Kaye Dong

Everyone defines success differently. To me, success is not a destination, but a way of life

For Kaye Dong, being able to wake up every morning, spring out of bed and do what she loves is what success means to her.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Dong is a woman of many talents.

Inspired by her own experiences as a parent, she has taken on various roles in philanthropy. In 2015, she founded her own non-profit organisation, K for Kids Foundation. The foundation helps love, support and empower children from disadvantaged backgrounds, primarily reaching out to children under 12, many of whom live in poverty or in out-ofhome care.

Dong also owns and runs design firm The Good Studio, which has conceptualised standout interiors in Hong Kong, like Colour Brown X PHVLO HATCH in Sham Shui Po.

While this year has been tough Dong shares some words of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, “know what sparks joy in you,” she says. “Never forget why you wanted to become an interior designer and keep the passion alive.”