We recently took part and participate in designing a few upcoming graphic tees and posters for Beams in Tokyo. The topic have to be on news and current event in the USA. We at TomTor studio like to have any discussing on any topic. This is our poster of what going on in our global headlines between Wall Street Vs. Main Street. These limited edition silkscreen posters print is now on sale at Oneless Act online store or you can contact us for more info at hello@tomtor.com
Introducing: The WaMu Gift Account Interactive The account holder opens a secure WaMu Gift Account online. Using an easy-to-customize WaMu template, he or she sends out a secure email or prints out an informational card that can be snail mailed in an envelope (say for example, along with a baby shower or wedding invitation) stating the account is “open” with easy-to-follow instructions on how to deposit into the account. It’s important to remember that anyone can deposit into the account, but only the named recipient(s) can withdraw from it. Then the gift giver just hops online, use a credit card or transfers funds from a checking account, and voila! The cash gift is in the recipient’s account.
A personal art work by Tom Tor, about his journey from Cambodian refugee camp into United States. The book is based on his first English written essay when he was 14. The book was designed entirely by hand using traditional way of letterpress. First editions were sold to United Cambodian Center and renowned painter Francesco Clamente.
Originally based on his archives of his most recent design works, Tom Tor’s ‘House of Cards’ is now available. Enjoy his beauty and design in reconstructing and reformatting his world and yours. TT’s house of cards designed by Tom Tor and exclusively available only at Oneless Act.
Title: TomTor ’s “Everything Is More Complicated Then Visible”, is one of my personal book projects. Copies of this limited edition were printed and screen-printed. It was a difficult project for me because I had to learn bookbinding for the first time and believe me; it is not so easy as it looks. Although it appeared seemingly comprehensible, I was faced with one of the most complex and time consuming challenges of bookmaking, but it was great for me and I liked how it turned out. All I really needed was a little bit of patience. If you are interested and would like to purchase the book, please contact me for more info.
Now available at Beams online store in Tokyo: Visitor Exhibition by TT’s T-shirt “Bobby Kennedy!”.
Now available at Beams online store in Tokyo: Visitor Exhibition by TT’s T-shirt “Barack Obama” .;)
TomTor’s Black Clouds was an experimental design book based on the invasion of the Khmer Rouge (the red army) into Cambodia. Using letterpress and copy machine, these pages broke all the rules and discipline of design that I learned from my academic days. This book later inspired me to work on “1975”.
In creating the very first version of an uppercase typeface that contained both a rounded square and an extra bold multiple of two for display faces only, Kampuchea is now available in two weights- extra bold and ultra black. Designed on a grid, it works best at 24-point font or larger and is at its sharpest at 24-point intervals. If you are interested in purchasing multiple licenses please contact me.
I was commissioned to designed a custom typeface for Capri Sun, the type is call All Star-A and All Star-B. This typeface was use by Capri Sun sport drink promotional ad campaign. I came up a sloution to created this typeface, and the designed concepts. If you like for more information you can contact us at TomTorStudio™ by clicking on the link hello@tomtor.com.
Green Day is a simple environmental movement to provide a new or renewed conscientious awareness in recognizing the need and occasions for improvements. I was commissioned and invited to participate in a conference at Ikejiri Institute of Design in Tokyo, Japan. Concepts were shared at this Design Pitch, where 11 outstanding creators participated and presented their ideas based on the theme: “The Green Landscape in 2037.”
The green ad campaign that I designed, consisted of a 15 set of FSC compliant postcards, poster and a 1.14 second promo reel. Each set has 15 postcards with clever messages on various ways that one can make a difference. With the use of snail mail and hi-tech pod casts to spread the word, I continue to support their efforts in making the world a better place. In addition to the artistic side of being creative, a humanistic approach of doing projects that are more than commercial oriented is my philosophy in life.
Khmer is a unique typeface in many ways. This typeface was influenced from the Khmer alphabet’s lowercase in which I have tried to be very playful with the typographic treatments that can be produced using a large selection of alternate characters with the feeling of Sanskrit letters. If you like more information about these fonts, please contact me at hello@tomtor.com or click to download on Khmer font for free. Khmer font also comes with Khmer regular, Khmer round bold and Khmer italic, giving endless possibilities to play with for each designer. Please enjoy and your comments are welcomed..
