DOORS by Stanley KC

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We've been in hiatus for a little while, because we've been getting ready for something special... 2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of Stanley KC's establishment, and to mark this occasion, our founder, Stanley Kwok, has conceived a podcast series titled DOORS. DOORS will be a collection of 10 episodes, hosted by Stanley, who will invite guests that have all been a part of his journey.

Episodes

  1. 12/30/2025

    DOORS (Episode 10): Concluding a Decade｜DOORS（第十集）：十年設計誌

    𝑫𝑶𝑶𝑹𝑺 𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑬𝑷𝑰𝑺𝑶𝑫𝑬: 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝑶𝑼𝑻 𝑵𝑶𝑾! For the final episode of DOORS, Stanley Kwok is joined by past and present team members Gabby, Rachel, and Burton for a candid chat about their journey and the heart of Stanley KC. From the chaotic move-ins to their highly-collaborative process and the new company slogan "Every Detail Counts," they share the passion, the pressure, and the personal connections that define their studio. It’s all about teamwork, growth, and the chemistry of the right team. Watch the full final episode now! 【《DOORS》最終章現已推出】 來到《DOORS》壓軸一集「十年設計誌」，Stanley Kwok與前任和現任團隊成員Gabby、Rachel及Burton再次聚首，真誠回望這段設計之路。 從最初搬遷的混亂，到日後協作的默契，再到新公司口號「細節至上」，他們細訴設計背後的熱情與壓力，亦展現彼此深厚的情誼。 本集節目既回顧過去，也總結十年，呈現團隊的力量、成長的軌跡與設計的靈魂。 立即收看完整最終章！

    1h 4m

  2. 12/17/2025

    DOORS (Episode 9): Timeless Acts｜DOORS（第九集）：無時之行

    𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔: 𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑻𝒘𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 Tune into the latest episode of DOORS: Episode 9, Timeless Acts. Stanley Kwok sits down with Norman Xu, Design Director of Swire Properties (USA), for an in-depth conversation. They dive into their large-scale collaborations from Hong Kong to Miami, sharing how to weave Asian design perspective and local cultural essence into timeless spaces on the international stage. Plus, they reveal the professional qualities of top designers—from true hospitality to the art of breaking the ice with food! Discover the full episode now! 【解構跨國項目：兩位行業領袖的專業交流】 《DOORS》最新一集「無時之行」現已上線！Stanley Kwok與遠道而來的太古地產（美國）設計總監Norman Xu，展開深度行業對談。 兩人回顧從香港到邁阿密大型項目的合作點滴，分享如何以亞洲設計視角，在國際舞台融合在地文化精髓，打造歷久彌新的空間。 節目亦揭秘頂尖設計師的專業素養：真正的款待精神、以美食破冰的藝術，以及如何在緊湊的越洋會議中，以超乎預期的準備展現專業價值。 立即收聽這趟橫跨太平洋的專業之旅。

    54 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    DOORS (Episode 8): Legal 101 for Design Businesses｜DOORS（第八集）：設計有法

    𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝑶𝑶𝑹𝑺: 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝟏𝟎𝟏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔, 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆!   Join Stanley Kwok as he chats with his longtime friend and British lawyer, Samson Man. They dive into essential topics for designers, including:   💼 Key details to consider in design contracts 📈 Personal business challenges Stanley has faced   How can creative professionals strike the right balance between business and creativity? Tune in to hear Stanley's insights from a decade in the industry, enriched by Samson's unique perspective.   Catch the full episode and elevate our design journeys together.   【設計有法：設計師的實戰經驗分享】   《DOORS》最新一集「設計有法」正式上線！Stanley Kwok邀請相識十五年的英國律師好友Samson Man，暢談設計路上的實戰經驗：   💡 聊聊設計合約中值得留意的細節 💡 回顧Stanley親身經歷的業務挑戰   創意人如何在商業與創作間找到平衡？Stanley以十年業界體會，結合Samson的觀察與經驗，帶來真誠分享。   完整內容現已上架。歡迎收聽，一起交流設計師的業務心得。

