Step into the workspace of master rattan craftsman Chen Foon Kee for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his collaboration with well-known product designer Nathan Yong.
This interactive tour brings participants to Chun Mee Rattan Furniture which was established in Singapore 50 years ago by the Chen family.
This tour is part of the National Heritage Board’s Craft X Design initiative, bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Join acclaimed designer Nathan Yong as he guides the tour, sharing insights from his ongoing collaboration with the craftsman while exploring the intersection between traditional craft and contemporary design.
For this year’s edition of Craft X Design, the National Heritage Board is showcasing product designs that spotlight qualities of traditional local craftsmanship, whilst demonstrating the potential for these prototypes to be commercially produced and retailed.
