Category: Observation
  • Banknotes as Cultural Artifacts

    Banknotes as Cultural Artifacts

    The other day, we had the chance to visit an exhibition on Vietnamese currency at the State Bank of Vietnam. It was an experience that left us both impressed and…

  • AGI Open 2025

    AGI Open 2025

    It was an inspiring two days. I never imagined I’d one day meet so many of my design idols right here in my hometown. The talks were rich, generous, and…

  • Where Memories Reside

    Where Memories Reside

    A museum is a place where memories are kept — where we return to trace the stories of those who came before us, stories that now exist only in our…

  • The Museum of Memory

    The Museum of Memory

    Today, we had the chance to visit a friend who lives in an old apartment building. As we stepped into her 100-square-meter home, we were welcomed by a space filled…

  • Discovering Pierre Le-Tan

    Discovering Pierre Le-Tan

    I first stumbled upon the illustrator Pierre Le-Tan by chance, while exploring Vietnamese art. His work carries a distinct wit and charm—the kind of style you might recognize from classic…

  • The Inner Kid

    The Inner Kid

    I feel incredibly lucky that I still get to sit and quietly watch my kid draw. His lines are rough, clumsy even—but somehow, they always make me stop and think.…