Designer-mentee

Yat Muk Studio’s Chinese name is inspired by the meaning, “a lifetime of woodwork”, and creating furniture that lasts a lifetime is the studio’s vision. Founded by Ken Chow, the studio is dedicated to exploring and researching Hong Kong’s local heritage of woodwork, seeking to redefine true craftsmanship as opposed to wood engineering in general.

Chow has devoted his working life to the craft of woodworking with his passion, constantly perfecting his craft techniques through experimentation and innovation. Having apprenticed in Taipei, Taichung, and Jilin, China between 2016 and 2019, he aims to explore the authenticity of carpentry crafts by observing the difference in the woodworking craft and culture in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan.