BẰNG is a Vietnamese brand crafting lighting and interior pieces with bold design sensibilities and a deep respect for material and process. Founded in 2021, BẰNG draws inspiration from the textures of everyday life in Vietnam — from the factory floor to the street corner — where function and beauty often meet in unexpected ways.

The brand is led by Thomas Vincent, a French designer and graduate of STRATE – School of Design in Paris. Since 2016, Thomas has worked across North America, Europe, Australia, and Vietnam, designing for interior and lighting brands as well as hospitality and restaurant projects. Now based in Ho Chi Minh City, he brings his global experience and local sensibility to his role as Creative Director and Lead Designer at BẰNG.

In Vietnamese, the word “bằng” introduces the material or method behind something — made of iron (làm bằng sắt), made by hand (làm bằng tay). It’s a small word that quietly points to the essence of how things are made — and that’s exactly where BẰNG begins: with craft, intention, and the stories embedded in every material.