About
22Studio
Sean Yu, Founder
At 22STUDIO, concrete is an attitude: direct, honest and open. Based in Taipei, the passionate team conceives and creates timepieces, accessories and stationery. Inspired by the straightforward, sublime spirit of urban architecture, they strive to master its materials, texture and style. All their products are handcrafted, honed through hands-on experimentation into authentic, daring design. The name “22” captures an attitude—one unafraid to follow instinct to concrete, creative conclusions.
Concrete charisma
In 2005, the brand's founder, Sean Yu, and his wife Yiting Cheng, founded 22STUDIO to satisfy their enthusiasm for concrete’s raw, exposed beauty. Inspired by the works of Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the duo wanted to create personal products that transmitted the material’s honesty and transparency while continuing the product and graphic design partnership that they enjoyed while studying in university.
Each day, the brand sets out to make minimalistic products for sophisticated city-dwellers and awaken imaginations through the power of design. The result is a collection of concrete attitude-inspired products that range from jewellery, stationery and clocks to home deco, writing tools and wristwatches.
Material intimacy
The brand believes that intimacy with the material drives awesome design. They study how materials mature with wear and exposure, how time and environment alter character and aesthetic. They have spent more than a decade immersed in concrete, its forms, textures, consistencies, even smells. Over several cycles partnering with cement manufacturers, the brand has reached the pinnacle of concrete craft, achieving a unique fusion of robust yet workable formula and hands-on expertise. They extend this exploratory approach to other materials and their combinations, from steel to brass to stone, and beyond.
Genuine craft
At 22STUDIO, design and production are one. The brand makes the most of their compact scale, attending each piece from concept to production in a spirit of genuine craftsmanship, constantly challenging themselves to improve in every aspect of their work. It is their hope that those who appreciate dedication to craft and authenticity in any field will share their love for what they do, and join them on their journey.
