Elaine Yan Ling Ng is a British-Chinese designer renowned for her interdisciplinary approach that fuses textiles, electronics, biomimicry, and craftsmanship. A graduate of Central Saint Martins with an MA in Textile Futures (Distinction), she is the founder of The Fabrick Lab, a Hong Kong-based studio dedicated to creating responsive materials and installations that bridge nature and technology.

Dubbed the “Techno Fairy” by Elle Deco, Elaine's work has garnered international acclaim, with exhibitions at the V&A and Science Museum in London, Art Basel, Design Miami/Basel, and the Triennale Design Museum in Milan. She has collaborated with global brands such as Swarovski, Nissan Design Europe, and Nokia Design Beijing. Her accolades include the Swarovski Designer of the Future Award, Design Anthology’s Emerging Talent Award, recognition as a TED Fellow, and inclusion in AD100 by AD Italia as "The Game Changer" .

Elaine serves as a Design Council Expert in the UK, contributing her insights to national design strategies. In her role as Chief Material Innovator at Nature Squared, she spearheaded the development of CArrelé, a sustainable tile collection crafted from upcycled eggshells, exemplifying her commitment to regenerative design. Her work not only pushes the boundaries of material innovation but also emphasizes sustainability and social impact, empowering communities and preserving traditional crafts.

Material | Ceramic Porcelain, Bamboo, Copper

Reverie in Motion

梦 (Mèng) – Dream: Symbolizes imagination, introspection, and the ethereal qualities of the installation.

影 (Yǐng) – Shadow: Represents the interplay of light and form, echoing the delicate silhouettes created by the materials.

流光 (Liú Guāng) – Flowing Light: Conveys the dynamic movement and shimmering effects produced by the interaction of copper, bamboo, and porcelain.

Together, 梦影流光 paints a vivid picture of "dream shadows and flowing light," encapsulating the installation's themes of transformation, material interplay, and the transient beauty of light and form.