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Contemporary, Asian inspired home decor and gifts. Available in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Hong Ko

Available in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Singapore and London.

17/06/2026

Cross-cultural carry-alls ✨

Featuring our popular and iconic Baozi Design 🥟

09/06/2026

Surprise your friends with Pinyin post 💌

05/06/2026

New ‘Porcelain Bowls’ Tea Towel ✨✨

A practical kitchen essential and a little piece of art for your home 💙

01/06/2026

Lightweight, easy to pack gifts for the Summer 😎

27/05/2026

Porcelain dumpling rechargeable light ✨🥟
For indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between 🌿

07/05/2026

Thanks Sammi Sowerby and Time Out Shanghai - loved being part of this take on Shanghai emojis ✨

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Ifa_-swaWrPvsCaNPIw81w

13/04/2026

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with students at Concordia International School Shanghai, sharing my journey from Central Saint Martins to building a design-led business in Asia with Pinyin Press.

We explored how creativity can develop into a sustainable career, the role of design thinking in today’s economy, and the realities of “commercial creativity” - turning ideas into something tangible and commercially viable.

We also touched on the importance of resilience, adaptability, and the value of continual learning - and the willingness to keep evolving over time.

It was especially meaningful to receive feedback like this:
“This talk helped me understand and feel less confused or worried about my future path because she said that “degrees don’t determine where you go.” Instead, they are just a stepping stone for the future opportunities and learning you will pursue.”

Conversations like these are a reminder of how valuable it is to share real-world experiences with the next generation - and how much we can learn from their perspectives in return.

23/03/2026

This weekend I took part in Mentor Walks in Shanghai as a mentor.

Founded by Michelle Garnaut, Mentor Walks brings together women for professional development, practical career guidance, and knowledge-sharing. Its simple and effective format creates space for direct, practical conversations.

During the session, I shared experiences across entrepreneurship, business start-up, and business development, along with practical approaches to setting growth targets and navigating new markets.

Around 10 years ago, I joined Mentor Walks as a mentee, finding it a valuable platform for business advice and support from experienced professionals. It’s great to now contribute as a mentor and support the development of Shanghai’s women’s business community.

The questions from mentees were insightful and a good reminder that mentorship is often a two-way learning process.

Thank you to BritCham for hosting, to IPWS and to Eloise Zhang and Marie Chavanon for organising Saturday’s event.

25/01/2026

Jumping on the nostalgia trend and looking back at a decade ago. 2016 was such an exciting year for Pinyin Press.

Our now-iconic Dumpling Salt & Pepper Shakers received a Hong Kong Smart Gifts Design Award. Pinyin Press was named Designer of the Year. Orlando Bloom wore a Pinyin Press T-shirt while promoting one of his films - and we even photo-bombed Usher’s birthday selfie (shout-out to )!

Creatively, 2016 saw us launch our very first screen-printing workshops at and it’s lovely looking back at some now-archived designs - the chirping cricket childrenswear, our Year of the Monkey tea towel, and the beautiful ceramics made in Jingdezhen.

I remember 2016 as a year full of energy and optimism, and of the exciting entrepreneurial spirit of Shanghai. The Pinyin Press collection of that period also offers a visual reflection of my experiences in Shanghai at that time.

We’re enjoying the journey we’re on, guided by the same ethos - creating cross-cultural designs that inspire through stories of everyday life.

21/11/2025

Thank you to the NECC Global Culture & Creativity Exchange Workshop for having me as a speaker. It was great to share the Pinyin Press story and discuss cross-cultural creativity with so many inspiring creatives and industry leaders.

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