Hi Look Design Studio Introduction
Walking into Zhongzheng Road in the small town of Guanxi, you are greeted by two rows of traditional old street houses. Standing under the arcade and looking towards the arched colonnade, it feels as if you have entered a time tunnel, where every brick and tile bears the marks of time. Zhongzheng Road, also known as Shidianzai, was once a place where boats were used by merchants to transport goods and daily necessities. Shidianzai Old Street was a bustling hub at that time, housing various businesses like fabric shops, stone cutting, and blacksmith shops. However, as industries changed, local residents gradually left, and the once-thriving scene slowly faded away. Local youth Chiu Mei-feng established the Hi Look graphic design studio, bringing a life-oriented creative style into the workspace. This space blends the old and the new, where she creates innovation using layers of display racks and nostalgic old house styles. Originally, Hi Look was an old video rental store, and remnants of old cabinets still remain in the attic. The studio's walls preserve traces of newspapers from the 30s of the Republic of China, providing an interesting contrast to the illustration works designed by the current owner and a local map. Currently, this space mainly serves as the owner's studio, with plans to design cultural and creative products in the future. Visitors are also welcome to explore the old house, take a creative publication and map unique to Guanxi, and gain a better understanding of this lovely little town.
