We collaborates with brands, cultural organisations, artists, musicians and storytellers who value authenticity, design, culture and meaningful creativity.
The studio’s approach is relationship-driven and grounded in respect, trust and shared purpose. Collaborations are pursued thoughtfully and intentionally, across film, design, lifestyle storytelling, installations and cultural projects — with partnerships built only when the connection feels genuine, aligned and creatively meaningful.
GOLDEN GOOSE - CO-CREATION
Got invited into the Golden Goose Sydney store for their co-creation session and it turned out to be such a fun experience. I teamed up with their onsite artist to design my own sneaker, and of course I had to bring in a touch of bonsai.
SEPTEMBER STUDIO - XMAS PRUNE
Fun quick summer pruning on our wisteria bonsai
THE BELONGIL - DRIFTWOOD SCULPTURAL ART
The Belongil opens in Byron Bay with Kyoto’s quiet spirit woven through space, timber, vessel, and memory. These ryuboku sculptures we created live between bonsai heritage and design craft — organic, intentional, and rooted in harmony.
Created with the vision for a beautiful new dining destination.
History layered. Space alive.
YATES CLICK & GROW - GARDENING MADE EASY
It's early summer here in Australia, everything in the garden is waking up and as a dad (and a bonsai guy), that usually means one thing; a trip to Bunnings Warehouse.
Straight to the Garden Care aisle to grab a Click & Grow Weed 'n' Feed Starter Kit plus a pouch of Yates Dynamic Lifter Plant Food, simple tools to make weekend garden care effortless. Back at home, setup is easy: Click, Set, Grow.
Even in my home garden, this system makes taking care of my garden feel professional but manageable.
CIRCA FRAGRANCE - CHRISTMAS SERIES
The studio is smelling incredible with CIRCA’s Christmas series.
My pick is the White Fig & Cedar: a grounded mix of juniper, pine and white orchid that feels like a calm, modern Christmas.