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Print, 01.11.2020
International Yearbook Brands & Communication Design 2020/2021
Look out for our project, theDesk featured in the book
Online, 01.10.2020
HKUMed Featured on The Brand Identity
Toby Ng Design devises a rigorous typographic identity system for Hong Kong’s HKUMed
Link
Online, 17.09.2020
HKUMed Featured on Brand New
New Logo and Identity for HKUMed by Toby Ng Design
Link
Online, 04.09.2020
K11 Craft & Guild Foundation Featured on Brand New
From Toby Ng Design, ZAK, and Years Months Days
Link
Print, 01.09.2020
Redesigning Logos
Look out for our HKUMed, theDesk, The Artisanal Movement logo featured in the book
Awards, 29.08.2020
Germany Red Dot Awards 2020
theDesk is presented with the Red Dot Brands & Communication Award
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Talks
Year
Title
Venue
Dec 2024
OCT-LOFT One and One 24 一人一世界
Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen, China
May 2024
TNS2 Graphic Design Talk
PMQ Taste Library
PMQ Taste Library
Mar 2024
Guest Talk for the Theological Aesthetics Class
China Graduate School of Theology, Hong Kong
China Graduate School of Theology, Hong Kong
Nov 2023
Guest Talk for the Book Lab: Publication Seminar
HART Haus, Hong Kong
HART Haus, Hong Kong
Nov 2023
Guest Lecture at HKDI
HKDI, Hong Kong
HKDI, Hong Kong
Jun 2023
Guest Talk at Bai Art Gallery
Bai Art Gallery, Ningbo
Bai Art Gallery, Ningbo
-
Aug 2020
Guest Talk at theDesk
theDesk, Hong Kong
theDesk, Hong Kong
May 2020
Guest Talk with Design Diplomacy
Design Diplomacy
Design Diplomacy
May 2020
Guest Talk at PolyU
PolyU, Hong Kong
PolyU, Hong Kong
Oct 2019
Guest Talk for Antalis at PolyU
PolyU, Hong Kong
PolyU, Hong Kong
Apr 2019
Behind the book: 002 Designer Talk
BOOK B, The Mills, Hong Kong
BOOK B, The Mills, Hong Kong
Mar 2019
Guest Talk at PolyU
PolyU, Hong Kong
PolyU, Hong Kong
Oct 2017
Taiwan ReDesign, Open Design Day
Huashan1914 Creative Park, Taiwan
Huashan1914 Creative Park, Taiwan
Oct 2017
Panel Talk at K11 Art Mall
K11, Hong Kong
K11, Hong Kong
Apr 2017
Guest Lecture Series – Toby Ng
PolyU, Hong Kong
PolyU, Hong Kong
Feb 2017
FUTURE STORIES – Working globally after CSM
Central Saint Martins, London
Central Saint Martins, London
May 2016
Guest Talk at Central Saint Martins
Central Saint Martins, London
Central Saint Martins, London
May 2016
Guest Talk with Behance
Garage Society, Hong Kong
Garage Society, Hong Kong
Sep 2015
MOVIE MOVIE: Life is Art X Polytrade Paper
Kubrick Theatre, Hong Kong
Kubrick Theatre, Hong Kong
May 2015
Designer Dialogue – Design for Future
PolyU, Hong Kong
PolyU, Hong Kong
Mar 2014
DFA Award & Good Design Award Touring Forum
Guangzhou Redtory EMG Art Center, Guangzhou
Guangzhou Redtory EMG Art Center, Guangzhou
-
Nov 2013
Guest Talk at TEDxYouth
PolyU, Hong Kong
PolyU, Hong Kong
Sep 2011
PARADISO – Internet for the Future
European Commission’s Charlemagne Building, Brussels
European Commission’s Charlemagne Building, Brussels
Interviews
Year
Title
Venue
Apr 2024
The Next Stage 2
Joint Publishing, Hong Kong
Joint Publishing, Hong Kong
-
Mar 2021
In Conversation with RTHK AM621
RTHK AM621, Hong Kong
RTHK AM621, Hong Kong
Sep 2018
Toby Ng Design Featured in Monocle
Monocle, United Kingdom
Monocle, United Kingdom
-
May 2017
In Conversation with Sky Italia
Sky Italia, Italy
Sky Italia, Italy
-
Mar 2017
In Conversation with theDesk
theDesk, Hong Kong
theDesk, Hong Kong
-
Jan 2017
THEARTISTANDHISMODEL – Conversations with Toby Ng
theartistandhismodel, Singapore
theartistandhismodel, Singapore
-
Jan 2017
Meet: Toby Ng
University of the Arts London, United Kingdom
University of the Arts London, United Kingdom
-
Oct 2016
Hong Kong Means Business – Works Speak Louder
HKTDC, Hong Kong
HKTDC, Hong Kong
Oct 2016
iMoney Magazine Vol.470
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
-
Aug 2016
In Conversation with Leave Your Mark
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
May 2016
Behance Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
