# we are fín > just another design studio ## Posts - [How Many Sketches Are Enough?](https://chaofins.com/how-many-sketches-are-enough/): “How many sketches are enough to arrive at a final piece?” Today, while rearranging the studio, we had the chance to revisit many sketches, drafts, and dummies from projects over the years. Some became final works, some were sketches for unfinished ideas, some prints belong to projects that no longer exist, and some will never […] - [Banknotes as Cultural Artifacts](https://chaofins.com/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 quietly intrigued. From the Indochinese banknotes of the French colonial period, crafted with remarkable detail and advanced printing techniques, to later Vietnamese notes featuring Uncle […] - [Ginkgo All The Way](https://chaofins.com/ginkgo-all-the-way/): Christmas is approaching, and it brings back memories of a small but meaningful key visual project we once worked on with Ginkgo Concept. Ginkgo Concept is well known as a souvenir and fashion brand for travelers visiting Saigon. Its products and visual language celebrate everyday local culture—things that feel familiar, lived-in, and distinctly Vietnamese. Because […] - [AGI Open 2025](https://chaofins.com/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 layered—there’s still so much to take in. The timing felt strangely right. Like many others in the creative field, I’ve been standing at a quiet […] - [Where Memories Reside](https://chaofins.com/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 imagination.There once were civilizations, dynasties, and eras that rose and faded somewhere in time. Yet we may never truly know what unfolded in those distant […] - [Bubbles, Rice, and Wine](https://chaofins.com/bubbles-rice-and-wine-song-cai-kha/): Collaborated with S-River Creative AgencyAll rights belong to the agency and/or client Sông Cái Distillery is perhaps one of Vietnam’s most distinctive spirit brands—known not only for its product quality but also for its deep commitment to crafting spirits rooted in Vietnamese heritage. From the botanicals used in their gin to the stories behind each […] - [Savor Every Bite](https://chaofins.com/savor-every-bite/): The project began with naming. We narrowed it down to two finalists—Delica and Delicate—and almost settled on Delica, a blend of “delight, delicious, delicate,” meant to capture the essence of imported meat products. However, after legal checks, the name couldn’t be trademarked. So we moved to the next viable option: Savora. Inspired by the word […] - [Small Experiments, Simple Joys](https://chaofins.com/small-experiments-simple-joys/): Sometimes I like to work on small things that don’t take much time. Yet every now and then, even these little things can turn into a “finished piece” that brings a bit of joy. This one is a business card I designed for a friend—a writer, poet, and a long-time creative voice in the industry. […] - [The Museum of Memory](https://chaofins.com/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 with objects—each one quietly holding a memory, likely gathered from her father, who passed away recently. The place felt like a quiet time capsule. Vintage […] - [Discovering Pierre Le-Tan](https://chaofins.com/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 French or Belgian comics like Tintin, Les Schtroumpfs, or Asterix & Obelix. I managed to track down and order two books he illustrated: A Booklover’s […] - [The Inner Kid](https://chaofins.com/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. He often tells little stories about each drawing—sometimes just a few words, sometimes a whole saga. And every time, it reminds me that creativity isn’t […] - [The Clay Mugs](https://chaofins.com/the-clay-mugs/): We got to know Crafted by Rosie by chance—just one of those random, lovely connections. It’s a small, cozy space where friends come together to make things by hand, mostly playing around with clay and seeing what takes shape. At the time, we were drowning in deadlines and feeling pretty burnt out. So the timing […] ## Pages - [bits & pieces](https://chaofins.com/bits-pieces/): a quirky corner for random observations, unexpected works, and all the unedited chaos. - [about](https://chaofins.com/about/): have fun, be thoughtful, and make things that matter. ‌about us fins or fín fins studio (or fín) is a boutique creative studio built on a simple belief: enjoy the process, think carefully, and make work that holds meaning. 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