Soilworm Lai (left) and Mic Leong
HK Magazine: How did you come up with the idea? Soilworm Lai: We work in packaging and toy design, and wanted to do something outside of work that plays with design. If we were to make and sell paper products, people might question their fragility and refuse to buy [them]. So we thought, why not do...
Jun 29 2012
(left to right) Alex Lee, Jen Paolini, Josh Pianpiano and Bill Chan
HK Magazine: How did you get the inspiration for your sculptures? Jen Paolini: I began thinking about CLP’s message to the community about sustainability, then [about] the balance between energy and nature, which is represented in my piece through weaving, interlocking patterns. Alex Lee: I...
Jun 22 2012
These days, besides bikini-clad bods hogging the beaches, you’ll also start to notice dragon boat paddlers hard at work just beyond the shores. Chances are they’re prepping for the myriad races that will be taking place during the Tuen Ng festival—the origins (you know, where...
Jun 15 2012
So you’ve done all of Thailand, exhausted the rest of Southeast Asia and are tired of having to go through customs every time you want to make a quick escape. Here’s a thought: why not stay IN the city? From beach retreats to outdoor adventures to cultural journeys, Hong Kong’s...
Jun 8 2012
We usually blame America for introducing overly sized, overly fried, and overly greasy fast food to the world—so here is something healthy that we can genuinely be thankful for: the creation of froyo. Froyo, short for frozen yogurt, was first introduced in New England as a low-fat alternative...
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