CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: Presenting the 2025 Fête Chinoise Design Annual

The cover artwork for this year’s Design Annual is inspired by one of the world’s largest personal collections of Peranakan porcelain, a living archive of heritage curated by Chris Ong. It’s a powerful reminder that culture is never static: rituals, antiques, and personal histories live through the generations and are kept relevant by passion and curation. We invite you to open this cabinet of curiosities with us and journey through stories that transcend time and place.

Fly across Shanghai, Suzhou, London, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Penang, and immerse yourself in the vibrant worlds where tradition meets imagination.

As our Editor-in-Chief pens in her opening letter, “At the heart of everything that is designed is human connectivity. Fall in love with the work and human spirit behind every cultural story, because beauty, through our lives, is lasting.”

Each piece offers a unique perspective on how we can connect meaningfully with our heritage and culture – rooted in everyday life, continuously refreshed through various design disciplines, and relevant for ourselves and future generations. Order your copy now, or order the Love at Mid-Autumn mooncake gift set, which includes a copy of the 2025 Design Annual in the gift set!