanship are diminishing, due to the reduced cost offered by machinery and the urge for rapid completion by global consumers. In my point of view, nothing can replace that human warmth, the hands-on skill, and the dedication by those who have spent their lifetime developing their … Continued
With a successful online business platform comes a strong-willed and passionate leader. We recently talked to Ms. Florence Coirier Giraudon, the founder of our media collaboration partner BuyMeDesign.com. Florence’s vision for the design market and her achievements with BuyMeDesign earned her a noteworthy spot on the 52 Hong Kong Female Start-up Entrepreneurs list. The STUVVZ team was lucky enough … Continued
I have recently taken a trip back to Vancouver, a city where I have spent half my life in, to visit some friends and to try and see more of the amazing British Columbia. Lucky enough, I got to see the aurora, the snow, and the sea-to-sky highway in just a brief two-week visit. It … Continued
