


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..

This is an invitational limited edition silkscreen poster, 38×27 inches, which was used as a promotional for the Visitor Interactive Art Exhibition by Tom Tor in Tokyo. If you would like to purchase one or get more information, please contact me by clicking on the link hello@tomtor.com

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.

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.