Mike shares about how his family background, childhood and personal perspective of beauty are all reasons for his love for designing Singapore wallpaper and fabric. http://a-list.sg/profile-mike-tay/ “As a young boy, Mike Tay noticed a rangoli at the doorstep of his Indian neighbour. The beautiful arrangement of...
Another original Singapore fabric design by Mike that will tug at the heartstrings of Singaporeans. This vibrant and timelessly festive Chinatown design is a pattern play with icons such as opera singer, historic buildings, persimmon, Chinese lanterns, etc. It’s an oriental eclectic...
Another National Day feature of what Onlewo does. This time the attention is on a humble little stool with a design that is big in our collective psyche – HDB flats! http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/home-design/celebrate-national-day-in-style “Clean lines and geometric patterns of Housing Board flats were the inspiration...
Thanks Marie France Asia for the shout out! http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/shopping-guide/new-local-brands-singapore-205939.html#item=1 “Onlewo is a small design studio nestled in Jalan Besar that features a line of Singapore wallpapers and functional fabrics created by founder Mike Tay. His creations celebrate everything that is unique about our country –...
Wong Ah Yoke from Straits Times shares a meal and conversation with Mike Tay, founder of Onlewo, which designs fabric and wallpapers. http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/soft-spot-for-porridge
Check out the charming rattan chair designed in collaboration by Lestari and Mike Tay, with Onlewo’s brilliant range of singapore fabrics. The fabrics are designed with themes of Singapore heritage towns like Chinatown, Little India, Tiong Bahru. https://www.lestaridesigns.com/blank-l62lg/mike-tay-golden-china-town
A collection of fabric clutch bags designed by the very talented Ling Wu with Onlewo prints of Tiong Bahru, Botanic Garden, Little India has met with sold-out response in New York! Thanks to AsiaStore, New York for the wonderful opportunity! Thanks Ling...
Mike Tay shares some thoughts about the revamped President’s Design Award from his experience growing his design works at Onlewo. https://www.gov.sg/news/content/today-online—presidents-design-award-to-undergo-format-tweaks http://www.todayonline.com/lifestyle/revamped-presidents-design-award-focus-transformational-impact-top-design-craftsmanship “Founder of local design studio Onlewo, Mike Tay, felt the changes offer a “clearer focus on the areas (the awards)...
From a small little studio space in Little India, Mike Tay built his Onlewo brand of Singapore-inspired wallpaper and fabric into a collection that now includes fashion accessories, including clutch bags, shirts, laptop bags, corporate gift, etc. Collaborating with Ling Wu on the lovely ‘Siew...
A lovely feature on Mike, founder of Onlewo, about his favourite time piece. http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/wrist-taker-2
