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Recipe for change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/09/2025
» When Weerapon Wongtawan, founder of Lukyang Studio, was selected by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture to work with a community enterprise in Phetchaburi, he redesigned the packaging of their traditional rice crackers and suggested they be made in smaller sizes.
Boosting the Northeast
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2025
» To further develop the creative economy in the Northeast, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen province and Alliances teamed up to create the Isan Creative Festival under the theme "Isan Soul Proud". The festival is presented through three industries -- entertainment and content; handicrafts, arts and design; and food.
Muji meets local crafts
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/09/2024
» Muji is a Japanese brand renowned for minimalist design and highly functional and quality materials. Due to this, Muji has been successful worldwide.
Inspiring innovators
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/03/2024
» Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand each year, the "Thailand New Gen Inventor Award: I-New Gen Award 2024" finds young minds with creative ideas to help propel innovative developments.
Going for gold
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/11/2020
» While a Thai university lecturer was studying in the UK, she bought Asian ceramics from an antique market and shipped them to Thailand. However, some of them broke during transport. Most people would have no choice but to throw away their beautiful ceramics. Fortunately, the lecturer is a friend of product designer Sumanatsya Voharn, who knows kintsugi, a prominent Japanese mending technique. The broken ceramics were repaired and a plate from the set was named East West Journey, which is currently on display along with 18 other ceramic items at the exhibition "Rak: An Assemble Collective" at SAC Gallery.