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Sculptural Scents, slow living therapy

• Intimate setting
  Designed for the moments in between. Whether it’s a small gathering or a peaceful evening at home, our audio blends effortlessly into your environment, adding a layer of rich, subtle detail without ever demanding the spotlight.
• Social setting
  From the quiet clarity required for exclusive openings to the generous, room-filling presence of a festive milestone, THE PEN adapts intuitively to the pulse of the gathering. It is designed for those who host with purpose—offering a balanced sound that never competes with conversation but always elevates the mood. Whether the guest list is two or one hundred, THE PEN ensures every listening moment is felt with absolute precision.
• Immersive setting
  Beyond mere listening, THE PEN creates an architectural soundstage that fully envelops the senses. Engineered with spatial precision, it dissolves the boundaries between the listener and the layers of the composition. In this setting, every subtle texture and deep resonance is rendered with lifelike clarity, placing you at the very heart of the performance. It is an invitation to lose yourself in the music, where the space you inhabit becomes a living, breathing acoustic sanctuary.

Originally, my passion lay entirely within graphic design. However, a pivotal conversation with a founder during my senior year acted as a catalyst, completely shifting my career trajectory. My initial venture into entrepreneurship was bruising, yet this profound impact was invaluable, reshaping my core desires and expanding my professional horizons. While I continued working in graphic design, I always knew an inner "North Star" was aligning. My true passion lies in brand strategy and curation—analyzing markets and human insights. I always knew that when the moment arrived, my North Star would rise. That moment is now.

My freelancing career has been a journey of accumulation, much like collecting essential gems through client collaborations and cross-disciplinary partnerships. Each experience offered valuable insights. This process allowed me to refine my self-awareness and carve out a distinct professional niche. Driven by the question, "What kind of brand do I want to build?", I executed several side projects that ultimately did not materialize. Recently, however, the definitive concept finally crystallized. Following market research and user feedback, I finalized this direction after a major pivot. My vision is to synthesize diverse aesthetic disciplines—photography, architecture, industrial design, videography, product design, and information design—to create a powerful, resonant impact.

Occasionally, one must strip away conventional training to uncover true purpose and raw intuition. My upcoming brand centers on "Scented Sculpture," exploring the concept of "A Book from Memory." Utilizing concrete textures with meticulously designed imperfections, the product evokes a book distilled from memory. Books and spatial environments have always been central to my life, from local bookstores to academic libraries. The immersive experience of reading and the cognitive expansion it brings define its profound appeal. Consequently, my goal is to establish a "Private Library" that translates an "industrial poetic aesthetic" into tangible form, inviting individuals who appreciate literature and the passage of time to curate their own personal library space.

This theme resonates deeply with my inner world. Throughout every stage of my life, I have always possessed a sanctuary for reading—be it a bookstore tucked away in a quiet alley, the libraries of my student days, or even the time I spent serving at the national art center's library. The irreplaceable power of reading is a beautiful act in itself. Therefore, I wish to transform this essence into the central theme of my creative work.

These bookends were designed with several goals in mind: to create a distinct brand identity, enhance product stability (when paired with our core items), and serve as a sculptural installation. Crafted from 3mm brushed aluminum, the placement of bookends on both sides creates an intriguing material interplay and artistic presence. With perfect proportions and premium materials, they add a sophisticated layer to heavy volumes. The aesthetic is bold, direct, and sleek—we hope you enjoy it.

I wanted a name that was simple and accessible, yet deeply meaningful. To me, the pen embodies everything I love: a tool for creation, output, and manifesting ideas into reality. This brand began from that very point—a pursuit of absolute poetic aesthetics.

A heart that longs to create beautiful things.

I'm thinking about renting a new studio.

First tattoo 2022

Still looking

My approach to organizing knowledge.-

Writing and recording in notebooks, capturing key insights from each one before it's retired, and carrying them forward into the next.
- Chrome extend - raindrop save image I love

Designer I love
Nigo
Justin R. Saunders
John Pawson
Jonathan Anderson
Phoebe Philo
Demna Gvasalia
Samuel Ross
Dieter Rams

I’ve found the perfect dream studio, and I absolutely love it. The moment I first stepped into the space, ideas for the layout started pouring in.

• Moved in
• My daughter was born

How I find my way back when I am lost.
Exceptional results are deeply intertwined with one’s state of mind. Empty your thoughts, lose yourself in a book, take a walk, or simply change your surroundings. Look at works through the eyes of an ordinary person—immerse yourself in interviews and behind-the-scenes stories as a fan. Standing on the shoulders of giants, you’ll find yourself reignited by their light and energy. Sometimes, I am even moved by the masters in the printing house; their pure dedication and focus have a way of reigniting my own 'never-give-up' spirit.

New tatoo

Change the strategy

Change the Product

Start looking for angel round investment

Still looking for angel round investment

The printed parts are finally finished after several tweaks and replacements by the supplier. We have dispatched them to the concrete molding manufacturer.