-
Oct 2015
In Conversation with Antalis
Antalis, Hong Kong
Antalis, Hong Kong
-
Mar 2015
In Conversation with RTHK31
RTHK31, Hong Kong
RTHK31, Hong Kong
Dec 2014
MenTalkHK
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
-
Mar 2013
Culture Engine 4 U
TVB Jade, Hong Kong
TVB Jade, Hong Kong
Year
Title
Venue
Dec 2024
Creative Book Design
SendPoints, China
SendPoints, China
Dec 2024
Asia-Pacific Design No. 20
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Jul 2024
Shape Up!
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Apr 2024
The Next Stage 2
Joint Publishing, Hong Kong
Joint Publishing, Hong Kong
Mar 2024
Sans in Use
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
-
Mar 2024
Ming Pao 08.03.2024
Ming Pao, Hong Kong
Ming Pao, Hong Kong
Oct 2023
Asia-Pacific Design No. 19
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
-
Feb 2023
idN, Vol 28 No. 3
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Oct 2022
Asia-Pacific Design No. 18
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Jul 2022
From Type To Logo
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
May 2022
Drawing Attention
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Mar 2022
You Are Here 2
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Feb 2022
Asia-Pacific Design No. 17
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Jan 2022
Book Design: From the Printing Basics to the Most Impressive Designs
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Sep 2021
BRANDLife: Health & Beauty
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
-
Nov 2020
Asia-Pacific Design No. 16
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Nov 2020
International Yearbook Brands & Communication Design 2020/2021
Red Dot Gmbh
Red Dot Gmbh
Sep 2020
Redesigning Logos
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Sep 2020
Golden Pin Design Award Yearbook 2019
Industrial Development Bureau, Taiwan
Industrial Development Bureau, Taiwan
Feb 2020
Palette Mini Series 01: Black & White
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Dec 2019
Tokyo TDC, Vol.30
DNP Art Communcications Co., Ltd., Japan
DNP Art Communcications Co., Ltd., Japan
Sep 2019
Material Matters 04 / Paper: Creative interpretations of common materials
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Aug 2019
Asia-Pacific Design No. 15
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Nov 2018
Print Finishes: Push your Designs from Good to Great
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Nov 2018
Asia-Pacific Design No. 14
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Sep 2018
ART IN BOOK FORM
SendPoints, China
SendPoints, China
Aug 2018
VOID: Remarkable Graphic Styles Series
SendPoints, China
SendPoints, China
Aug 2018
ROUGH: Remarkable Graphic Styles Series
SendPoints, China
SendPoints, China
May 2018
idN, Vol 24 No. 5
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Apr 2018
Breakazine, Issue 053
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Apr 2017
Shapes — Geometric Forms in Graphic Design
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Mar 2017
Less is More: Limited colour graphics in design
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Feb 2017
Unpack Me Again! — Packaging Meets Creativity
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Jan 2017
Symbols in Graphic Design
SendPoints, China
SendPoints, China
Dec 2016
City Magazine, Issue 483
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
May 2016
HK01 06.05.2016
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Dec 2015
Inspire, Vol.2
Idea Creative, Taiwan
Idea Creative, Taiwan
Aug 2015
Design 360°, Vol.58
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Apr 2015
CTA – Creative Talk in Asia
Taiwan
Taiwan
Dec 2014
Infographics – Designing & Visualizing Data
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Dec 2014
City Magazine, Issue 459
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Sep 2014
Food Player: Design with Taste!
