Kiin has grown a lot over the past year, but there are still things we’re building toward. Like the creatives we work with, we don’t see anything as ever fully finished—everything is always evolving. That’s what this space is for. WIP (Work in Progress) is where we share the projects that need more time, care, and intention. Right now, that includes Creative In, The FAHL, LHAF, and KO-LLAB. Each one depends on the people around us—their ideas, their energy, and their willingness to take part. And as these projects grow, so will what we’re able to give back.

WORK IN PROGRESS

THE FAHL

KO-LLAB is the part of Kiin dedicated entirely to collaboration. Most of Kiin’s products are designed to involve more than one set of hands, and KO-LLAB exists to support that process. While the designs are ready, we’re building a space that clearly shows how creatives can get involved, what they’ll gain, and how each collaboration works.

This page is currently under construction and will roll out gradually as we work toward securing our first physical location—so we can eventually invite creatives in to work on their chosen KO-LLAB projects in person.

Until then, we’ll continue supporting the community through Thrd Space Studio and Sortd4.

THE FAHL

The FAHL is a mini audio series focussing on creatives who’ve paused, pivoted or started over later in life. It’s a space to talk honestly about what it means to feel late, guilty and self-conscious about reaching a goal months, years or even decades after we thought we would. This isn't about dwelling on what we could have done but about sharing how we learned to grow at our own pace. Click beelow for more details:

PRODUCTS.

We’re currently in production on the first episode of The FAHL. The theme for episode one is Fear, Forgiveness, and everything in between. Check back here soon to listen.

KO-LLAB: PRODUCTS

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First LHAF event — currently being figured out in Toronto. Theme is collaboration. Who you have around you. Why that matters more than people admit—especially at the start. We’re pulling together panel guests. Looking for a space. More soon. Footage will live here when it happens.

We’re currently producing our first Creative In episode, featuring two young creatives working with our overalls canvas. If you’d like updates, want to learn more, or are interested in being part of a future episode, you can follow along below. If you have a few minutes, feel free to check out the previous series we filmed in London with TNC.

LHAF (Love Had a Face) is about reconnecting with what we may have missed out on in the form of Life, Opportunities, Validation, and Encouragement Through currated events. Our first event theme will be about collaboration click below for more deails:

LHAF: KO-LLABORATION EVENT

CREATIVE IN: OVERALLS

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KIINSHOP

Where hand-made design is relative to resourceful design.

Although our shop isn't open yet, things are happening behind the scenes. Kiin is working towwards its first physical space but until then, Well be raisingfunds through Thrd Space Studio and Sortd4.

Salvillage was developed to transform waste streams into functional, intentional products while reframing how materials are valued in the creative process.

The Solution

When developing other projects, I accumulated a lot of scrap wood, dyed water, and a lot of used paper. I didn’t see them as trash — but I also wasn’t doing anything productive with them. This made me think about how easily it can be to contribute to the problem (excessive waste) even when you’re trying to do something good (design)Salvillage

Questions I Needed to Answer:

Are these designs practical?
Will sourced materials make my process more sustainable or will it become a hindrance?
In order to ensure each design is structurally sound, would a majority of the materials need to be purchased rather than sourced?
How can each design be collaborative ?

The Problem

I shifted from an approach rooted in guilt-driven obligation to one rooted in resourceful repurposing. Salvillage became a project focused on material accountability through design.

Reclaimed pallet wood became The WOULD (We Only Use the Less Desirable) Stool, a portable customizable stool.
Wood offcuts and repurposed textiles became SeatFour, a modular seating system and The Art Board
Handmade paper became PLACE - uniquely shaped bookmarks and PULP, functional, paper based holder containing naturally adhesive tabs designed to support reflection and introspection

The Process

Every material informed the design process. Rooted in KIIN's belief in resourceful creativity, a system was developed to collect unused materials such as scrap paper, wood pallets, and cardboard (SM/LE), which Salvillage then transformed into products including the WOULD Stool, SeatFour, PULP, and the Art Board.

Designed with sustainability and collaboration in mind, these products were created primarily from recycled and repurposed materials, significantly reducing production costs and allowing more resources to be directed towards collaborative initiatives. The WOULD Stool, SeatFour, and the Art Board were also intended to act as blank canvases for textile artists, print designers, and illustrators to make their own.

Iteration occasionally drifted into scope creep which took up time and resources. Returning to Salvillage’s core principle: Nothing wasted. Everything utilized - allowed me to get back on track.

I reassessed scope to keep iterations feasible
I refined the system for handling inconsistent materials
I prioritized designs that honored each material whilst understanding the collaborative opportunities

Salvillage now functions as Kiin’s sustainability arm, turning waste into viable products. It demonstrates that sustainability is foundational, not an afterthought. View finaldesigns here: