WantedDesign Member
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Bodin Hon
Studio Yellowdot
Industrial/Product Designer
Bodin earned a bioengineering degree from Rice University and worked on spacesuits at NASA before shifting to design, earning a Master’s at IED Milan and winning the ADI Compasso d’Oro ‘Targa Giovani’. In 2017, he co-founded Studio Yellowdot with Dilara Kan Hon in Hong Kong. Blending tech and tradition, Yellowdot spans product and collectible design across Hong Kong and Istanbul, collaborating with artisans and brands across Europe and Asia. Their award-winning work—recognized by Red Dot, iF, GOOD Design, and EDIDA—has been exhibited globally and is represented by Galleria Rossana Orlandi. In 2024, they won EDIDA’s Young Design Talent award in Turkey.
Design Approach and Inspiration
Our approach to design is rooted in curiosity and emotion, blending functionality with expressive form. We draw inspiration from everyday life—moments around the dining table, the textures of food, the rhythm of travel, and the stories behind objects. Guided by a playful yet thoughtful process, we aim to create designs that evoke joy, spark conversation, and serve a purpose. Each piece reflects a balance between craftsmanship and innovation, always grounded in human experience.
Get to know them better...
What’s the one item in your home that you can’t live without, and why?
BH: Vacuum – i like to keep the space clean
What’s your go-to playlist or song when you need a creative boost?
BH: French electro
If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?
BH: Engineer
My dream
BH: We’ve built our design studio since 2017 by creating our own path—shifting from consultancy to collectible design through curiosity, adaptability, and a bold, playful approach. As independent designers outside traditional markets, we value collaboration and learning, and we seek to connect with brands, manufacturers, and creatives to better understand and respond to today’s evolving needs. Our first major collaboration, the Patisserie Collection, showed the potential of blending strong design with traditional craftsmanship. Our dream is to create timeless, universal products for international brands—designs that transcend trends and leave a lasting impact.
![[GorbonxYellowdot]BosphorusCupMedals_Ph_AliGulsener-HD-0024](https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GorbonxYellowdotBosphorusCupMedals_Ph_AliGulsener-HD-0024-scaled.jpg)
![[Yellowdot]Hatch_eggshellfloorlamp_Ph_AliGulsener-00126](https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YellowdotHatch_eggshellfloorlamp_Ph_AliGulsener-00126-scaled.jpg)
![[Yellowdot]Lattice-1498_PhotobyArt><Creativity](https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YellowdotLattice-1498_PhotobyArtCreativity-scaled.jpg)
![[Yellowdot]Memento-USB--2](https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YellowdotMemento-USB-2-scaled.jpg)
![[YellowdotxAHEC]checkered_Ph_Volkan Dogar-1](https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YellowdotxAHECcheckered_Ph_Volkan-Dogar-1-scaled.jpg)
![[YellowdotxGorbon]PatisserieCollection_BiscottoStool_Ph_OzanGur_HD-colorMacaron](https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YellowdotxGorbonPatisserieCollection_BiscottoStool_Ph_OzanGur_HD-colorMacaron-scaled.jpg)
![[YellowdotxGorbon]PatisserieCollection_WirelessLamp_Ph_OzanGur-HD-0118](https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YellowdotxGorbonPatisserieCollection_WirelessLamp_Ph_OzanGur-HD-0118-scaled.jpg)
![[YellowdotxGorbon]PatisserieTiles_Ph_OzanGur-HD-45247](https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/YellowdotxGorbonPatisserieTiles_Ph_OzanGur-HD-45247-scaled.jpg)