As Phunk enters its 25th year, the strength of this collective still remains steadfast and strong. “We learned through our ups and downs, and we also had our pivotal moments where we argued,” says Tan. “But we’re also able to catch each other’s thoughts quite well. Before we speak, we can sort of pre-empt what the other person will say; thus we can also pre-empt how we work with each other in a harmonious sense.”
Besides launching an exhibition and an exclusive robot collection at The Artling in celebration of their 25th anniversary, the homegrown design collective has also released a monograph that offers an arresting insight into Phunk’s works over the years. Authored by Justin Zhuang, a local design writer and researcher, the book allows readers to gaze into Phunk’s perspective via their works and in-depth interviews.