Didi NG Wing Yin Sculptural Furniture and Wood Art Practice

Didi NG Wing Yin is a Helsinki-based artist-designer originally from Hong Kong, known for a practice that bridges the realms of contemporary sculpture, furniture design, and traditional woodcraft. Didi NG Wing Yin earned a Master of Arts in Interior Architecture with a specialization in Furniture Design from Aalto University, Finland, a background that deeply informs a unique approach to material exploration and spatial design. The work of Didi NG Wing Yin is centered on the concept of "Naturalness," where the innate characteristics and organic traits of wood guide the creative process. By utilizing experimental surface treatments and intricate hand-carving techniques, the artist seeks to highlight wood's natural materiality and expand the traditional perspectives of wood crafting. His portfolio features a diverse range of works, including the "Wood Pleats" and "Wood Feathers" collections, which consist of sculptural furniture, vases, and wall pieces. These works have earned Didi NG Wing Yin significant international acclaim, including being named a finalist for the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2025 and receiving the Dezeen Emerging Designer of the Year award in 2024. Furthermore, the practice has been supported by prestigious grants such as the Finnish Cultural Foundation Working Grant. Works by Didi NG Wing Yin are part of permanent collections like the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg and have been exhibited at major design events across Europe, including Milan Design Week and solo shows at galleries such as Spazio Nobile and Lokal Gallery. The artist's focus remains on finding a balance between intuitive craftsmanship and conceptual design.