About TangTang
Designs from the Tang dynasty revealed a bold, daring and adventurous character. A combination of styles was evident in many aspects, underlining the era’s fearlessness authenticity in its own right.
Likewise, in the beginning of the century, Shanghai was a cultural melting pot, and has played the role as the heart of cultural exchange. Local and international styles came together, allowing a unique “Shanghainese”style to blossom and flourish.
There is no better time to once again leap across cultural borders than during this period of rapid economic development.
It is time to break free from the conventional or even modern Chinese styles.
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Designer
Phillip Yap
Phillip Yap is the designer of Expocasa’s “TangTang” neo Shanghai-style furniture brand. Design is to be different. Design knows no boundaries. Design must have a clear positioning. Design is destined to manifest beauty rather than intended distortions. A good design is inclusive for multiple concepts and styles, and the attitude of a good designer should be open and flexible. In this way, designers can enjoy the process of designing; consumers have more options available for self-expression; and industry practitioners can select products with more freedom and ease without risking to be embarrassed with the same offerings. Design is not only about visual pleasure, or merely to satisfy a certain need with a function; design is a social and artificial expression of heart and spirit that promises hope with openness.
