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Norman Ung

Co-Founding Partner


Born and bred in Hong Kong, Norman received both his Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture at The University of Hong Kong and is an Associate Member of AIA and a Graduate Member of HKIA.

Norman was selected as one of Prestige’s 40 under 40 in 2020, and is a Co-Founder of DEFT Community, the non-profit arm of DEFT, as well as Dalisay Collection, a socially-conscious furniture collective working between Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Norman is an artist at heart who is always on the hunt for unique local artists’ work and a connoisseur of some of Hong Kong’s more obscure cha chaan tengs.


Peter Colin Lampard

Co-Founding Partner


Originally from the United States, Peter received his Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M and his Master of Architecture at The University of Hong Kong, where he is now a Lecturer on the topic of Vernacular Architecture of Asia.

Peter was selected as one of Prestige’s 40 under 40 in 2020, and is a Co-Founder of DEFT Community, the non-profit arm of DEFT, as well as Dalisay Collection, a socially-conscious furniture collective working between Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Peter is an avid camper and scuba diver with a passion for cooking southern-US cuisine.


  • Richard Akot
    2D Production
  • Antonio Bertillo
    2D Production
  • JJ Caguinguin
    Design Intern
  • Dyem Carreon
    Graphics
  • Dea Cepeda
    2D Production
  • Kenny Chan
    Design
  • Oscar Chan
    FORM — Project Manager
  • Wendy Chan
    FORM — Admin
  • Leo Chiu
    FORM — Project Manager
  • Carman Choi
    Design

  • Jackie Chu
    FORM — Admin
  • Winki Fan
    Design Intern
  • Johnny Ho
    FORM — Project Manager 
  • Kim Jimenez
    Team Leader

  • Lauren Khoo
    Design Intern 
  • Hadrian Lam
    Design


  • Cheryl Lau
    FORM — Director
  • Jamie Ji Min Lee
    Design 
  • Ken Logro
    Graphics
  • Ina Lorenzo
    Graphics
     
  • Gener Macalinao
    2D Production
  • Habib Mohamed
    Design
  • Valentina Meloni
    Design
  • Danny Pang
    Design

  • Annel Ramones
    Graphics
  • Maidy Santos
    Design  
  • Bryan Sumera
    3D Production
  • Francis Tadeo
    Graphics
  • Ploy Taechamahaphant
    Design
  • Megan Tawile
    Design
  • Darla Tenorio
    3D Production
  • Michael Vazquez
    3D Production
  • Victor Wan
    Design 
  • Ivy Wong
    Operations


STATS     34 People    7 Nationalities  (Hong Kong, Philippines, USA, Italy, South Korea, Thailand, India)      STATS      34 People    7 Nationalities  (Hong Kong, Philippines, USA, Italy, South Korea, Thailand, India)   




deft (dĕft)
1. (adj.) nimble; skillful; clever; showing art or skill in performing or doing
2. (n.) a Hong Kong-based interdisciplinary design studio.

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Hong Kong
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Kowloon, Hong Kong

Manila
Room 30-103
WeWork RCBC Plaza
Makati, Manila, Philippines



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