One of the core activities of the studio is cultural and design research. The studio conducts in-depth research into design analysis, cultural movements, and emerging creative practices, to provide organizations with insights to inform strategic decision-making. This research often examines the relationship between design, architecture, technology, and urban culture, with a particular focus on developments in Southeast Asia and the broader Asian region.
Research projects may take the form of cultural analytical reports, studies, or design intelligence briefings, for clients seeking to understand changing cultural contexts and stay relevant. By combining academic-style research with design thinking, the studio transforms cultural knowledge into practical insights that organisations can apply to their projects and communications.
The studio’s international perspective, developed through professional experience and networks across Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, Rotterdam and Singapore, allows it to connect regional developments with global design discourse.