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==Studio Objects==
==Studio Objects==
The original objects that are the ideological basis of the studio were all hand produced in the studio. As the studio has grown to design for manufacturers and self source with factories the core practice of the studio has remained [[studio made]] objects.
The original objects that are the ideological basis of the studio were all hand produced in the studio. As the studio has grown to design for manufacturers and self source with factories the core practice of the studio has remained [[studio produced]] objects.

Revision as of 19:45, 7 June 2018

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Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a design studio that explores materials and new ways to use them. The studio invents new techniques and materials or diverts common industrial supplies to off-label applications.

Chen Chen and Kai Williams met while attending the Pratt Institute and founded the company in New York City in 2011. The studio creates a wide range of products from one-off and limited production collectible works to specialty commercial goods.

Past clients include Whitney Museum, Phillips de Pury, Gagosian, Kvadrat, Shinola and Mission Chinese Food. Presentations of their work have been held at the Museum of Art and Design (USA) and the Venice Architecture Biennale (Italy).

Chen Chen & Kai Williams was founded as an ongoing collaboration between two people. While it has evolved beyond that, the name still reflects that initial collaboration. The decision to put Chen's name first was based solely on referencing the CK of Calvin Klein.


Material Exploration

The first collaborative project of Chen Chen and Kai Williams was the Cold Cuts Coasters, produced by soaking strips of spandex netting and rope into urethane resin and then wrapping it around a primarily wood core. This experimental method of exploring materials is become a signature of the studio.

Manufacturing Partners

In addition to self production, the studio also designs products for manufacturers.

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Environments

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Studio Objects

The original objects that are the ideological basis of the studio were all hand produced in the studio. As the studio has grown to design for manufacturers and self source with factories the core practice of the studio has remained studio produced objects.