Tino Chow

Tino Chow

Founder at Giant Shoulders

TED Fellow
TED Attendee
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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About Tino

I am a…

Designer, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Marketer

Bio

Tino Chow is a seasoned professional in design and creative direction, specializing in helping purpose-driven companies establish impactful brands and websites. With a background in operations as a former military officer in the Singapore army, Tino combines strategic thinking with creativity to leverage brand strategy and design thinking for growth. Through roles at companies like Wasabi Rabbit, Barnum, and Giant Shoulders, Tino has collaborated with notable clients such as Market Wired, Mayo Clinic, and RISD, shaping brand identities and products for successful market launches.

I'm passionate about

Working with purpose-driven innovators develop new mindsets, models, and narratives to change the world.

An idea worth spreading

We are at the tipping point of long-term positive change. What we do at this moment will matter for generations. If we are to shift the balance within the decade – we need new mindsets, new models, and new narratives.

Areas of expertise

Architecture, Brand strategy, Branding, Business strategy, Communication, Community building, Design, Design thinking, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Industrial design, Job skills training, Manufacturing, Pitch coaching, Research, Social entrepreneurship, Storytelling

The TED story

I was selected as a TED fellow in 2009 while still a student at Rhode Island School of Design. That experience convinced me to only work with purpose-driven leaders and companies.

Things you might not know

Being lazy.