After graduating from Diocesan Boys' School, he obtained a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with honors from the University of Houston. Returning to Hong Kong, David began his career as the Art Director for Bates Graffix and Alan Chan Design. He later joined Grey Global Group in 1999 as the Design Director, playing a pivotal role in establishing Wba, a branding design company under Grey's umbrella. Prior to launching his own venture, LOMATTERS, as a Strategic Brand & Design Consultant, David served as the General Manager for South China Media, overseeing renowned magazines like Esquire and CarPlus.
With extensive expertise in creative and media design, David has had a profound impact on visual branding in both overseas and Greater China markets. His specialization lies in corporate and brand identity design systems, brand management, and event planning. Beyond his professional endeavors, David is dedicated to mentoring design students at esteemed institutions such as Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The City Polytechnic University, HKDI, THEi, Hong Kong Baptist University, and HKU SPACE.
David also serves industry and community, including being a Board of Director and former Vice-chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre, former Chairman of Hong Kong Designers Association, Board Member of Hong Kong Kidney Foundation, Member of the Stamp Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Post Office, Faculty Advisory Committee of THEi, and Member of the Design Discipline Advisory Board of VTC etc.
Recognized for his outstanding contributions, David actively participates in worldwide design competitions, winning over 100 design awards. His remarkable achievements include Communication Arts, New York Festivals, One Show, Young Guns Australia, Japan Applied Typography, Design for Asia Awards, Hong Kong Designers Association Awards, and the Ten Outstanding Designers Award 2013 etc.
Founder and Creative Director
LOMATTERS Creative Studio
2006-Present
Group Design Director
KEF | Kent Engineering & Foundry / GP Batteries
2017-Present
General Manager
South China Media Group
2006
General Manager
Wba, Grey Global Group
1999-2006
Director of Design
Grey Global Group
1999-2000
Design Manager
adM@rt
1999
Art Director
Alan Chan Design Company
1996-1999
Art Director
BGX
1995
Board member
Hong Kong Kidney Foundation
2023-Present
Vice Chairman
The Green Earth
2016-Present
Director
2017-Present
Hong Kong Design Centre
Vice Chairman
Hong Kong Design Centre
2017-2022
Committee Member
Board of Review-Film Censorship
2017-Present
Committee Member
Hong Kong-Taiwan Cultural Co-operation Committee
2016-Present
Panel Member
Faculty Advisory Committee (Design and Environment) Technological and Higher Education Institute
2017-Present
Committee Member
Stamp Advisory Committee at General Post Office, Hong Kong
2016-2022
Panel Member
Design Discipline Advisory Board (DEDAB), Hong Kong Design Institute
2017-2021
Former Chairman
Hong Kong Designers Association
2012-2014