Ting Cheng | UX/UI & Web Designer

My Journey

I majored in Metal Craft at university and spent ten years working as a jewelry designer in Taiwan. Over time I realized that sketching concepts without being able to fully shape the final outcome left me feeling limited. That restlessness led me to leatherwork. In 2014 I founded my own leather accessory brand, a small studio at first, then a steady practice.

I majored in Metal Craft at university and spent ten years working as a jewelry designer in Taiwan. Over time I realized that sketching concepts without being able to fully shape the final outcome left me feeling limited. That restlessness led me to leatherwork. In 2014,
I founded my own leather accessory brand,
a small studio at first, then a steady practice.

What began with simple goods slowly evolved into leather jewelry. Traditional leathercraft tends to value uniform colors
and functional forms, but I felt drawn to break free from those boundaries — splashed dyes, unusual textures, mineral-like shapes. An artistic language that continues to grow with me.

What began with simple goods slowly evolved into leather jewellery. Traditional leather craft tends to value uniform colours and functional forms, but I felt drawn to break free from those boundaries, splashed dyes, unusual textures, mineral-like shapes. An artistic language that continues to grow with me.

What began with simple goods slowly evolved into leather jewellery. Traditional leather craft tends to value uniform colours and functional forms, but I felt drawn to break free from those boundaries., such as plashed dyes, unusual textures, mineral-like shapes.
An artistic language that continues to grow with me.

What if

I created the plants myself?

I created the plants myself ?

In 2020, when the pandemic reshaped daily life, houseplants became a comforting presence at home. The plants I loved were often rare or impossible to source. That quiet frustration became the starting point for the botanical leather series.

Creative philosophy

Nature is my greatest source of inspiration. Whether it’s the quiet presence of houseplants or the intricate patterns of ocean life, every detail offers a story.

Nature is my greatest source of inspiration. Whether it’s the quiet presence of houseplants
or the intricate patterns of ocean life, every detail offers a story.

Even after more than a decade of working with leather, I continue discovering new possibilities within the material. I hope to share its expressive potential — showing that leather can be not only functional but also artistic, poetic, and alive.

“

Slow growth is also a form of movement.

Slow growth is also
a form of movement.

”

A New Chapter in Canada

In the summer of 2025, I moved from Taiwan to Vancouver with my family. This transition marked a completely new chapter in both life and creativity. Surrounded by Canada’s beautiful landscapes, I’ve found fresh energy, new perspectives, and
a renewed sense of exploration.

In the summer of 2025, I moved from Taiwan to Vancouver with my family.
This transition marked a completely
new chapter in both life and creativity. Surrounded by Canada’s beautiful landscapes, I’ve found fresh energy,
new perspectives, and a renewed sense of exploration.

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