Shaping new mindset,

developing new models,

crafting new narratives

for a better future.

Founder of
Giant Shoulders
Since 2017

One part designer, one part problem solver, one part entrepreneur, with a dash of trouble maker.

MADE Program Adjunct at
Brown University & RISD
Since 2020

Your vision is only as powerful as it is understood.

Your vision is only as powerful as it is understood.

My Work

I work with leaders to leverage the power of design to overcome challenges and challenge the status quo – through powerful storytelling, creative problem-solving, and authentic branding.

Startup Storytelling

I help founders and startups deliver big ideas with confidence. I work with them to sharpen your stories, develop compelling pitches, and design an unforgettable pitch deck.

Business Coaching

A strong core promise is the foundation of every effective brand. I help companies clarify what matters most to their audience and build that understanding into every part of their business.

Brand Development

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to branding. With our customized process, we'll work with you to develop the brand you need right now – no more, no less.

Strategy Work Sessions

If you want to go far, go together. I run tailored collaborative workshops to help you understand your customers and develop scalable strategies to win them over.

Tino Chow comes into branding with an unexpected background. As a former military officer in the Singapore army who went to art school, Tino discovered his niche by combining his experience in operations with creativity. He works with companies and startups to leverage the power of brand strategy, design thinking, and design doing to maximize their position in their market.

Before starting Giant Shoulders, Tino spent over a decade building creative cultures and collaborative teams with agencies in New York and startups in Silicon Valley. Tino holds a design degree from Rhode Island School of Design, where he is an Adjunct Professor. He frequently gives talks on branding and design thinking and is a TED Fellow.

Co-founder of
Better World by Design
long time ago

Providence to Seattle
Bike & Build
2009

InnoBlazer Award
Rhode Island Inno
2019

BFA
RISD Industrial Design
very long time ago

My Story

Leuitenent of
The Singapore Armed Forces
very very long time ago