Tnop Wangsillapakun, Thailand (2016)
Tnop Wangsillapakun is founder and design director of TNOP DESIGN, Bangkok, a design studio that focuses on creating a perfect balance between art and design. He believes that a sharp...
Read full biographyTnop Wangsillapakun is founder and design director of TNOP DESIGN, Bangkok, a design studio that focuses on creating a perfect balance between art and design. He believes that a sharp design is about the critical balance of conceptual work and craftsmanship.
His philosophy is to create a unique design that can represent client’s culture through distinct contemporary executions, materials and printing techniques. As an active roll in the Thai graphic design scene, Tnop is a regular contributor to the industry events, exhibitions, workshops, conferences and lectures at various design programs and universities.
Tnop’s work has been recognized both locally and internationally with awards from RED DOT Communication Design, Tokyo Type Directors Club, New York Type Directors Club, and One Show and has been featured in numerous design books and periodicals.
Exhibitions
Wallpaper* Handmade Exhibition
2016
Naipa Art Complex, Bangkok
"CHGO DSGN"
2014
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
AIGA 100 Chicago Poster Show
2014
Chicago Design Week, Chicago
"Future" The Poster Exhibition
2014
Chiang Mai Design Week, Chiang Mai
"Here is Zine 8 (Tokyo-Bangkok)"
2014
Tokyo CultuArt by BEAMS, Tokyo
"Thai Designer of The Year" Exhibition
2013
Education
Lecturer
- Undergraduate
2012 – today
- Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)
Lecturer
- Undergraduate
2012 – today
- Mahidol University(International Program) (Thailand)
Instructor
2011 – today
- Rangsit University (Thailand)
Lectures
Thai Identity
(2017)
- National Institute of Fine Arts, Laos
The Styles, Brands, and Artistic Innovations of Thai Design
(2017)
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park Legacy, Taiwan
Crafting Y
(2016)
- Brand Nieuwe Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
What Pumps Your Heart
(2015)
- Kyoorius Designyatra, Gao, India
Designing Our Tomorrow
(2013)
- Asia Society, Hong Kong
Contact/Content
(2011)
- AIGA nowHERE Conference, University of Wisconsin, USA
Chicago Identity
(2007)
- Chicago AIGA Fresh Talent, USA
Brand Identity
(2006)
- University of Florence, Italy
Agencies
TNOP DESIGN
2005 – Present
tnop.com
Segura Inc.
1998 – 2005
segura-inc.com
Awards
2013
Other Professional Activities
Executive Vice President, Thailand Graphic Designers Association (ThaiGa)
2017 – Present