Shiyi Cheng, founder if CraftPlus International Design Platform in. CraftPlus actively promotes the protection, innovation, and development of Chinese traditional crafts. Building the bridge between international designers and artists and Chinese traditional crafts artisans, CraftPlus revitalizes endangered Chinese traditional crafts with new commercial opportunities. 

Shiyi Cheng’s education experience in the UK has inspired her to become a designer who is also socially responsible.  Over the past eight years, CraftPlus has launched 14 design projects and a digital archive. So far, CraftPlus has been honoured with prestigious awards including the Red Dot Design Award.