SCANNOW 城市編輯室-心度探索（Deep Dive）- Creative Drifters

店主的話

「逐流創所」的創辦人們回憶道，這個品牌的誕生源於一次為期一年的空間共享創作計劃。當計劃即將結束時，他們開始思考未來的去向，並萌生了建立一個屬於自己的空間的想法。就這樣，「逐流創所」悄然出現，象徵著他們共同的方向，一個能夠自由創作的場所。

他們用三個詞來形容「逐流創所」：創作是「突破界限」、創作是「濾色鏡」、創作是「連結、溝通、引起共鳴」。這些詞語體現了他們對創作的深刻理解——它不僅能打破既有框架，更能過濾與轉化思緒，最終引發人與人之間的共鳴與連結。

在創業初期，雖然曾面臨品牌知名度建立和分工磨合的挑戰，但創辦人們從未想過放棄。他們最記得的是，在共同討論品牌未來憧憬時，朋友們臉上堅定的笑容和眼神，成為了他們堅持下去的動力。正是這一股信念，讓他們能夠繼續追逐自己的理想。

品牌故事

寄賣的溫度：讓手作被看見

在日常營運中，最讓「逐流創所」的創辦人感到「這就是我想做的事」的瞬間，是品牌寄賣所帶來的意義。他們深知，對於手作人而言，最希望的就是自己的成果與努力能被認同與看見。在香港這個地方，他們希望提供一個小小的空間，讓人們能夠展示自己的作品，因此寄賣成為了他們想做的事。透過不同主題召集相關工藝品，並在深水埗這個小地方紮根，讓更多人認識這些獨特的創作。

城市中的獨特風景：本地創作的「溫度」與「重量」

對於「本地創作」與「手作」在這個城市的位置，「逐流創所」的創辦人認為這些詞彙代表著「溫度」與「重量」。他們相信每一位工藝師所付出的時間、創意、想法與設計，都蘊含著一種溫度，承載著他們對作品的信念。即使市場上充斥著大量商品，但這些獨一無二的作品依然受到許多人的賞識，如同荒漠中的仙人掌，成為城市中一道獨特的風景。

香港情懷系列：承載集體記憶的共鳴

在眾多作品中，「逐流創所」最受客人喜愛的是「香港情懷系列產品」，例如格仔餅皮革作品及相關周邊（如postcard、貼紙、鎖匙扣）。這些作品的特別之處在於，它們承載了香港的文化記憶，能讓人在看到的第一眼便產生強烈的情感共鳴。

連結創作者：作品背後的故事

「逐流創所」有一項堅持的小細節，是客人未必會注意到，但創辦人認為不能少的——那就是非常注重與創作者的連結。無論是舉辦品牌聚會，還是深入了解創作背後的意念與困難，這些過程讓他們更清楚每件作品的故事，也因此找到更多志同道合的朋友，確保每一件作品都切合他們的創作方向。

藍色的自由：靈感與探索的流動

當靈感枯竭時，「逐流創所」的創辦人會選擇透過沖涼放空，讓思緒沉澱；感恩自己有機會從事創作；並透過看展覽、閱讀書籍來吸收靈感，將新想法融入作品中。如果品牌是一個顏色，那它會是「藍色」，像水一樣流動、沒有規則，以自由的形態存在，象徵著無限的創作可能性。

藝術無處不在：幼兒探訪的啟示

最讓創辦人印象深刻的經歷之一，是一間幼兒學校的探訪，讓他們有機會與小朋友一起探討藝術。這是一個難得的機會，同時也讓他們思考如何用淺白、實在的文字讓小朋友理解藝術。當時正值藝術展覽期間，小朋友們觀察到自己喜歡的作品，並用自己的畫筆或言語述說著心中的藝術。這讓創辦人深刻體會到，藝術其實無處不在，只在於我們是否能察覺。

活在當下：勿忘初心，勇敢前行

如果能對十年前的自己說一句話，創辦人們會說：「毋忘初心，勇敢踏出第一步，你會發現每一個決定都是值得的。」他們希望透過「逐流創所」，讓大家能夠看見他們對於創作的一份信念，擁抱屬於自己的自由形態，跳脫藝術的框架，去感受藝術的無限可能。這個空間，正是他們提供給大家的一個藝術殿堂，鼓勵每個人活在當下，感受每一個獨特的體驗。

地址：深水埗大南街205號閣樓

營業時間：星期五：15:00 - 19:00/ 星期六至星期日：13:00 - 19:00

A Message from the founder

The founders of "Creative Drifters" recall that the brand's inception stemmed from a year-long shared creative space project. As the project neared its end, they began to contemplate their future direction and conceived the idea of establishing a space of their own. Thus, "Creative Drifters" quietly emerged, symbolizing their shared path, a place where they could create freely.

