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www.tommy-lai.comThis is my archive site, and it’s meant to showcase everything I’ve made, as long as I have time to keep it updated : )
www.inappropriateexercise.com
This platform showcases my various photo exercises. For instance, I share my daily Polaroid photos, document some friends' stories, make zines, etc. I named it "Inappropriate Exercise" because someone once told me that I should focus on one major (Design) and not develop myself in multiple areas. They considered this approach inappropriate. : (
Pet Owner
My eyes were drawn to the hair on her thigh.
Binder Clip
A binder clip for boss use only.Optimism
I confront death with a positive attitude.
Truth
Bad Teeth
I think I am a bit psycho after taking this set.
Inappropriate Exercise #02
Truth
Filtering the truth is a popular trend.
Hopscotch
Bad Teeth
I think I am a bit psycho after taking this set.
Caau Maai Paradise
Try to stay away from work to save your life.
The cruelest thing in the world is growing up.
1st Pop Up Store
Thank you everyone : )
Kiss Here
If you're going out with someone you like, this is definitely the best choice, simple and to the point.
My house mortgage is tasting my effort.
Egg Buried In The Couch
I took this picture at
McDonald’s
in Kwun Tong. It's a broken couch, but it looks like there's an egg buried in it.
Stand Strong
Bowling pins are born to be knocked down, but they always get back up.
This website has been updated to
version 2.0, all thanks to Natalie’s awesome feedback. Really appreciate it!
Sleepless
No Eyes See
My eyes are no longer young.
Communication
Try to break the wall and step into his/her room to start communication again.
Mixing Chinese and English to create the vulgar word in the Cantonese "Diu".
I hope to get sponsored by Ritz and Microsoft.
PLPL Logo Tee
Chair Loves Gambling
How To Quit
Go visit - Hong Kong Gamblers Recovery Centre
Eating more vegetables and less meat.
Words from Stefan Sagmeister:
Dear Tommy, I'd love to see this applied utilizing extra elegant typography for a high-end vegetarian/vegan restaurant. ABCV in New York might be the right client, I do know the manager there...
Dear Tommy, I'd love to see this applied utilizing extra elegant typography for a high-end vegetarian/vegan restaurant. ABCV in New York might be the right client, I do know the manager there...
PLPL x SUCH/
Thanks to Such/ for helping out with this awesome video!
Hong Kong parents should know that ‘winning at the starting line’ is so yesterday in today’s age of AI and rapid change.
Source: SCMP (2018), Link HERE
Source: SCMP (2018), Link HERE
Lemon and milk are a painful combination.
Btw, this is PLPL’s first collab.
Check out Slasssh. These guys are just awesome, and they know everything about embroidery.
Btw, this is PLPL’s first collab.
Check out Slasssh. These guys are just awesome, and they know everything about embroidery.
Honestly, I think Smoke Ching is better than Man Ching. At least they won't use the hashtag #discoverhongkong.
The most challenging part is to select good-looking beef at a lower price.
This boss looks like Thor haha.
Gossip is unhealthy.
I hope to get sponsored by Apple.
These batteries are so expensive now, and I'm glad I quit.
These traps are for kids and also serve as a spiritual liberation for their parents.
This chair can create joy!!!
Anger
Mahjong tile bamboo is featuring middle finger.
18+
PLPL 18+ version
Scary Movie
Fun fact: I found a coffin in my office.
Inspired by the HK movie Infernal Affairs. By the way, I spent almost two hours on this set.
Heavy Metal
BTW I am a paperweight.
Thanks
Golden Nano Flat
Inappropriate Exercise #01
This is the first issue of 'Inappropriate Exercise’. I hope it won’t be the last.
Why am I selling it here instead of on the official website of 'Inappropriate Exercise'? Because I want to save on the 'Commerce Add-on' fee : )
Sailor Weed
Designed these two tees to celebrate PLPL's first pop-up at Yuen Yeung.
At 7:52 a.m. on June 23, 2020, while I was having breakfast at home, I noticed a big plastic bag of water hanging on a drying pole (I figured it must have rained heavily the night before). Suddenly, an idea hit me...
If I offered you a BB gun and a goldfish at that moment, which one would you pick? Would you want to have some fun shooting at the water with the air gun? Or would you rather put the goldfish in the water and enjoy the scene? After that, I posted the picture on my IG story and waited for everyone to vote. In the end, 53% of people chose the air gun, while 47% opted for the goldfish.
Don’t worry if you picked the air gun, my friend; you’re just a naughty guy. At least you’re helping to get the water out of the bag!
If you picked the goldfish, maybe it’s time to see a psychiatrist because you might have some strange thoughts going on in your head. Just think about it: Hong Kong is super hot in June, and you’d end up cooking the goldfish. How could you handle that?
If I offered you a BB gun and a goldfish at that moment, which one would you pick? Would you want to have some fun shooting at the water with the air gun? Or would you rather put the goldfish in the water and enjoy the scene? After that, I posted the picture on my IG story and waited for everyone to vote. In the end, 53% of people chose the air gun, while 47% opted for the goldfish.
Don’t worry if you picked the air gun, my friend; you’re just a naughty guy. At least you’re helping to get the water out of the bag!
If you picked the goldfish, maybe it’s time to see a psychiatrist because you might have some strange thoughts going on in your head. Just think about it: Hong Kong is super hot in June, and you’d end up cooking the goldfish. How could you handle that?
Our home needs a large ventilation fan.
Ghost Twins of McDonald’s.
Should I lick this popsicle?
COVID-19 inspired me to create this badge.
Confusion
Please turn off the lights when not in use.
Design Thinking Is Bullshit
I made this tee after watching a talk by Natasha Jen titled 'Design Thinking is Bullshit’ .
I 100% agree with her.
I 100% agree with her.
Confession time
I used
Google Translate
and Poe
to help with
my poor
English.
I Am So Bored
Bored to the point of growing mushrooms.
by Google Translate.
by Google Translate.
PLPL x FF
This tee depicts a scene in a restaurant where I saw an elderly brother trying to put chicken feet into his sister's ear.
Every time I see an avocado, it reminds me of this picture I took.
Living in Hong Kong is a surreal experience.
I made this picture in 2019, and I still love it in 2024.
Can you smell it?
I created this, but I’m grateful to have an amazing wife.
Finally, I decided to use the black and white version because the color version is just too bloody.
Wi-Fi is my only religion.