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Meet the makers, creators, and entrepreneurs who prove that passion can become purpose. Each story is a testament to what's possible when you build your life around what you love.

9 Stories Published

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Art & Installations

Moving Through Seasons

Moving Through Seasons is an interactive exhibition that serves as an experiment in blending expressive arts therapies, play therapy, and ceramics. Born from an intention to merge distinct practices, ...

By Sarah HoJune 10, 2026
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Design

KWHD Studios — Part 1: From Ecosystem to Physical Base

For a while, the ventures inside KWHD operated without a shared home. Pink Guerilla building games. Capsule 9 prototyping products. Scaffolds running education programmes across schools and community ...

By Benjamin KeeMarch 8, 2026
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Design

From Architecture to Belonging: A Spatial Designer's Journey into Community

Miu Onoda, a spatial designer residing in Kyoto, organised the Here, For Now exhibition, creating a space where locals and visitors alike could interact casually through the exchange of plants and ide...

By Sarah & Miu — Conversation recorded at Nutshouse, KyotoDecember 22, 2025
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Design

建築からビロンギングへ:空間デザイナーのコミュニティづくり

石川県出身、京都工芸繊維大学デザイン建築学科程卒業。 学部時代はワークプレイス・スタイルデザインを専攻し、空間が人のふるまいや暮らし方に与える影響について学ぶ。 現在は同大学とロンドン芸術大学のダブルディグリー修士課程に在籍。異なる背景を持つ二つの都市を行き来しながら、人と社会の間に生まれる課題に向き合い、分野横段的なデザインとリサーチを続けている。...

By Sarah & Miu — Conversation recorded at Nutshouse, Kyoto|京都・Nutshouse にて収録December 22, 2025
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Woodworking

Kairos Academy

Soo and Mujid created Kairos Academy as more than just a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym—it's a space dedicated to learning, growth, and community, with craftsmanship at its core....

By Soo & MuujigDecember 17, 2025
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Fashion & Apparel

Broken Bones

Oscar brings the spirit of Broken Bones to Southeast Asia, a brand that emerged from Tokyo's underground martial arts and street culture. Where discipline meets rebellion....

By OscarDecember 17, 2025
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Leather Craft

Taurus Camp

Sajid founded Taurus Camp to create leather accessories that honor traditional craftsmanship while serving contemporary needs. Each piece emerges from a deep respect for materials and an understanding...

By SajidNovember 4, 2025
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Education & STEAM

Stick 'Em

Kai founded Stick 'Em with a simple but powerful mission: to address the educational gap affecting nearly one billion children globally who lack access to quality STEAM education. Rather than creating...

By KaiNovember 4, 2025
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Manufacturing & Tools

LionsForge

Kee Wee founded LionsForge with a bold mission: to create the world's first portable home-safe 40W laser cutter. Traditional laser cutters are expensive and bulky—LionsForge makes this powerful tool a...

By Kee WeeNovember 4, 2025
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