Taiwan in Rubber Duck Yellow

Here is a quick check-in from Taiwan where there are colourful food trucks, street-side transformer, trendy cafe with laser cutting and 3D printing capabilities (as showcased by its high-tech, cubic menus), hidden danger on the escalator, total rubber duck pandemonium, and a giant rubber duck chilling by the dock. 

Songshan Cultural Park: many outdated buildings and structures in Taiwan have been converted into well-organized art / cultural districts, providing artists a place to work, exhibit, or sell their creations.

The Sany Excavator Transformer by Nova Design for the Design Expo.

Taipei FabCafe: the only place where you can caffeinate and fabricate at the same time.

3D menu: gabee means coffee in Taiwanese.

Yes, these signs really made me chuckle.

World's largest mass damper on top of Taipei 101

The adorable army of yellow rubber ducks invades the city of Kaohsiung. 

Rubber Duck Project by Florentijn Hofman with a big message that no one can ignore: The Rubber Duck knows no frontiers, it doesn't discriminate people and doesn't have a political connotation. The friendly, floating Rubber Duck has healing properties: it can relieve mondial tensions as well as define them. The rubber duck is soft, friendly and suitable for all ages!

Make a card for my very dear friend

Can you guess what we are celebrating here?! 

My FIRST attempt at making videos

OK, I am just going to admit this. Ever since moving back to Vancouver, I have been increasingly obsessed with Youtube. In the beginning, it was just some random video clips here and there, to satisfy my need for some images that move (no cable TV in this house!) But like Alice in Wonderland, I followed one adorable puppy to the next laughing baby down that rabbit hole. Now, not only do I have an endless subscription list, I found myself also making assembly videos for my products... 

Assembly Guide for Bubble (no bottom opening) UPDATED

Assembly Guide for Bubble Lamp Shade (with bottom opening)

And I had a blast learning to shoot and edit these videos - that iMovie sure came in handy. I definitely plan to make DIY tutorial videos for the paper bracelet and bowtie. Please let me know if you have other ideas and stay tuned!

PS. Currently, I am watching: Vsauce, Sonia's Travels, Daily Grace, Wong Fu Productions, Andrew Jenks, and it goes on and on.

Hold Taiwan in Your Hands

For the entire month of July, I have the pleasure of displaying some of my work at the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society. My mother helped me set up the exhibit a few days ago, and today we celebrated the official opening by inviting people to enjoy this wonderful space with us. By the way, my father won the "Most Dedicated" award by travelling all the way from Taiwan to show support!

 Somethings new, somethings old. And do gallery spotlights make everything look better? Yes, definitely.

As do nice little white frames.

We also held a workshop to show people how to make a mini and simple version of the Taiwan map. 

So pleasantly surprised by everyone's eager and diligent participation.

These boys were very proud of what they made!

 I love this photo.

 This tiny one opted to match the red heart (partially covered by her little fingers) to her outfit - totally adorable and a future fashionista.

From my little desk...

Happy July + Canada Day! This is a heart that is made with one single cut to a strategically folded sheet of paper. For more information on this cool paper trick, please check out this post!