Friday 5 with Kevin Lim + Caroline Chou of OPENUU
Based in Boston in 2011 earlier than relocating to Hong Kong in 2012, OPENUU (pronounced “open, you! you!) is an interdisciplinary design studio based by Kevin Lim. Structure, inside, branding, and product design providers are all provided with a give attention to social engagement and innovation for the lots. Lim, alongside accomplice Caroline Chou, convey their very own distinctive aesthetics and visions collectively to create some really dynamic design work. As they are saying, OPENUU creates to interact with individuals and engages with individuals to create. At this time we’re sharing a few of Lim and Chou’s favourite inspirational issues in Friday 5.
Picture: Tom Dixon Official
1. Tom Dixon Scoop Excessive Again Chair in Wool
That is completely our favourite chair in the home. Having saved up for a 12 months for our first Scoop Chair, there are not any regrets. As we at all times suggest designer chairs for tasks, it was solely becoming for us to personal one. This chair could be positioned in any area, and instantly provides a contact of magnificence. Since we solely have one, we continuously make excuses to sit down on the chair whereas working or enjoyable. We might must buy a second one quickly!
Picture: Kevin Lim
2. Monstera / Swiss Cheese Plant
We’ve at all times been an enormous fan of vegetation and panorama design. As designers, we see panorama design as an enhancement to the constructed surroundings. Our latest favourite is the Monstera, often known as the Swiss Cheese Plant. The gorgeous leaves are used on clothes patterns and prints and provides it a whiff of a tropical seashore vibe. For those who solely had one plant, this ought to be the one in your home!
Picture: Oh Pleasure
three. Terrazzo
We’ve got been fascinated by terrazzo for fairly a while, being uncovered to it whereas touring by means of Europe, and being continuously reminded about this materials as we stroll by means of older districts in Hong Kong. We admire the flexibility and limitless variations of the fabric. Terrazzo can add character to any area, paying homage to the Artwork Deco interval. Now we’ve been introducing it to a few of our tasks so as to add character and life to them.
Picture: Essential Element
four. Porthole Infuser
As a pair that likes design and cooking, there is no such thing as a higher gadget than the Porthole. The Porthole permits us to experiment with completely different flavors conveniently, without having a number of instruments. We additionally use it as a centerpiece whereas we look ahead to the magic to occur.
Picture: Caroline Chou
5. Journey
We like to journey, a few of our favourite cities embrace Venice, Paris, Phuket, and Kuala Lumpur. We love European cities for his or her meals, tradition, and museums, whereas we additionally benefit from the tropical Southeast Asia cities for his or her spicy meals and exquisite climate. We love visiting these locations repeatedly to find new issues. We additionally prefer to journey through cruise ships, this permits us to broaden our horizon, each figuratively and actually. We’re capable of go to a number of cities on a brief journey, relating many cultures, and seeing native designs. It additionally permits us to pattern numerous native cuisines – feeding our culinary inspiration.