Ka Lok Tse, a visionary dreamer, avid foodie, and turbo-charged creative, was made in Hong Kong, raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is blessed enough to inherited the attitude and styles of two of the best cities from far east to east, he is currently sharpening his chops in San Francisco.

With great empathy, along with experience in marketing target different cultural segments, Ka Lok brings a unique perspective to his creative work, always striving to view things through the cultural lens of his audiences.From his earliest days in the industry, he has honed his craft across a variety of creative disciplines, including graphic design, user experience, branding, and advertising. This broad range of experience has given him a wealth of insights and a versatile toolkit for finding creative solutions to any challenge.

Over the course of his career, Ka Lok has lent his creative talents to a variety of brands, including AARP, Emblem Health, Kikkoman, Southwest Airline, Subaru, US Bank, US Census, US Department of Health and Human Services, Verizon, Wells Fargo, and many more. He’s also a compassionate and empathetic collaborator who knows how to work with people from all walks of life. Just make sure you don’t get between him and his food!

Awards

2011
Summit International Awards (SIA)
Gold SCA Award in Consumer/Media campaign
with Verizon FiOS’ “Island Ad” campaign

The World Journal Innovation Ads Award
with Verizon FiOS’ “Island Ad” campaign

2015
3AF Creative Excellence Awards
Silver Creative Campaign of the Year
with Wells Fargo’s “Diwali is” campaign

ANA Significant Results in Multicultural Category
Winner
with Wells Fargo’s “Diwali is” campaign

2016
3AF Creative Excellence Awards
Silver Creative Campaign of the Year
with AARP’s “Member Stories That Inspire” campaign

2017
3AF Creative Excellence Awards
Gold Digital Campaign of the Year
with AARP’s “North American Joyful Age Group” campaign

2018
3AF Creative Excellence Award
Bronze Creative Campaign of the Year
with AARP’s “Real Possibilities with AARP” campaign

Clients:

Art, Entertainment & Recreation
Asian Art Museum
Smithsonian Institute
Automotive
Bay Ridge Nissan
Subaru
Beauty
Shiseido
Food & Spirits
80 Strong
Floot Wine
Kikkoman
Martell Cognac
Strong Brands
E-commerce
Eco-outfitter
LimeLush
FreeRide.com
MachineRunner
MirialeUSA
Nutrisystem
Oregon Noble Vintage
Financial Institutions
Cathay Bank
Guarantee Profits
Provident Bank of New Jersey
Wells Fargo
US Bank
Luxury Goods
DDNY
Government
US Census
Department of Health & Human Service (HHS)
WHIAANHPI
Washington DOL
Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
Non-profits
AARP
Asian Pacific Fund
Claudio Reyna Foundation
Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition (PAAWBAC)
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization
The Hong Kong Association of Northern California
Health Care & Pharmaceutical
El Camino Hospital
Emblem Health
Gilead Sciences
St. Jude Hospital
Hospitality
718 Lounge
Aggami
Mr. Tea
RCI
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Starway Agency Inc
Suteishi
Teariffic Tea House
News Media & Publications
Chanze Magazine
Jewish Herald
Photography & Production
Autumn Lin Photography
Axis films
GiantEdit
Joseph Lin Photography
Sang Along Entertainment
Telecommunication
SunRockets
Verizon
Transportation
Alaska Airline
Cathay Pacific
Southwest Airline