Wing Keung Wong

About Wing Keung Wong

With a hyperactive mind, thoughts keep popping up from nowhere. I always see things at angles different from others, so that everything can be an inspiration to me. Although this makes me a strange person, or a deviant person to be extreme, it gives me the ability to design. Different angles produce different thoughts, which lead to different and bold designs. This is why I have so many “changes” incorporated in my works. It is also the motive of DELTAt, to bring change into the well evolved watch industry.

Winner of the A' Design Award.
Specialized in Design.
Original Design.
Creative, Diligent and Innovative.

Interview with Wing Keung Wong

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

In fact, I don't see myself as a designer. I just see things a bit differently from others, and all I want to do is to show others what I "see" about those things.

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

Not only being very passionate about timepieces, my company, DELTAt, is a watch brand that has a very strong character of its own. Timepiece is one of the greatest inventions of human kind. Civilization could never become so advanced without it. It is the instrument of measuring the change of time (∆t), and that’s why we named ourselves DELTAt (∆t). In DELTAt, we believe that CHANGE is the only thing that is eternal in the universe. However, without time, nothing changes. Our objective is to bring some CHANGES into the market, even though the wristwatch industry has been here since 18th century and is already so evolved.

What is "design" for you?

Design is a way of seeing things in different angles. Flows are always there. Try to "see" the flow that leads to a change of the thing that you feel good about. It is so abstract, but this is the most simplest way to put it into words.

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

The uniqueness of the design. Something that never been existed before in the same type of item/product. It can be an idea, a function, a feature, a form, an expression, or a feeling.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

The urge of "giving birth" to the "idea" or "feeling' in my mind.

What makes a design successful?

It has something unique, and that uniqueness draws people's soul.

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

What is it trying to "say?" There must be a message in a good design.

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

I have a child like mindset. I love watching comics and animations.

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

Non-mainstream or unrealistic. The main characteristic of my style is that it always involve something that is not usually found in most items or products.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

Just started thinking about the design. Ideas or flows will popup, then look for the

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

Never beat a dead horse. Whenever you've found yourself stuck in one place or running out of idea or creativity, turn your direction to other stuffs. New things lead to new thoughts, and new thoughts lead to inspiration and insight.

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

Inkscape (software), Fusion 360 (software), pen and paper, Japan animations, Movies

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

It depends. It can take a couple hours to a couple years. However, there is no "end" for a design. There is always something you can "change" about a design.

Extended Interview with Wing Keung Wong

How did you become a designer?

I love wearing wristwatch that I can't leave home without wearing one on my wrist. I always want to wear my own design, and the urge keeps growing and growing until one day I decided to make this happen. This is how I started designing wristwatch.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

I mainly design wristwatch. I had designed some eye-wears as my hobby and would really love to design toys and games.

What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?

A good designer follows best design principles and rules. A great designer has his/her own design principles and rules, as well as his/her own style.

What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?

A good design is like a story book. It has something to tell you.

You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?

A good design tells story like no story book does. You could actually tap into the designer's thought when emerging into the design. I don't think one "should invest" in good design, as pursuing good design is a natural urge of human-being. No one on earth will go for a bad design.

What is your day to day look like?

A self-sustaining social system which everyone has a chance to progress. No one will be leftover.

How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?

Add-on movement for ordinary wristwatch. (design is completed, now at the R&D stage) Table scale location system for automated figures. (concept has been proven, lack of funding to realize)

How do you decide if your design is ready?

Japan comics/animations Movies Andy Warhol Harry Winston Kaventsmann

What is your biggest design work?

Too many! To name a few, Kaventsmann watch's design is so tough and masculine, yet simple. IC Berlin's innovation about eye-wear's design. Secret wood's ring where there is a mini world in each ring.

Who is your favourite designer?

Add-on movement for ordinary wristwatch. Can't talk much about it yet, as it is not released yet.

Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?

Never stop inputting. Read, watch, think, dream. Once there are enough "data" in your brain, insight will started to emerge.

What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?

Design is a way to tell others regarding your thoughts about something, without using words.