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About us.
Are you curious about The Orangeblowfish? The name, who we are and what we believe in? If yes, then read on!
It all happened in 2011.
My wife and I had just returned from a Habitat for Humanity International trip. We went on a five-day adventure to build a home for a family of four in Cambodia. Coming back, I felt motivated, inspired, and wanting to do more. Waking up and dragging myself to work was painful. I had been in the same company for almost 10 years and climbed the ladder to a senior position, but I no longer felt the need to work just for a paycheck. With the encouragement and support from my wife, I quit my corporate job, and started pursuing my passion – art. Thus,
The Orangeblowfish was born.
Within 6 months, I booked my first client – Kommune – a funky restaurant and bar in Taikang Lu, Shanghai. I initially started doing interior wall art design and installations for cafes, bars, restaurants and offices. I also participated in community art projects like DAFF, Surge, The Rotary Club and more. Within the first two years of my operation, I completed over 2000 client and personal projects covering a mix of brand strategy, graphic design, and interior wall art.
In 2014, we expanded into a three-person team and moved into our first office in Shanghai. Today we are a global team of brand strategists, story tellers and artists serving start-ups and Fortune 500 companies across F&B, beauty, retail, luxury B2B sectors on a global scale. We’re proud that the work we do, and the company culture we have created, motivates our team and clients to continue choosing to partner with us, and believing in what we do.
As my favourite saying goes,
Go Balls Deep!
If we do something, we go all in and we must do it well.
Otherwise what’s the point?
Don’t you agree?
Siu Tang
Founder & Executive Creative Director
The Orangeblowfish
Our Culture.
Curious
We live everyday with our eyes wide open. When we are always ready to ask “why?” or “what if?” we’ll open up new opportunities for our clients and ourselves.
Courage
We have the courage of our convictions because we know our work is based on knowledge, experience and expertise, so we’re prepared to act boldly when appropriate.
Different
We thrive on the novel and unconventional and a big plus is we won’t mince our words. We know that the best way to make a difference is by going beyond the usual.
Dynamic
We’re here to make a difference, not here to push paper around or make up the numbers. We respect each others talents, but we’re here to put those talents to work for ourselves, each other, and our clients.
We give back to the community
Our Team.
Our team of superstars that make everything possible.
Siu
What is your favourite movie? Jurassic Park
Who is your favourite artist? Andy Warhol
What is your favourite drink? Coca-Cola
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Hanging out with my kids
Any vices (bad habits)? Coca-Cola
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Balls Deep In Paint!
Nat
What is your favourite movie? Fight Club
Who is your favourite artist? Would it be too corny if I said Siu Tang?
What is your favourite drink? Hendricks Gin Martini
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Absolutely nothing
Any vices (bad habits)? Tequila
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Never a dull moment.
Lammy
What is your favourite movie? Harry Potter
Who is your favourite artist? Cai Guo-Qiang
What is your favourite drink? Flat white
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Watching movies
Any vices (bad habits)? Being careless
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: What do you guys wanna eat?
Jie
What is your favourite movie? The Nightmare before Chrismas
Who is your favourite artist? Jiang Wen
What is your favourite drink? Coffee Latte
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Nothing
Any vices (bad habits)? A lot…
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Crazy, Fun, let’s order Milk Tea!!!
Yolanda
What is your favourite movie? The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Who is your favourite artist? The Orangeblowfish Crew
What is your favourite drink? Bubble Tea
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Ice-skating, Karaoke, hanging out with my friends…
Any vices (bad habits)? …Bubble Tea?
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Creative, Fun, Efficient, Dedicated, Teamwork
Yiki
What is your favourite movie? All Miyazaki’s movies
Who is your favourite artist? Can I say the TOBF crew?
What is your favourite drink? Cocktails
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Spending time with friends, staying at home and chilling
Any vices (bad habits)? Junk food
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Fun, Creative, Family, Caring, Friendly
James
What is your favourite movie? Shawshank Redemption
Who is your favourite artist? Banksy
What is your favourite drink? Ginger Beer
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Call of Duty
Any vices (bad habits)? Chocolate
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: The best team in town.
Sy
What is your favourite movie? 25th Hour
Who is your favourite artist? Robin Kid aka THE KID
What is your favourite drink? Dirty Gibson
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Hiking, Driving, Riding
Any vices (bad habits)? Motorcycles
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Stay focused and extra sparkly
Jason
What is your favourite movie? Burn After Reading
Who is your favourite artist? Diller, Scofidio & Renfro
What is your favourite drink? A nice cold gin and tonic with a slice of cucumber
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I don’t have any. I have a four year old
Any vices (bad habits)? I like sleeping in, but unfortunately haven’t been able to pull that off for the past four years
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: There’s never a dull moment
Kaly
What is your favourite movie? Forest Gump
Who is your favourite artist? Caitlin Hackett
What is your favourite drink? Pink Moscato and Mulled red wine
What you enjoy doing in your spare time? Hang out, have fun with friends and play video games
Any vices (bad habits)? Sleeping late and eating junk food
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Freedom and creativity = happy life
Yuzhen
What is your favourite movie? A lot.. Fitzcarraldo by Werner Herzog, and Kiki’s delivery service
Who is your favourite artist? A lot…Jean Frédéric Bazille，Do Ho Suh, Trin T.Minh-ha, Mark Leckey…
What is your favourite drink? Prosecco
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Spend time with furry friends and sunbathing
Any vices (bad habits)? Not sporty…
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Fun, Happy, Free, Efficient, Special!!
Gabby
What is your favourite movie? School of rock
Who is your favourite artist? Hergé
What is your favourite drink? Oat Milk Latte
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Solo walking
Any vices (bad habits)? Indecisive
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Fun, Efficient, Casual, Inspiring, Dedicated
Azhou
What is your favourite movie? In the Mood for Love
Who is your favourite artist? Grace Tong (Tong Yangtze)
What is your favourite drink? Ice Tea
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? A lot of things!!!
Any vices (bad habits)? Iced drinks
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Fun, Free, Happy, Innovative, Creative
Pao Yee
What is your favourite movie? The Darjeeling Limited
Who is your favourite artist? Hayao Miyazaki
What is your favourite drink? Coffee! Wine!
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Travelling
Any vices (bad habits)? Goldfish Memory
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Out of the Ordinary, Fun!
Johnny
What is your favourite movie? Good Fellas
Who is your favourite artist? 1000DAY
What is your favourite drink? Beeeeeer
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Playing music, sleeping
Any vices (bad habits)? Yes, many
5 words to describe working at TOBF: Crazy, Always different, Mad fun!
Sarah
What is your favourite movie? Artificial Intelligence
Who is your favourite artist? Will Smith
What is your favourite drink? Ovaltine
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Walk or bike while enjoying the landscape
Any vices (bad habits)? Sleeping late
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Energetic, Efficient, Happy, Busy, Interesting
Chris
What is your favourite movie? I have a few favourites
Who is your favourite artist? Emma Thompson
What is your favourite drink? Err….H20
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Binge on good TV series
Any vices (bad habits)? Junk food, snacks
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Work hard, play hard!
Lina
What is your favourite movie? Wonder Woman
Who is your favourite artist? Bon Jovi
What is your favourite drink? Cosmopolitan
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Outdoor activities- cycling, water sports – paddle boarding, jetskiing, picnics
Any vices (bad habits)? Work a holic, neat freak
Use 5 words to describe working at TOBF: Interesting, challenging, fast paced, entertaining