Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, compiled and reported by Chen Guanxin
After holding an art exhibition and publishing a painting album in 2013, actor Ko Yan-Fu collaborated with the new-generation Taiwanese local brand deya in 2014 to launch four cultural and creative black tide bags: “First Glance at Taiwan,” “Mobile Dream Castle,” “Exploring Our City,” and “World Travelogue.” This transformation has made Ko Yan-Fu a creative artist. These four bag designs took over a year of planning between deya and Ko Yan-Fu before the illustrations, designs, and samples were finalized, resulting in these four fashion-forward black tide bags that combine dreams, cultural creativity, and Taiwanese culture. These four bag styles are expected to be exported to over 50 countries worldwide, including Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Europe, and the United States.
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The four cultural and creative bags designed by actor Ko Yan-Fu, including “First Glance at Taiwan” and “World Travelogue,” will be exported to over 50 countries around the world, showcasing Taiwan to the globe. (Image provided by Pin Zhuo Company)
For Ko Yan-Fu, who has loved drawing since childhood, painting has always been his biggest dream. However, his family hoped he would pursue other careers, fearing limited prospects. Unexpectedly, he now has the chance to paint on bags, allowing him to prove to his family that art can indeed be a livelihood. “I really never thought there would come a day when I could have my own creative product. This collaboration is both exciting and nerve-wracking for me. I’m confident about my painting, but putting my artwork on bags was a challenge for me. I hope everyone will like them,” Ko Yan-Fu said happily.
deya is an original brand launched by Pin Zhuo Company, and its name is inspired by the Taiwanese Hokkien pronunciation of “bag.” deya specializes in designing trendy, fashionable bags. Initially, the brand was a collaboration between a Taiwanese team and a French designer. By chance, they came across Ko Yan-Fu’s paintings and learned that he is the host of a travel show with deep knowledge of Taiwanese culture. Moreover, his artistic style incorporates both Taiwanese elements and a global perspective, so they approached him for collaboration. Xu Nengjun, General Manager of deya, stated that both deya and Ko Yan-Fu originate from Taiwan, share a love for the country, and have their own dreams—hoping to shine and let the world see them. Collaborating with Ko Yan-Fu marks
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