    57 min

  4. 10/09/2025

    DOORS (Episode 7): Holistic Fitness｜DOORS（第七集）：身心設計學

    Join Stanley Kwok in this episode of DOORS: Holistic Fitness as he welcomes two incredible guests: Almen Wong, co-founder of PURE Group, and Allen Cai, co-founder of Fitness Academy. Together, we explore the harmony of "soft and hard coordination," drawing inspiration from wine tasting, yoga, fitness science, and the deep connection between design aesthetics and life management. Almen shares her transformative journey from the modelling and entertainment industry to becoming a dedicated yoga instructor over the past 20 years. Meanwhile, Allen delves into his strategic approach to building a successful fitness business in Hong Kong. A fitness advocate, Stanley shares his insights on how to maintain balance in both physical and mental wellness, using sports and life management as a source of design inspiration. Discover how these three professionals weave discipline, enthusiasm, and coordination into their careers and lives. Stanley Kwok在本集節目「身心設計學」中 ，榮幸邀請到兩位傑出嘉賓——PURE Group聯合創辦人Almen Wong及Fitness Academy聯合創辦人Allen Cai，聚焦「軟硬協調」之道，從品酒哲學、瑜伽修行、健身科學，延伸至設計美學與人生管理的深度交融。 Almen分享從演藝界轉型瑜伽導師的心路歷程，以及持續教學二十載的專業堅持；Allen剖析在香港創立健身事業的戰略思考與營運理念；Stanley亦分享如何透過運動與生活管理保持身心平衡，並從訓練中獲得設計靈感。 深入了解三位專業人士如何將紀律、熱情與協調藝術融入事業與生活。

    1h 6m

  5. 09/01/2025

    DOORS (Episode 6): Graphic Cool｜DOORS（第六集）：設計有感

    Our latest episode of DOORS: Graphic Cool, features aninsightful conversation between our founder, Stanley Kwok and TRIPPLE’s Creative Director, Yeow Yeong. These two design partners, with over a decade of collaboration, share their experiences and observations in the creative industry, covering everything from branding and spatial design to fascinating cross-cultural perspectives. Highlights of this episode include: - The evolution of design: From flat images tothree-dimensional space, explore creative transformations. - Professional Analysis: Discover the differences andsimilarities in design thinking and implementation between Hong Kong and Singapore. - Industry Observations: Learn how to strike a balancebetween creative ideals and practical challenges in the design world. - Personal Reflections: Gain insights into how designersadapt to their own needs within a high-speed industry. As Stanley's long-term creative collaborator, Yeow alsoshares his unique insights on brand strategy and visual narratives, offering his insightful perspectives. Watch the full episode now! 我們誠邀你收聽最新一集《DOORS》Podcast節目「設計有感」，由Stanley Kwok與TRIPPLE創意總監Yeow Yeong展開一場真摯深刻的對話。兩位相識逾十載的設計夥伴，從品牌塑造、空間設計到跨地域文化觀察，分享他們在創意產業中的洞察與歷練。   📍本集亮點 ・ 設計的演化：從平面圖像到立體空間的創意轉化 ・ 專業解析：香港與新加坡在設計思維與執行上的異同 ・ 產業觀察：如何在創意理想與現實挑戰間取得平衡 ・ 個人省思：設計師在高速運轉的行業中如何自我調適 作為Stanley長期合作的創意夥伴，Yeow也分享了他在品牌策略與視覺敘事上的獨到見解，為聽眾帶來豐富的靈感與啟發。 立即探索設計背後的故事與思維，開啟一次深度對話之旅。

    51 min

  6. 08/01/2025

    DOORS (Episode 5): Up Close & Personal｜DOORS（第五集）：由心出發

    Join us for a heartfelt conversation about design, legacy, and the art of living. In this episode of DOORS: Up Close & Personal, we welcome Christine Chan, the visionary behind Bed & Bath, and Adah Chan, founder of Baea. They engage in an intimate dialogue with Stanley Kwok, exploring the 40-year family journey behind the brand, the mother-daughter dynamic of innovation and heritage, and Stanley’s unique insights on crafting ideal living spaces. Curious about how Bed & Bath and Baea have built their luxury homeware empires in Hong Kong? Want to learn how designers infuse thoughtful details into daily living? Tune in now to discover the transformative power of lifestyle aesthetics. 一場關於設計、傳承與生活美學的深度對話。 本集《DOORS》Podcast「由心出發」邀請到Bed & Bath靈魂人物Christine Chan及Baea創辦人Adah Chan，與Stanley Kwok展開一場充滿溫度與共鳴的交流。從品牌四十年的家族故事、母女間的傳承與創新，到Stanley對理想家居空間的獨到見解，他們分享如何將設計美學融入日常，打造真正貼近生活的空間。 想了解Bed & Bath和Baea如何在香港打造奢華家品王國？想聽聽設計師如何把細節注入生活，提升居家質感？立即收聽本集內容，感受生活美學的力量！

