hello, I’m kai!
こんにちは
interests:
kpop / dancing / entertainment
fashion / styling
modelling
anime / east asian pop culture
currently @ hong kong
let’s talk about food, art, or anything you’d like on your toast.
please contact me through email if you would like to work with me! :)
— nomkakaiii@gmail.com
Kai is a Hong Kong–born food illustrator and creative storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of art, culture, and everyday life. She is best known for her “Everyday Toast” project, where she illustrates slices of toast inspired by cafes, cities, and food cultures around the world, building a global community of food and art lovers.
Recognised on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list for her influence as a next‑generation content creator, Kai is a true “slasher” creative, working across illustration, creative direction, social media, copywriting, and food writing. Her collaborations span exhibitions, brands, and independent cafes, where she uses visual storytelling to celebrate Cantonese cuisine and contemporary food culture.
specialties: creative direction, copywriting, cafe consulting, content creation, social media marketing (F&B), food illustration, design, and food writing.
hong kong - tokyo - los angeles - london
facts:
born in: hong kong
birthday: december 19 2002
sag sun / gemini moon and rising / INFJ
languages: english/cantonese/mandarin/japanese
/korean/french
education:
London School of Economics (LSE) ‘ 2026 - MSc in Culture and Society
University of Southern California (USC) ‘2025 - BA in Art and East Asian Languages & Cultures (EALC)
2023/24 — waseda university (exchange)
2021-22 — parsons school of design

