Ruth Chao (Chinese: 趙于汶; pinyin: Zhào Yúwén; born in 1988 in Hong Kong) is a creative director and graphic artist in Hong Kong.[1] She has been awarded Prestige's 40 under 40[citation needed] and Perspective’s 40 under 40.[citation needed] She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Bristol.[2]

Ruth Chao
Chao in June 2016
Born (1988-06-15) June 15, 1988 (age 36)
Occupation(s)Graphic designer, artist & creative director

Career

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Ruth Chao - New York Times image

Chao started her career at British Vogue. She was trained by Robin Derrick and the now-Creative Director Jaime Perlman.[3] When she returned to Hong Kong, she worked at Lane Crawford and I.T Apparels, where she designed for multiple brands and institutions. She has worked for Maison Margiela, Stella McCartney and The Met Gala.

In 2014, Chao and her partner, Antonia Li, co-founded INDICUBE, a creative agency based in Hong Kong.[4] As Creative Director, Chao focuses on brand identity, graphic / website design and development.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "INDICUBE's Creative Director Ruth Chao Shares Her Design Perspective". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  2. ^ Appleton, Kate. "Upfront With Ruth Chao on Her Creative Process and Work With Female Founders". Tatler Asia. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Tastemakers: Ruth Chao, creative director of Indicube - LifestyleAsia Hong Kong". www.lifestyleasia.com. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  4. ^ "Indicube's One Year Anniversary Party". Hong Kong Tatler. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  5. ^ "Ruth Chao". Who are invited (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Retrieved April 17, 2017.