The
Cultural
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Step into an expedition to the Cultural Planet, a virtual realm in the online universe for all of us to explore, learn, and connect through the inspiration and intelligence of cultures. You can expect many things to emerge on the horizon: engaging stories from your fellow passengers, insights and studies, and thought-provoking content to fuel your next mission of brand building, design, and marketing. Are you ready? Sign up and enjoy your journey.

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Shatter Boundaries.
Unite People.
‍Designers for Change Makers.

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A Transformation Design Agency
For Culture and Heritage Brands
Welcome to our universe. We design to transform companies that dare to stand out and lead their market through culture and fresh bold ideas.

Your brand’s revolution starts here. Whether you’re a new venture or a century-old company, from anywhere in the world—if you’re committed to change, we are your people. We create design that delivers. We shape brands that drive societal and cultural transformation. We unite people for something truly special.

Our Projects

→China-Britain Business Council:
A Mythic Temple

→Dam Da Kitchen:
Home is Where We Are

→The Matcha Yaad:
A Punchy Fusion of Jamaica and Japan

→J.Studio
Everyday Mythology

→China-Britain Business Council:
A Legend is Born

→Products of Mind:
Moonlight Kombucha

→Imagin:
A Fortune Statment

→Bicester Collection:
Unlock Her Future Prize

→Edinburgh CNY
Harmonising Cultures with Design

→Scotland is Now:
Bringing Scotland to the World

→COP26:
Featuring Businesses for Good

→Bubble t-break:
A Playground for Everyone

→Glen Quaich Distillery:
Storytelling to inspire investment

→Shakespeare Birthday Lunch:
Celebrating the Bards Birthday in Style

→RTGS.Global:
Defining Future Global Settlement

→Post Pizz:
A Vibrant Discussion of Life

→Pragnell:
Modernising a Family Business

→Harris Tweed Hebrides:
Globalising the Islands' Heritage

→HIT Scotland:
A Recipe for Recovery

→Glasgow Taxis:
True Contactless

→Imagin:
Oriental Mysteries

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→ We choose to go to the Moon in this decade, not because that will be easy, but because it will be hard – because that goal will serve to organise and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win. → We choose to go to the Moon in this decade, not because that will be easy, but because it will be hard – because that goal will serve to organise and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.→ We choose to go to the Moon in this decade, not because that will be easy, but because it will be hard – because that goal will serve to organise and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win. → We choose to go to the Moon in this decade, not because that will be easy, but because it will be hard – because that goal will serve to organise and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.

→Explore our Intelligence Centre, read our latest blogs, and stay up to date with anything happening in our studio.

Blogs+News
Blog
5 Black-Owned Businesses that Have Inspired Us in the Food & Drinks Sector
✦ In this blog, we are going to introduce 5 black-owned food and drink businesses that have inspired us with their stories. They have brought innovation into their heritage, with the memory of their homeland, and an unwavering spirit to make a difference.
Blog
Mastering Brand Impact with Distinctive Storytelling Strategy
✦ Storytelling is a powerful avenue for forging lasting emotional connections with customers past, present, and future. Commence with the most fundamental step - narrating your brand's unique journey.
Awards
Scottish Design Awards 2023 Package Design Nomination
✦ It is our pleasure to announce that our design, 'Products of Mind: Moonlight,' has been nominated in the Drink Package Design Category at the Scottish Design Awards 2023. Take a look at the details of our design among the other nominees' excellent entries.
Blog
Expect The Unexpected: Bringing Culture Into Your Next Drinks Package
✦ The craft of package design goes beyond mere utility and visual appeal. It possesses the ability to transport consumers to faraway places, captivate their senses with engaging interactions, and spark discussions among loved ones....
Report
6x Feel-GoodMagic for Brands
✦ Introducing our brand analysis report giving you 6x magic to transform your brand for the better, responding to the significant growth of awareness of wellness among today's consumer market.
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What is the ROI of Building a Mission-Driven Brand
✦ Mission-driven brands have become more and more prominent in recent years as businesses of all sizes strive to make a positive social impact and make the world a better place.✦ What is a mission-driven brand, why you should become one and how you can do that? (Read More)
Event
Good Time Station
Meet up for Good
✦ Good Time Station is an event to put our mission of supporting business for good into action. It is a quarterly purpose-driven business meet-up that aims to foster a community for a meaningful economy.
The Folk

Hello, I’m Thorranze Cheung. I created Time Machine + Folks in 2022 with a mission to build brands that transcend markets and cultures, fostering both business growth and societal change.

With over 10 years of experience in the creative industry, I have worked across both international and local markets in the UK and China, spanning the fields of advertising, marketing, and design.

I have collaborated with businesses and organisations of all kinds—from start-ups and established brands to cultural institutions and public sector bodies. I bring a comprehensive skill set and deep knowledge to help brands engineer their next breakthrough—ensuring they remain relevant and connected in an ever-changing and increasingly multicultural world.

Let's connect on Linkedin or Instagram.

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✤ In a world where goodness drives growth, we design responsibly and work with businesses across cultures and continents to build a greener, more equal, open, and culturally diverse future for all. Explore our design mission and what it means for your brand today.
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Planet-First
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Cultural Diversity
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Wellness for All 
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Our

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Mission

Webinar
18:00-19:00 03/02/2022 → Online

How design help to improve team efficiency

Diversity and equality is one of the most important movement in modern society, Research shows a diverse company perform xx% better in the market and will attract more talents. We support companies to embrace diversity and equality in diverse aspects from operation, branding to marketing.
Coming Soon
Webinar
18:00-19:00 03/02/2022
→ Online

How design help to improve team efficiency

Diversity and equality is one of the most important movement in modern society, Research shows a diverse company perform xx% better in the market and will attract more talents. We support companies to embrace diversity and equality in diverse aspects from operation, branding to marketing.
Coming Soon
Webinar
18:00-19:00 03/02/2022 → Online

How design help to improve team efficiency

Diversity and equality is one of the most important movement in modern society, Research shows a diverse company perform xx% better in the market and will attract more talents. We support companies to embrace diversity and equality in diverse aspects from operation, branding to marketing.
Coming Soon
Webinar
18:00-19:00 03/02/2022 → Online

How design help to improve team efficiency

Diversity and equality is one of the most important movement in modern society, Research shows a diverse company perform xx% better in the market and will attract more talents. We support companies to embrace diversity and equality in diverse aspects from operation, branding to marketing.
Coming Soon
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Meet-up:
Cultivate a purpose driven business community to deliver positive changes.

Good Time Station is an event that we established to put our mission of supporting business for good into action. It is a quarterly purpose-driven business meet-up that aims to foster a community where entrepreneurs, business founders, directors, and associates can connect, explore new ideas, and raise the conversation in order to collectively build a more sustainable, purposeful, and meaningful economy.
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Mar
16

❊ 18:30 - 20:30 ✴︎ Offline Event
→ CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace,
Edinburgh EH1 2EL

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June
16

❊ 18:30 - 20:30 ✴︎ Offline Event
→ Location to be confirmed,
Edinburgh EH1 2EL

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Sep
16

❊ 18:30 - 20:30 ✴︎ Offline Event
→Location to be confirmed,
Edinburgh EH1 2EL

Coming soon