things well done | françois yang ::
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009:: I recently got to know Shanghai-based François Yang, the man behind PHAI DESIGN – I was even fortunate enough to have been gifted a few of his most recent pieces: great stuff. Yang’s work addresses the relationship between design and the problems of human society. As such, Yang aims to create basic products that are environmentally reasonable and friendly, using old and new materials. In this line, titled 1st collection (shown below), Yang uses only recycled materials – aluminum coated aluminum bubble wrap (fun!), Velcro, and nylon / polyester cloth – in designing a handbag, wallet, file pouch (I use it for my laptop accessories), and computer sleeve. You can even pop the bubbles if you want! Bravo, well done. // AjS
