The studio has conceived to deliver objects that are either niche or produced in intentionally small numbers. It proposes design that caters to the individual, something a little different from homogenous conglomerates-brand looks and are not instantly identifiable. Its works harmoniously blend the archetypal imagery of contemporary habitations and the functional orientation of modern visual art, translated in clean cuts and sharp lines – combined with soft colors and boyish details result in unique silhouettes. The starting point of each project firmly grounded in an intention to discover the interactive relationships between the object and the potential context in which its value is explored and defined. For the studio, design is succinct, and simple, functional form is the modernity that reveals itself when the superfluous is removed so that the object again becomes an elegant form of interaction.

Born in Hong Kong, dual-nationality Kitmen Keung moved to Canada at the age of 14. His family spent a decade living in Vancouver where he completed high school and undergraduate art education. After that, he moved to Milan, under supervision of architect Hani Rashid and designer Stefano Giovannoni he received his Master’s diploma in Design from Domus Academy. In 2011, Kitmen began his collaboration with Belgian furniture label Sixinch on the debut project 'Dual Cut' and the work started selling to stores in Europe and Japan later that year. In 2012, he also launched his studio's line in partnership with company Obserf Limited.

SITE CREDITS

Project Assistant
Alvice Lin

Photography
Greg Lin

Text
Sadie Wang
David Deacon

Styling
Ann Chang (S.Zine)

Cloth Sponsor
Prada

Website
Nicole Fang
Tim Guo