In its developmental stage for years, Tonle Sab’s typeface is a now a distinct font, with regards to both the individual characters and the overall image. They are suitable for designers, who want a soft spot, inclement edged look and love new faces. Corporations have incorporated Tom Tor’s custom made typefaces as part of their visual identities system and now Tonle Sab is available in Light, Light Italic and Bold versions.
I was commissioned by United Cambodia, to come up with a poster, which expressed a new look and feel for the 2008 Khmer New Year’s festival. One of the most challenging things was to redesign their corporate identity and media kit. As you can see, I used the letters of the alphabet combining different layers and colors that explained and captured the fresh new beginnings of spring. This poster was used mainly for advertising and promotional purposes.
In conjunction with Design Tide in Tokyo, I was invited to create a motion trailer called the Tide MOVIE project. Based on this year’s main theme “PLAY”, I aka Eskimo along with a handful of leading designers in the industry was given the challenge of producing an animation that interprets our own unique form of the meaning “PLAY”. The main site and a grand total of about 50 extension sites, including interior shops and galleries in Aoyama, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Roppongi areas displayed our works. The trailer was also featured on Shibuya-109 TV billboard, Harajuku-PARCO TV billboard, Roppongi-Hills TV billboard, and Tokyo Midtown TV billboard.
I just want to take this time to say, “Thank you and I appreciated all the people who attended my exhibition in Roppongi, Tokyo. It was my pleasure meeting all of you at the exhibition opening and a special thanks to Junji Suzuki.” Also, I want to let everybody know that the exhibition will be extended to November 23rd. If you like more information, please go to or click on the Mirai gallery link.
Commissioned by the Obama’s Presidential Campaign ‘08 as a limited edition silkscreen poster. This Obama poster incorporated advanced mathematics and computational US mapping methodologies to generate scores of schematic diagrams and gridding lattices, that makeup Obama’s face. Please don’t forget to vote 2008.
Here is the Montage of various logo animations for KEMS. KEMS is a 24-hour broadcast that is entirely dedicated to Korean media. With an outreach of 1.5 million households, KEMS can be viewed on Comcast Basic Cable channel 197 and digital over-the-air channel 36.2. KEMS news is also available through Comcast Cable channel 8 and digital over-the-air on channel 26. As the only Korean broadcast in Northern California, KEMS strives to be a dynamic catalyst for the advancement of education, entertainment and community service for Asian Americans.
Immediately after making a speech in front of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland about TT’s poster that celebrated the indigenous peoples, the UN approached Tom Tor with another project. It focused on something close to Tom’s heart, saving Angkor Wat, a historical ruin in his native born country of Cambodia.
At that time, the UN was organizing a fund-raiser in Europe to collect enough money to restore Angkor Wat. The poster’s goal was to target the most difficult to please, the European elite. It was an enormous challenge since they were influenced by the great Swiss grid design, moved by European modern architecture, and appreciated the classical works of typography. The sunset at Angkor Wat served in part as the inspiration, along with Angkor Wat’s three major towers that are most prominent, in which the tallest one was also incorporated into the logotype.
Today Angkor Wat is in the process of being restored. The message of the poster reached countries all over the world. A greater awareness and understanding was conveyed in this project. Henceforth, many countries were moved and immediately asked to join in the effort to restore this significant symbol of Cambodia. With this prize-winning poster, a piece of history will be able to stand once again.
Friends of the Earth T-Shirt is now arriving at Beams store in Tokyo. If you want more information please go to Beams website.
Prevention Child Abuse: I was commissioned to work on this public service advertising campaign poster in order to raise awareness and help prevent child abuse and neglect. The Prevention Child Abuse Association helps children and their families overcome the traumatic effects of child abuse, especially in childhood molestation cases. PCAA also provides educational programs designed to increase awareness of abuse and how to prevent it, as well as, providing case management and other support services to help create strong families and decrease the chances of abuse/neglect.
Peace is disarming is an organization dedicated to supporting world peace by mending the destructive remnants of war. We subsidize and organize non-profit and for-profit groups that work to this end. Whether it’s rebuilding a road, disarming a bomb, or rehabilitating a child soldier, it doesn’t matter; we are helping to build rather than destroy. If you like more information and supporting PID please go to www.peaceisdisarming.com
This is an experimental type that was inspired by coca-cola’s soft drink beverages. This type was designed in 1992 and included three weights: Light, Bold, and Heavy.
