INDEX offers a more dimensional view of the design landscape across Asia by introducing design studios and companies that demonstrate clear design philosophies and notable achievements. Spanning graphic design, branding, spatial design, product, digital, and motion, INDEX focuses on emerging practices and looks beyond portfolios to examine how they work, where their ideas come from, and what they stand for. Rather than cataloguing projects, INDEX documents the design language and attitudes shaped by local identity, industry, and cultural environments across Asia.
“Shinnoske Inc., Toby Ng Design, and O.OO each embody the enduring power of a singular creative vision in Asian graphic design. In Japan, Shinnoske Sugisaki operates from Osaka with a disciplined typographic sensibility, crafting identities and editorial works rooted in a classical yet distinctly contemporary aesthetic. In Hong Kong, Toby Ng distills complex ideas into striking and witty visual concepts, combining conceptual brilliance with a bold minimalist execution. In Taiwan, O.OO merges experimental risograph printing with bold graphic design, producing vibrant and boundary pushing visual identities that challenge conventional aesthetics. Together, they affirm that the most compelling independent design is born not from scale but from an unwavering personal perspective.”
Japan
Studio: Shinnoske Inc.
Profile: Shinnoske Inc. is an Osaka-based independent graphic design studio founded and led by Shinnoske Sugisaki. As a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI), Sugisaki has built a practice defined by rigorous typographic thinking and a refined minimalist aesthetic. His work spans corporate identity, book design, signage, and exhibition graphics, always with an emphasis on the structural and expressive potential of letterforms. Drawing equally from the traditions of Swiss modernism and Japanese visual culture, Shinnoske Inc. produces work that is quiet in tone but precise in concept, with a restraint that invites the viewer into a slower, more attentive mode of looking. His studio has collaborated with arts organizations, publishers, and cultural institutions across Japan, consistently elevating the standard of typographic design in the region.
Hong Kong
Studio: Toby Ng Design
Profile: Toby Ng Design is a Hong Kong based independent graphic design studio founded by Toby Ng. Recognized globally for his ability to distill complex ideas into striking and accessible visual concepts, Ng has built a practice centered on clarity, wit, and intelligent storytelling. His work spans visual identity, exhibition design, and printed matter, often addressing social and cultural themes with a bold and minimalist graphic language. Operating on the belief that good design should communicate universally while retaining a distinct voice, the studio collaborates with cultural institutions and global brands, proving that a compact independent practice can create design with massive global resonance.
Taiwan
Studio: O.OO
Profile: O.OO is a Taipei based independent graphic design studio founded by Pip Lu and Tara Teng. Renowned for their experimental approach to visual communication, the studio operates at the intersection of graphic design and risograph printing. Their work spans branding, editorial design, and spatial graphics, characterized by vibrant color palettes, unconventional typography, and a tactile quality that digital printing often lacks. By embracing the imperfections of the printing process and pushing the boundaries of visual experimentation, O.OO has established a distinct and highly energetic design language that resonates both locally and internationally.
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