Brian Tong is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Vancouver, BC.

Photo by Wilson Lau

I create meaningful, high-quality work full of humour and humanity through design, illustration, and branding.

I graduated from Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a Bachelor’s in Communication Design in 2012 and also studied at Langara College for a Diploma in Fine Arts.

After school, I worked at Free Agency Creative for several years as a Graphic Designer and later Senior Graphic Designer. There I developed brand identity systems, web, and print design projects for various clients. My skills in custom typography and illustration add uniqueness and character to my work.

I am proud to now work as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer on my own and have been lucky enough to work with local and global brands. I like to connect people to brands through lovingly hand-crafted, impactful, and engaging visuals. I believe in keeping the human touch in my work and embracing imperfections through hand-drawn illustrations and beautiful typography.

In addition to my work, I enjoy drawing, riding my bike, and dreaming of doing long bike tours again. I did two major cycling tours: the first a 3-month trek across Canada in 2010 from Vancouver, BC, to St. John’s, Newfoundland; and second, a 1-month tour from Vancouver, BC, to San Diego, CA, in 2011. I also love spending time with my wife, being in the sun, travelling, playing video games, and bouldering.

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It is really hard to believe that we are now a full year into "the new normal". It truly has been a strange time but I am grateful to still be able to work and have my health.

I worked with @novusnow last year to create some illustrations

It is really hard to believe that we are now a full year into "the new normal". It truly has been a strange time but I am grateful to still be able to work and have my health.

I worked with @novusnow last year to create some illustrations

It is really hard to believe that we are now a full year into "the new normal". It truly has been a strange time but I am grateful to still be able to work and have my health.

I worked with @novusnow last year to create some illustrations

I've always enjoyed drawing cars since I was a kid. I don't really care or know much about makes or models, I just like drawing them.

I drew this as a gift for our neighbour at our old building who owned a Delica, lovingly named Mitsy. This van was

Goodbye to the Thunderbird building! You’ve served @sarahkozlowski and I well over the past 5 years. We will miss the Kits area but excited for the next chapter in a place in the city to call our own!

Also I now have an iPad and it’s bee

Last October, Joe @someoneelseus was looking to create a fun graphic for his home gym that he set up during quarantine. Black Cat Gym was aptly named for his cat, Jean Paul, who likes to hang out with him while he works out. Joe requested something t

My piece "Listen" was also selected to be used on @collectivebrew tees outside of the Amplified Voices initiative! Always nice to see graphics on physical pieces in the wild. If you would like one too, you can check out their online shop! S