Tokyo Designer’s Week - Container Exhibition (October 31 - November 4, 2007) is the largest and most influential design event held yearly in Japan. Tom Tor and MEF designed this interactive installation for Teraoka Seiko. TT transformed an empty 40 ft. cargo container into a unique exhibition site. Using customized software and sophisticated programming and hardware; the participant’s weight was recorded on a scale, which then became translated into motion graphics onto a projected screen. The graphics reacted according to the person’s weight, thus producing various hues of color, which were displayed as particle animations and reflected the theme, set forth by TDW called “LOVE”.
Debli means ‘Recycle and Re-create’ which is an exhibition of animal inspired art and media. Over 180 artists, who incorporated ‘recycled’, object d’arts, revealed their artistic creative visions, wildly imaginative minds and impressive artistic skills. This revolutionary art tour affirmed Tom Tor’s ongoing commitment to support independent artistic expressions. His creative agencies, with offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo, manifested the possibility of designing to make a difference with the concept of ‘Recycle and Re-create’. Tom Tor, aka Eskimo, was commissioned to be a part of this exhibition and continues to design and develop for the Debli’s official commercial and advertising campaign.
PC Ask Me brand communication media, I came up with the concept and designed their entire brand, indoor and outdoor advertising, magazine ads, promotion material, stage banners, web design, and etc. PC Ask Me is a new brand identity system and website. PC Ask Me is focused on delivering world-class technical support to professionals and small to medium-sized businesses. They enable our clients to effectively leverage their technology to meet their business goals. They recognize the need to minimize downtime and maximize productivity, which is why the offer remote IT solutions.
I was commissioned to design Basement Identity System’s marketing campaign. BM is a full-service creative marketing design firm located at the nucleus of entertainment, art, and progressive modern design that caters to global lifestyle consumers and brands in the United States, Japan, and China. Their advertising, strategic planning, print design, corporate branding, relationship marketing, event sponsorships, interactive websites, digital marketing, visual effects, post production, media planning / buying, public relations, and promotions, range from full scale productions of broadcast commercials to music videos, which integrate the techniques of visual Feng Shui.
Subtitle Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a more comprehensive representation of Asian culture by promoting an awareness of Asian and Asian American achievements in the arts. Subtitle will be the source for the public to experience the significant, yet underrepresented accomplishments of Asians and Asian Americans in arts and media. Subtitle will feature talent in film, fashion, music, and art through a variety of events ranging from film festivals, fashion shows, music festivals, art exhibitions, seminars, and workshops to challenge and explore beyond the common misconceptions of Asians in current media.
Ghita is the brainchild of Los Angeles based designer, Alexis Phifer, a modest and quiet entrepreneur, but unquestionably one who is blessed with the gift to design. Absorbing every flavor, color, and melody from her far-reaching travels, it is though her cultural experiences, which remain the inspiration behind Ghita’s ethereal silhouettes and rich hues. Lively color palettes of ultra-luxurious fabrics, which are undeniably suitable for the fashion-forward and the young-at-heart, compliment her designs. Although Ghita Fashions project a playful and bold side to the spirit of adventure, her dresses still maintain a classical elegance along with art-deco elements of asymmetry, tiered skirts, jumpers, and bubbly hems.
Fugue (fyMuMug) is a progressive lifestle/culture magazine featuring an eclectic mix of music, fashion with lowbrow fashion; traditional with progressive; essentially it is a magazine that incorporates all of these elements and brings them to the fore in a way that accentuates not their differences but their similarities Fugue aims to communicate a consciousness about how different facets of culture come together and spark new ideas and ways of expression. Fugue represents the fringe elements of society, those players that hover just above or below the radar in a new middle ground where trendsetters and tastemakers of all disciplines can be exhibited alongside one another.
Here is the latest design of the Greenday T-Shirt, which features a one color hit on white or black, 100% cotton.:) Nature Selection Wallpaper Commissioned by Lawson-Fenning to design wallpaper based on nature. These abstract floral patterns emerged. I was always wondering how to combat those white walls. Finally!)
Gazarra is an innovative full-spectrum production company capable of developing, producing, operating and marketing multi-medium productions and events on an international scale. Gazarra is an evolving organism, devoted to the creation, launch, production and promotion of productions of many scopes and sizes ñ from our ongoing new ge eration theatre/cirque production in Los Angeles to privately commissioned installations for individuals and corporate businesses worldwide. Gazarraís goal is to extend the reach of the creative arts, and provide a haven where artists and performers may hone their craft through the guidance and support of Gazarraís creative team
The Global Tuning Awards is an awards ceremony applauding the best of the automotive customization industry on a global scale. The one hour cable television program aired on FSN. The live taping was shot in Los Angeles, CA.
