March 2026
The Silence of Paper: Why Art Books Cannot Be Replaced by Screens
A sensory exploration of paper weight, the scent of soy ink, and the contemplative pause that only a well-made physical print publication can offer.
Journal
February 2026
Reading Vernacular Typography Along the Java Coast
Tracing the old harbour shop signboards of Cirebon, Semarang, and Lasem. How a blend of Latin, Hanzi, and Arab Pegon scripts gave rise to a unique maritime visual identity worth archiving.
January 2026
A Collector's Ethics: Storing and Caring for Limited Editions
A technical guide for designers and collectors on keeping room temperature stable (18–22°C) and relative humidity at 50%, and on opening thick edition bindings without damaging the linen spine sewing.
December 2025
The Spatial Cosmology of Batak Toba Timber Stilt Houses
Taking apart the three-coloured carved gorga ornaments and the system of nail-free timber pegs. How the vernacular architecture of Nusantara has withstood volcanic earthquakes for centuries.