    50 min

  7. 06/24/2025

    DOORS (Episode 4): Forward Thinkers｜DOORS（第四集）：思索前行

    In this episode, we invite two creative personalities, founder of Wallpaper+ Phyllis Tang, and founder of Archetypal Desmond Wong, to share their entrepreneurial philosophy, trends and challenges of the Asia market and their experiences working with Stanley Kwok. From homemade chicken pies, candid clients and preferences to cultural taboos, no topic is off limits and this heartfelt conversation hits all the right notes. 新一集《DOORS》邀請兩位創意領域的領軍人物Wallpaper+創辦人Phyllis Tang及Archetypal創辦人Desmond Wong，分享他們對創業理念、亞洲市場的趨勢與挑戰的見解，以及與Stanley Kwok合作的寶貴經驗。話題涵蓋自家製雞批、客戶喜好，到文化禁忌，多角度對話真摯坦率，發人深省。

    50 min

  8. 06/06/2025

    DOORS (Episode 3): Revolutionizing Industries｜DOORS（第三集）：⁠革新行業

    The full third episode of DOORS is now out, where ourguests discuss the challenges to their retail businesses from parallel imports, showcasing the market context in this fruitful conversation. How can companies maintain their competitive advantage ina rapidly changing environment? In this episode, our founder of Stanley KC, Stanley Kwok invites two outstanding female entrepreneurs, Denise Lau, CEO of COLOURLIVING, and Sandra Wong, founder of Kitchen Infinity for an in depthdiscussion. Exploring industry innovations, business challenges and future trends, they bring forth valuable market insights. As well, they focus on a challenge that affects all retail businesses: parallel imported goods. From price competition to quality control, how should the design industry respond tothese market factors? From a retailer to a designer's point of view, this episode uncovers Stanley, Denise and Sandra's personal insights on the industry. Listen or watch the full conversation now. 企業如何在急速變化的環境中保持競爭優勢？在《DOORS》最新一集節目中，Stanley Kwok與兩位傑出的女性企業家COLOURLIVING行政總裁Denise Lau及Kitchen Infinity創辦人Sandra Wong深入探討行業革新、企業挑戰及未來趨勢，帶來極具前瞻性的市場洞察。本集更聚焦平行進口所帶來的深層問題，從價格競爭到品質監管，業界如何應對這場市場變局？Stanley、Denise 和Sandra分享獨到見解，助你全面掌握行業動態。立即觀賞完整訪談。

    40 min

  9. 04/29/2025

    DOORS (Episode 2): Style & Substance｜DOORS（第二集）：⁠風範之道

    During his 10 year journey of pioneering Stanley KC, Stanley Kwok admits he has learnt from the best, and in our episode 2 of DOORS: Style & Substance, our special guest of honour is one of his mentors, Anita Tang, a powerhouse in the real estate development world, who’s currently the Deputy General Manager of Sales at Henderson Land Development Co Ltd. Catch their conversation here, unveiling lessons he has learnt from this female force. 過去十年來，Stanley Kwok在引領Stanley KC的旅程中，從最優秀的業界翹楚身上汲取寶貴經驗。在Podcast系列第二集節目《DOORS: Style & Substance》中，特邀他的啟蒙老師、恒基兆業地產有限公司營業部副總經理Anita Tang擔任嘉賓，分享她如何影響他的發展和成長，以及深刻的啟示。

    30 min

  10. 03/17/2025

    DOORS (Episode 1): Lighting Forces｜DOORS（第一集）：光影魅力

    For our first episode of DOORS, we invite two lighting gurus lighting designers Eugenia Cheng (founder of LightOrigin Studio) and Koichi Tanaka (founder of Lightlinks), who share the tribulations (and trials) of working with Stanley Kwok (founder of interior design firm Stanley KC), breakthrough moments in their career and of course, the importance of lighting in every space. 在我們的Podcast首集節目中，特別邀請兩位燈光大師Eugenia Cheng（LightOrigin Studio創辦人）和Koichi Tanaka（Lightlinks創辦人），分享與室內設計公司Stanley KC創辦人Stanley Kwok合作的挑戰和突破時刻，還討論了照明設計在每個空間的重要性。

    41 min
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We've been in hiatus for a little while, because we've been getting ready for something special... 2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of Stanley KC's establishment, and to mark this occasion, our founder, Stanley Kwok, has conceived a podcast series titled DOORS. DOORS will be a collection of 10 episodes, hosted by Stanley, who will invite guests that have all been a part of his journey.

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