The Global Tuning Awards was taped live in front of a studio audience in Los Angeles, CA and broadcasted on FSN who has an outreach of 40 million viewers. Valvoline along with Yokohama Tire were the official sponsors and the world renowned racer and drifter, Tanner Foust, hosted the event along with platinum recording artist, Paul Wall, and the Federation, providing entertainment. The event represents the growing importance of the automotive culture in mainstream and recognizes the best of the best in the car tuning world.
Jock Clock is a new concept in promotional products, which combines a sweatband with the watch. Working with this idea from the client, we conceived a product for a wide array of consumer demographics that is both fashionable and practical. Jock Clock has been a hit among diverse consumers, thus leading to its use as an effective promotional item. A Jock Clock does nothing short of giving clients the upper hand in marketing themselves.
I was commissioned by Nursery Works to design a contemporary abstract floral pattern for their line of accessories and bed sheet collection, which consisted of 100% cotton poplin bedding. In collaboration, Lawson-Fenning and I developed a fun pattern in unexpected palettes. I have composed uncommon visual vocabularies that were derived from common objects, nature, and everyday things. These charming and colorful prints will delight the eyes of all ages – the swaddling of choice for the 21st-century’s offspring for up-to-the-minute parents.
The Designers Bureau is an organization that brings artists and companies to work together in defining a new era of commercial and artistic pursuits. We offer artists from all media, backgrounds, experiences and methods an opportunity to collaborate with world-class companies and brands. Therefore, it presents a unique chance to reach out to consumers through media that directly impacts their lives.
The artists, who collaborate on projects with the DESIGNERS bureau, are not creating artwork to earn a living. Artists don’t separate art from life, personal from professional – it all comes from the same place. The passion and drive, that fuels vision as a way of life, is what pushes theDESIGNERSbureau to build new avenues for exploration, to create momentum that can propel creation and the product of that effort into new directions. A movement is underway…
Zachary Scott is a photographer who is based in the New York area. Specializing in editorial and advertising since 1998, Zachary Scott is an excellent photographer, communicator with high attention to detail and is passionate in creating outstanding work. In 2005, I got to work with Zachary on his new brand identity system, promo collateral and his personal website.
Pornchai Mittongtare Originating from Thailand, Pornchai Mittongtare brought with him an artistic sense that reflects the majesty of his country. From his simple beginnings, Pornchai Mittongtare was able to develop a complex yet skillfully constructed style when he studied photography at Art Center College of Design. His photographs reflect an extensively coordinated and carefully structured vision. Each image results from meticulous planning combined with precision in technique.
Pornchai Mittongtare creates simple and elegant images that seemed as though they come from a perfect world. The essence of each object is given importance yet each object harmonizes with another to create a flawless symphony of color and shape. The composition of his photographs provides a frame in which forgotten objects come to life and ordinary images become extraordinary.
When Seasons recordings approached me to work on launching their new clothing line “Seasons cloth”, we weren’t only faced with the challenge of creating clothing lines that express the nature of Seasons Recording’s music, but also in creating a voice that would set Seasons Cloth apart from other youth clothing brands.
Keywords such as Nature, Organic, City and Sound were picked to describe the seasons. These keywords later became fundamental to the clothing line. Although we were intially invited to work on the clothing section of Seasons, we saw an opportunity to use clothing as a bigger vehicle to brand Seasons as a company, instead of just a recording label.
I presented the “Beautiful For the Ugly”, which expressed the true beauty of nature in living in mixed city environments. This core message later convinced the owner and founder of Seasons, Jamie Thinnes, to give us the green light to approach branding for the whole company.
This poster was created for the United Nations campaign, as part of an effort to increase awareness of the danger of existing landmines around the world. The objective was not to simply show the horrifying effects of the explosion or torn body parts, but to express this concern in a poetic way. We wanted to educate the public in a language that even children could understand. This poster was chosen by the United Nations committee as a winner over 1000 posters that were entered in the competition.
An estimated 2.7 million people died in Cambodia from 1975-1979. I was lucky to survive. Everyday I thank God for giving me a second chance at life. This poster is my way of expressing and honoring the thousands of Khmer people who died or were executed in the rice fields. I decided to make this poster as minimal as possible which symbolized this by placing bullets as part of the rice seeds that blossom and letting the poster speak for itself.
