Internationally acclaimed lighting designer Tino Kwan is regarded as one of the world’s most celebrated masters. His glazing work can be found in landscapes across the globe, from commercial buildings, super yachts, to the most luxurious hotels, casinos, Michelin restaurants, and private homes. Over the past 45 years, he utilises light and shadows in designing spaces, and has accumulated numerous accolades from all over the world, including Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA), Top 10 Designers Award from China National Interior Decoration Association (CIDA), as well as being inducted into the Interior Design China’s Hall of Fame.

Kwan founded Tino Kwan Lighting Consultants in London in 1979, and the company now has offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Some of his most significant works include Regent Hong Kong, St. Regis Hong Kong, Sai Sha Go Park, IFC Mall Hong Kong, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Shangri-La Shougang Park Beijing, Raffles Hotel Singapore, Four Seasons Seoul, and The Peninsula Tokyo.

Today, Kwan is one of the most influential figures and has made tremendous contributions to the industry, providing design and advice for lighting and smart control manufacturers worldwide. Kwan has been giving lectures at design institutes in Hong Kong and the Tsinghua University in Beijing since 2008, and is keen to pass on his knowledge and to create opportunities for young designers. He is also actively involved in the Asia Pacific Hotels Design Association, a platform for international hotel designers and hoteliers. Kwan served as its Vice President from 2010 to 2016 and is currently as President since 2016.