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designboom spoke with young about the design intent behind the handheld device, its sleek and small silhouette, and how it all works.
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michael young is a british-born hong kong-based designer whose passion for pioneering technology has made his studio one of the most exciting companies in asia; specializing in creating modern objects through the exploration of the technological ingenuity the continent has to offer. propelled by the momentum created through collaborations with chinese industrialists, his studio captures the strengthening ties between local industry and design, and exemplifies the skills of asia’s industrial innovation.

designboom spoke with young about the design intent behind the handheld device, its sleek and small silhouette, and how it all works.



the furniture pieces combine industrial engineering with artisanal glass blowing and wood work.
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