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The Year of the Fire Horse: A Lunar New Year Collaboration with Ray Dak Lam

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The Year of the Fire Horse: A Lunar New Year Collaboration with Ray Dak Lam

A limited-edition Lunar New Year collection inspired by movement, memory, and modern tradition.

Lunar New Year marks a time of renewal, energy, and connection. In 2026, it also marks the return of a rare zodiac sign: the Year of Fire Horse. A symbol of strength, momentum, and independence that appears only once every 60 years.

To honor this moment, MiiR partnered with multidisciplinary designer Ray Dak Lam to create a one-of-a-kind Lunar New Year collection rooted in cultural storytelling and contemporary design.

Introducing the MiiR Limited Edition Collection, created exclusively for Lunar New Year 2026.

Designing Energy: Inside Ray Dak Lam’s Creative Process

“When MiiR asked me to create a Lunar New Year collection for the Year of the Fire Horse, I wanted to capture its energy in a unique way.”

Ray’s design blends modern geometry and abstraction with visual references drawn from Chinese folk painters and designers like Ikutanaka. The result is bold yet balanced—dynamic lines, layered movement, and symbolic forms that feel both contemporary and deeply rooted in tradition.

For Ray, the project was also personal. Lunar New Year has always been tied to family, and with both his father and sister born in the Year of the Horse, the collection carries an added layer of meaning.

“It felt like I was creating something for them too.”

Art You Can Use: From Design to Everyday Objects

This collection demonstrates what’s possible when thoughtful art meets purposeful product design. The Year of the Fire Horse artwork comes to life across two everyday pieces designed for longevity and daily use:

  • The MiiR 12oz Camp Cup — a durable, insulated staple that turns functional drinkware into a canvas for storytelling. Available in an etched bold red or a classic white printed design. 
  • The MiiR Organic Canvas Tote — a recycled, organic, heavy-duty cotton tote designed to carry everyday essentials and celebrate this beautiful Lunar New Year design.

Each piece showcases how custom MiiR products can elevate artist collaborations, cultural moments, and intentional design—without compromising utility.

A Limited Edition Worth the Moment

The Year of the Fire Horse Collection is released as a limited edition, reflecting both the rarity of the zodiac year and the uniqueness of the collaboration.

Rather than leading with quantity, the focus is on intention: honoring a cultural moment through design that feels considered, personal, and enduring.

Ray sums it up best:

“I hope these pieces bring a bit of extra luck and joy to those celebrating Lunar New Year.”

Explore the Year of the Fire Horse Collection

The Limited Edition Year of the Fire Horse Collection by Ray Dak Lam is available now for Lunar New Year 2026 across custom MiiR Camp Cups and Canvas Totes, while supplies last.

Explore the collection and discover how art, culture, and functional design come together for a rare moment worth celebrating.

Explore the Year of the Fire Horse Collection