In a world full of screens and constant notifications, mahjong is creating new reasons for people of different generations to gather, connect, and belong. Discover how this timeless game is finding a place in modern American social life.
For a decade at Tencent, I helped entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses. Then I discovered the growing mahjong community in the U.S. and decided to build Flamingo Mahjong—a brand rooted in connection, culture, and community.
Why the simple act of gathering around a table can matter more than the game itself.
From geometric ceilings to flowing celestial ribbons and the story of the Nine-Colored Deer, three ways ancient art might inspire a modern mahjong collection.
A soft pink in a book of Dunhuang’s ancient ceiling patterns reminded me of the color I had chosen for Flamingo Mahjong. What began as a personal discovery became a reflection on cultural heritage, design, and the connections we build around a mahjong table.
What can ancient Chinese cave ceilings teach us about designing for the modern Mahjong table? Explore how Dunhuang's caisson patterns offer lessons in composition, rhythm, and translating cultural inspiration into contemporary products.
How a journey to Dunhuang, from desert landscapes to ancient ceiling patterns, helped shape the visual direction and cultural vision of Flamingo Mahjong.