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Jul 2014
Infographics Design
BNN, Japan
BNN, Japan
May 2014
Ingenuity Magazine
Chengdu 7788 Culture, China
Chengdu 7788 Culture, China
Apr 2014
I Love Type 07: I Love Helvetica
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Mar 2014
HKDA Global Design Awards Biennial 2013 Annual
AnnualSandu, China
AnnualSandu, China
Nov 2013
dpi, Vol.175
Taiwan
Taiwan
Nov 2013
Asia-Pacific Design No. 9
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Jan 2013
Typography 33
Harper Design, United States
Harper Design, United States
Dec 2012
Cause And Effect – Visualizing Sustainability
Gestalten, Germany
Gestalten, Germany
Nov 2012
Asia-Pacific Design No. 8
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Sep 2012
novum – World of Graphic Design 09/2012
Germany
Germany
May 2012
IdN Extra 07: Infographics – Designing Data
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Apr 2012
Information Graphics
Taschen, Germany
Taschen, Germany
Mar 2012
HKDA Global Design Awards Biennial 2011 Annual
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Mar 2012
V Magazine, Vol.54
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Mar 2012
I Love Type 05: I Love Gill Sans
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Victionary Workshop, Hong Kong
Nov 2011
Asia-Pacific Design No. 7
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Nov 2011
gallery, vol. 14
Choi's Gallery, United States
Choi's Gallery, United States
Nov 2011
Branding First Vol.2
SendPoints, China
SendPoints, China
Sep 2011
WestEast Magazine Issue 34
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Jan 2011
U Magazine Vol.270
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Dec 2010
Wen Wei Po 04.01.2011
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Nov 2010
User-Friendly Diagrams
PIE International Inc., Japan
PIE International Inc., Japan
Nov 2010
Ming Pao Weekly Vol.2196
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Nov 2010
Asia-Pacific Design No. 6
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Sep 2010
Capital Weekly Vol.261
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Apr 2010
Nice To Meet You Too
Viction:ary, Hong Kong
Viction:ary, Hong Kong
Apr 2010
Earthday Tokyo Free Paper Vol.09
Japan
Japan
Mar 2010
HOW 2010 International Design Annual
United States
United States
Mar 2010
Mini Graphics
Sandu, China
Sandu, China
Mar 2010
Data Flow 2: Visualizing Information in Graphic Design
Gestalten, Germany
Gestalten, Germany
Feb 2010
East Touch Issue 768
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Jan 2010
Kirtsy Take a Bow – A Celebration of Women’s Online Favorites
Bright Sky Press, United States
Bright Sky Press, United States
Jan 2010
Designnet Vol.148
Korea
Korea
Dec 2009
International yearbook communication design 2009/2010
avedition, Germany
avedition, Germany
Dec 2009
Longyin Review Issue 71
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Nov 2009
Design: Play – An Array of Quirky Design
Viction:workshop Ltd, Hong Kong
Viction:workshop Ltd, Hong Kong
Oct 2009
Dot Magazine
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Nov 2008
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2008
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Nov 2008
LeTABURET Magazine
Russia
Russia
Jun 2008
Collected Work – Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Online
Year
Title
Venue
Dec 2024
The Best in Monograms on Brand New
Brand New
Brand New
-
Nov 2024
Glad Featured on Brand New
Brand New
Brand New
-
Mar 2024
The Shaw Prize: Tradition and Transformation
The Shaw Prize
The Shaw Prize
-
Mar 2024
AOAO Featured on Brand New
Brand New
Brand New
-
Mar 2024
Ming Pao 08.03.2024
Ming Pao, Hong Kong
Ming Pao, Hong Kong
-
Feb 2024
The Shaw Prize Featured on Brand New
Brand New
Brand New
-
Jul 2023
PolyU School of Fashion & Textiles Featured on Brand New
Brand New
Brand New
-
Jul 2023
PolyU School of Fashion & Textiles on Design Everywhere
Design Everywhere
Design Everywhere
-
Mar 2023
HKUMed on Design Everywhere
Design Everywhere
Design Everywhere
-
Nov 2022
Design Inspire: How to Develop an Exquisite Brand
Design Inspire
Design Inspire
-
Apr 2022
LIONOX Identity Featured on Communication Arts
Communication Arts
Communication Arts
-
Feb 2021
Convoy Headquarter Featured on Fonts In Use
Fonts In Use
Fonts In Use
-
Oct 2020
HKUMed Featured on The Brand Identity
The Brand Identity
The Brand Identity
-
Sep 2020
HKUMed Featured on Brand New
Brand New
Brand New
-
Sep 2020
K11 Craft & Guild Foundation Featured on Brand New
Brand New
Brand New
-
Sep 2017
Design Competition Posters
Mindsparkle Mag
Mindsparkle Mag
-
Oct 2016
港產設計師 海外屢獲獎 15張圖訴說不平等
yahoo News
yahoo News
-
Aug 2016
The Best Graphic Design in the World 2016
D&AD
D&AD
-
Dec 2013
The World of 100: Our Global Village
Brain Pickings
Brain Pickings
-
Mar 2013
Global order characterised in a bright and concise infographic
Cool Hunting
Cool Hunting
-
Mar 2013
If The World Were A Village Of 100 People…
Designtaxi
Designtaxi
-
Jan 2012
一百人地球村中的伍廣圖
Wen Wei Po, Hong Kong
Wen Wei Po, Hong Kong
-
Oct 2011
World of 100
The Data Art Review
The Data Art Review
Sep 2011
Man does not live by bread alone
JET, Hong Kong
JET, Hong Kong
-
Jul 2011
Infographics Of The Day: 20 Facts About Our World
Fast Company
Fast Company
-
Jun 2011
The World of 100
My Modern Met
My Modern Met
May 2010
Infographics: We love Toby Ng
WGSN
WGSN
-
Sep 2008
Thought for the Week
Johnson Banks
Johnson Banks
Exhibitions
Year
Title
Venue
Jul 2024
2019–2024 D&AD Greater China Award Winners Selection Exhibition — Relationship within Relationships
K11, Shanghai
K11, Shanghai
Jun 2023
NB9 Exhibition
Bai Art Gallery, Ningbo
Bai Art Gallery, Ningbo
Apr 2023
Exhibition of Packaging Design with Chinese Characters
Mandarin’s House, Macau
Mandarin’s House, Macau
Sep 2021
Oggetto Libro — Book Object
ADI Design Museum, Milan
ADI Design Museum, Milan
-
Dec 2016
Here is Zine・Here is Hong Kong
PMQ, Hong Kong
PMQ, Hong Kong
Nov 2016
Urban Playroom
Harbour City, Hong Kong
Harbour City, Hong Kong
Oct 2016
Hello Hello_The 2nd HK–SZ Design Biennale
The Cat Street Gallery , Hong Kong
The Cat Street Gallery , Hong Kong
Jul 2016
TDC 2016 Exhibition
The Cooper Union Gallery, New York
The Cooper Union Gallery, New York
Jul 2016
HKDA Global Design Awards 2016 4100°K Exhibition
PMQ, Hong Kong
PMQ, Hong Kong
Feb 2016
The Independent Publishing
kubrick, Hong Kong
kubrick, Hong Kong
Jul 2015
2015 ASIA NEXT – Poster Experimental Design Exhibition
Namseoul University Art Center Gallery IANG, Seoul
Namseoul University Art Center Gallery IANG, Seoul
Yu Cun Gallery of Suzhou, Suzhou
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Kaohsiung Design Gallery, Taiwan
May 2015
The Print Market #01
ethos Gallery, Hong Kong
ethos Gallery, Hong Kong
May 2015
SmartHK
Jinan International Convention & Exhibition Center, China
Jinan International Convention & Exhibition Center, China
May 2015
Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award & Design for Asia Awards 2013 & 2014 Winning Projects Exhibition
PolyU Innovation Gallery, Hong Kong
PolyU Innovation Gallery, Hong Kong
May 2015
ISSUE – CTA Asia Poster Design Exhibition
Lander House 2F, Kaohsiung City 80344, Taiwan
Lander House 2F, Kaohsiung City 80344, Taiwan
Apr 2015
New Vision Asia Poster Design Exhibition 2015
2015 The 4 Gallery of Pier 2 Art Centre, Taiwan
2015 The 4 Gallery of Pier 2 Art Centre, Taiwan
Feb 2015
Mapping Brooklyn
BRIC Arts, Media House, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York
BRIC Arts, Media House, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York
Dec 2014
DFA Awards Exhibition 2014
Inspiration Hall (Halls 3D-E), L3, HKCEC, Hong Kong