They use three words to describe "Creative Drifters": creation is "breaking boundaries," creation is a "color filter," and creation is "connection, communication, and resonating." These words reflect their deep understanding of creation – it not only breaks existing frameworks but also filters and transforms thoughts, ultimately fostering resonance and connection between people.

In the early stages of entrepreneurship, although they faced challenges in building brand recognition and coordinating roles, the founders never considered giving up. They vividly remember the determined smiles and eyes of their friends when discussing their aspirations for the brand's future, which became the driving force behind their perseverance. It was this conviction that allowed them to continue pursuing their ideals.

Brand Story

The Warmth of Consignment: Letting Handmade Work Be Seen

In their daily operations, the moment that makes the founders of "Creative Drifters" feel "this is what I want to do" is the significance brought by brand consignment. They understand that for artisans, what they hope for most is for their achievements and efforts to be recognized and seen. In Hong Kong, they wanted to provide a small space for people to showcase their work, and thus consignment became what they wanted to do. By gathering relevant crafts under different themes and rooting themselves in the small area of Sham Shui Po, they allow more people to discover these unique creations. 

A Unique Landscape in the City: The "Temperature" and "Weight" of Local Creation

Regarding the position of "local creation" and "handmade work" in this city, the founders of "Drifting Creation" believe these terms represent "temperature" and "weight." They believe that the time, creativity, ideas, and design invested by every craftsman contain a kind of temperature, carrying their conviction for their work. Even though the market is filled with numerous products, these unique works are still appreciated by many, like a cactus in the desert, becoming a unique landscape in the city. 

The Hong Kong Sentiment Series: Resonating with Collective Memory

Among their many works, the "Hong Kong Sentiment Series products," such as grid cake leather works and related merchandise (like postcards, stickers, keychains), are the most popular among customers at "Creative Drifters." The special feature of these works is that they carry the cultural memory of Hong Kong, allowing people to experience strong emotional resonance at first sight. 

Connecting Creators: The Stories Behind the Works

"Creative Drifters" has a small detail that they insist on, which customers may not notice but the founders believe is essential – that is, they place great importance on connecting with creators. Whether it's organizing brand gatherings or delving into the ideas and difficulties behind the creation, these processes allow them to understand the story behind each work more clearly, and thus find more like-minded friends, ensuring that every work aligns with their creative direction. 

The Blue Freedom: The Flow of Inspiration and Exploration

When inspiration runs dry, the founders of "Creative Drifters" choose to clear their minds by taking a shower, allowing their thoughts to settle; they are grateful for the opportunity to engage in creation; and they absorb inspiration by visiting exhibitions and reading books, integrating new ideas into their work. If the brand were a color, it would be "blue," flowing like water, without rules, existing in a free form, symbolizing infinite creative possibilities. 

Art is Everywhere: The Revelation of the Nursery Visit

One of the most memorable experiences for the founders was a visit to a nursery school, which gave them the opportunity to explore art with children. This was a rare opportunity, and it also made them think about how to use simple, concrete language to help children understand art. It was during an art exhibition, and the children observed their favorite works and expressed their own art with their paintbrushes or words. This made the founders deeply realize that art is actually everywhere, it's just a matter of whether we notice it. 

Living in the Present: Don't Forget Your Original Intention, Move Forward Bravely

If they could say one thing to their ten-year-ago selves, the founders would say: "Don't forget your original intention, take the first step bravely, and you will find that every decision is worthwhile." They hope that through "Creative Drifters," everyone can see their conviction for creation, embrace their own free form, step out of the framework of art, and experience the infinite possibilities of art. This space is precisely an art sanctuary that they provide to everyone, encouraging each person to live in the present and experience every unique moment.

Address: M/F, 205 Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po

Business Hour: Fri：15:00 - 19:00/ Sat-Sun：13:00 - 19:00