There are people in watch design who add details — and then there are those whose lines and proportions feel inevitable once you see them.
Lee is firmly the latter.
To mark the season, we sat down with our Design Manager, Lee Yuen-Rapati, to talk about inspiration, favourite pieces and the quiet evolution of Fears design.
For anyone new to Fears, how would you introduce yourself?
“My name is Lee Yuen-Rapati, I am a Design Manager at Fears. I began working with the brand in 2019, initially as a contractor to design a set of bespoke numerals known as the 'Edwin' which debuted on the Brunswick 38 Copper Salmon and now appear across our range as Fears' signature numerals. Within a year I redesigned the logo and began working on dial layout design for various projects. Since 2022 I have been working in-house at Fears and have seen the brand and team blossom through the years. Currently I oversee the design department, executing the design of watch dials, hands, cases, as well as b...
Tags, Events, and Projects