Here, we ask designers to take a selfie and give us an inside look at their life.
Age: 35
Occupation: Architect and founder of Studio Ryte.
Instagram: @studio_ryte
Hometown: Hong Kong.
Studio location: Hong Kong.
Describe what you make: I make the city a better place to live in through space and objects
The most important thing you’ve designed to date: The Flax Fiber Triplex Stool, which has spanned more than five years of research and development since inception. Funded by ourselves, we pushed the boundary of material and innovation. It has gained recognition from the Inde Awards, Cologne Pure Talents Contest, and Milan’s SaloneSatellite.
Describe the problem your work solves: The stool responds to the nomadic lifestyle of the current generation by providing a solution to users who move frequently around the world or between cities in different stages of life. It pushed the limit of the unconventional material of flax fiber in the industry, reducing carbon footprint by saving shipping weight as well as volume. We achieve that by maximizing its structural performance via computer simulation and physical prototyping.
Describe the project you are working on now: We are working on several interior projects for education spaces and restaurants. We are also developing some acoustic furniture and lighting. We hope to bring impact to the world through little steps of our designs.
A new or forthcoming project we should know about: Architectural remodeling and furniture series for a factory in Urumqi.
What you absolutely must have in your studio: Prototyping equipment. Either manual hand tools or power tools.
What you do when you’re not working: Learning about Italian wine, food, and the language.
Sources of creative envy: Charles and Ray Eames.
The distraction you want to eliminate: Social media.
Concrete or marble? Concrete.
High-rise or townhouse? High-rise.
Remember or forget? Remember.
Aliens or ghosts? Ghosts.
Dark or light? Light.
