Our team

We are a team of professionally-trained communication designers and tertiary-level academics who are knowledgeable and experienced in design practice, teaching, research and curriculum development.

Keith Tam

Head of Department

Director, Centre for Communication Design

keithtam@hkdiccd.com

3928 2788

Specialises in typography and information design, in particular complex documents, multilingual typography, wayfinding and information architecture.

Eddie Lau

Programme leader, HD in Advertising Design

Associate Director (Executive), Centre for Communication Design

Senior Lecturer

eddielau@vtc.edu.hk

39282755

advertising design, creative strategies, illustration

Perry Leung

Programme leader, HD in Visual Communication

Associate Director (Projects), Centre for Communication Design

Senior Lecturer

perryleung@vtc.edu.hk

39282798

brand experience, brand identity, graphic design

Ken Wong

Programme leader, HD in Illustration

Project Manager (Intellectual Properties), Centre for Communication Design

Senior Lecturer

wongmanho@vtc.edu.hk

39282712

illustration, comic art and character design

Dr Kaman Tsang

Programme Leader, HD in Visual Arts and Culture

Curator, Hong Kong Graphic Archive

Acting Senior Lecturer

kamantsang@vtc.edu.hk

39282582

design culture and theory, visual culture, user-centred research

Cherine Wong

Project Manager (Production), Centre for Communication Design

Lecturer

cherine@vtc.edu.hk

39282753

image processing, print media production, standardisation

Dr Sandra Wong

Degree Programme Coordinator

Project Manager (Entrepreneurship)

Lecturer

sandrawong@vtc.edu.hk

39282782

ethnographic, brand semiotics and identity research

AU Shek Yan

Lecturer

asyyan@vtc.edu.hk

39282987

Community Art, Art Educator, Expressive Arts Therapy, visual art, publishing design

Billy Chan

Lecturer

billycsc@vtc.edu.hk

39282743

print media, graphic design, WorldSkills Graphic Design Technology expert

Wingate Chan

Deputy Programme Leader, HD in Illustration

Lecturer

yushingchan@vtc.edu.hk

39282770

Specialises in Graphic design, Illustration, Typography, Animation, Design thinking. WorldSkills
Graphic Design Technology Trainer, Chairman of Education of VTCDAA

Wendy Cheng

Lecturer

Researcher, Centre for Communication Design

wendycheng@vtc.edu.hk

39282725

Art History and Theory, Visual Arts and Culture

Asta Chiu

Lecturer

asta.c@vtc.edu.hk

39282759

Graphic design, Visual Art, Illustration

Monica Chiu

Programme leader, PEEC

Lecturer

monchiu@vtc.edu.hk

39282789

typography, editorial design, graphic design

Belle Chow

Lecturer

bellechow@vtc.edu.hk

39282745

Visual Art, Illustration

Jerry Fu

Lecturer

jerryfu@vtc.edu.hk

39282726

Multimedia & Advertising Design, Digital Production & Photography and Film Study

Jessica Ho

Lecturer

jessicaho@vtc.edu.hk

39282748

Specialises in fine arts, illustration and print media, in particular painting,
commerical, cultural and natural illustrations

Swing Lam

Lecturer

swinglam@vtc.edu.hk

39282792

Drawing, writing, happenings, cultural studies

Vincent Lee

Lecturer

vincentlee@vtc.edu.hk

39282767

visual art, exhibition design, green art

Michi Leung

Deputy Programme Leader, HD in Illustration

Lecturer

michi.leung@vtc.edu.hk

39282779

Illustration, character licensing, creative merchandising

Akela Lo

Lecturer

akela@vtc.edu.hk

39282710

Interaction Design, UIUX, Experiential Design, Digital Solution, Web/APP Design

Wyee Tsang

Lecturer

wyee@vtc.edu.hk

39282717

advertising design, creative direction, digital design, marketing communications, visual arts, multimedia design, social media strategies, experience design

Katherine Tse

Researcher, Centre for Communication Design

Lecturer

katherinetse38@vtc.edu.hk

39282596

advertising design, graphic design, critical design

John Tsoi

Stream Leader, HD in Visual Communication

Course Leader, PEEC

Lecturer

johncytsoi@vtc.edu.hk

39282719

Edwin Wong

Lecturer

edwinwong@vtc.edu.hk

39282762

design thinking practice and training for organisation, user experience design and research, visual arts education

Elvis Wong

Project Officer

elviswong@vtc.edu.hk

39282446

Metaverse Design, Digital Media

Chris Yau

Lecturer

chrisyau@vtc.edu.hk

39282794

Cinematic Design, Photographic Digital Arts, Multimedia, VR and Interactive Technology

Kiki Yau

Researcher, Centre for Communication Design

Assistant Lecturer

kikiyau@vtc.edu.hk

39282713

Raymond Yau

Lecturer

raymondy@vtc.edu.hk

39282953

Sammy Yau

Manager, Rennie’s Mill Press

Lecturer

sammy.yau@vtc.edu.hk

39282526

graphic design, user experience research, user interface design

Ling Chan

Technician

ling1013@vtc.edu.hk

39282871

Queenie Chan

Technician

queeniechan@vtc.edu.hk

39282870

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The Centre for Communication Design at Hong Kong Design Institute is an applied research and consultancy hub dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in all areas of graphic communication including typography, information design, advertising, user experience design, illustration, brand communications as well as printing and publishing. It acts as a knowledge exchange platform between staff, students as well as external organisations, tightly integrating practice, research, teaching and outreach activities.