Inspiration Hall (Halls 3D-E), L3, HKCEC, Hong Kong
Mar 2014
HKDA Global Design Awards 2013 Exhibition
Telford Plaza I, Kowloon Bay & PopCorn, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Telford Plaza I, Kowloon Bay & PopCorn, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Nov 2013
Hong Kong Design・Styles Exhibition
Huashan Creative Park, Taiwan
Huashan Creative Park, Taiwan
Sep 2013
AAD Asia Visual Art & Design Exhibition
Cultural Hall of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Kaohsiung Zuoying, Taiwan
Cultural Hall of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Kaohsiung Zuoying, Taiwan
Jun 2013
Food Project. The shape of taste
MART – Contemporary and Modern Art Museum of Trento and Rovereto, Italy
MART – Contemporary and Modern Art Museum of Trento and Rovereto, Italy
May 2013
80+ Personal Cards Exhibition
Antalis Brainstore Gallery, Hong Kong
Antalis Brainstore Gallery, Hong Kong
ONE, Shanghai
Miniminigallery, Hong Kong
Dec 2012
Design For Aisa Award 2012 Exhibition
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
Jul 2012
58th Annual Type Directors Club Exhibition
The Cooper Union Gallery, New York
The Cooper Union Gallery, New York
Mar 2012
HKDA Global Design Awards 2011 Exhibition
Pier 7&8 Star Ferry at Central, Hong Kong
Pier 7&8 Star Ferry at Central, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong
Gallery by the Habour@Harbour City, Hong Kong
Nov 2011
VMD 100 International Design Exhibition
E11 Gallery, Redtory, Guangzhou
E11 Gallery, Redtory, Guangzhou
Dec 2011
GDC11, Design For China’s Future Exhibition
Guan Shanyue Art Museum, China
Guan Shanyue Art Museum, China
May 2011
Act・Live – Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2010 Exhibition
Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong
Dec 2010
Think Chic Paper Art Exhibition
Guangzhou Design Week, China
Guangzhou Design Week, China
Inno Design Tech Expo, Hong Kong
K11 Art Mall, Hong Kong
May 2010
Chocolate Trail – Chocolate A–Z Exhibition
Dalian Times Square, LiaoNing
Dalian Times Square, LiaoNing
Gallery by the Habour@Harbour City, Hong Kong
Apr 2010
Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2009 Exhibition
Basel School of Design, Switzerland
Basel School of Design, Switzerland
Red Dot Design Museum, Germany
Dec 2009
GDC Award 2009 Exhibition
The Oct Art & Design Gallery, China
The Oct Art & Design Gallery, China
Nov 2008
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2008 Exhibition
National Portrait Gallery, London
National Portrait Gallery, London
Sep 2008
Noise Festival 2008
Second Life Gallery – BBC screen, Liverpool & Manchester
Second Life Gallery – BBC screen, Liverpool & Manchester
Jun 2008
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Degree Show
OXO Bargehouse, London
OXO Bargehouse, London
May 2008
The 10th Magdalena International Festival of Creative Communication
Maribor Art Gallery, Slovenia
Maribor Art Gallery, Slovenia
Mar 2006
Self Portrait UK 14–19 Competition
National Portrait Gallery, London
National Portrait Gallery, London
National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
Events
Year
Title
Venue
-
Dec 2023
Golden Pin Design Awards 2023
Golden Pin Design Award, Taiwan
Golden Pin Design Award, Taiwan
-
Mar 2023
Pinkoi Design Awards 2023 Jury
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
-
Dec 2022
ADC 102nd Annual Awards Jury
The One Club for Creativity, New York
The One Club for Creativity, New York
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May 2022
Golden Pin Design Awards 2022
Golden Pin Design Award, Taiwan
Golden Pin Design Award, Taiwan
Dec 2019
ADC 99th Annual Awards Jury
The One Club for Creativity, New York
The One Club for Creativity, New York
Apr 2019
The Parable of Jesus Easter Pop-up
Easter Pop-up, Hong Kong
Easter Pop-up, Hong Kong