Our Story
How InSeal Began
During a visit to Man Wa Lane in Sheung Wan, I had the honour of meeting Master Ng Kam Chun, a seal-carving artisan with over forty years of experience.
His shop was filled with stones, tools, and hand-carved seals, every surface carrying traces of time and touch. Our conversation stayed with me long after, Master Ng shared that seal carving is not only about technique, but about cultural identity, memory, and continuity. Each seal holds a story, connecting people to their names, their families, and their history.
Inspired by his passion, I illustrated his shop as a tribute to the craftsmanship he has preserved for decades. He reminded me that cultural heritage grows when we bring it into dialogue with new ideas and new generations.
This inspired me to create InSeal, a seal-carving toolkit that blends craft and storytelling, shaped by shared making and community learning.
After returning to London, I joined LSV (London Social Venture), an initiative led by Queen Mary University of London and UCL. There, I began developing InSeal as a social venture, using hands-on toolkits and storytelling illustration to connect communities with Chinese cultural heritage.
Building InSeal has been a gradual process of research, prototyping, and testing. Each step from shaping the toolkit to imagining workshops has involved learning through trial and error, refining how craft can be shared in accessible and meaningful ways.
Through this journey, We continue to explore how seal carving can bring together cultural learning, creativity, and shared making.
If you’d like to follow the journey or learn more about the InSeal toolkit, Please stay connected!
