RH1 Project
NEWS: RH1
Audi US Marketing division expresses interest in supporting the RH1.
After our attending Miami Art Basel and seeing Audi’s sponsorship of the design exhibit we contacted their US marketing division in the hopes of having RH1 as part of Audi’s exhibit. More to come.
Two years ago, Hong+Rendell combine our talents in a startup and formed RH1 Project. Our business focus is to apply smart design to common products with strong attention to detail.
Under current development is an ultra-light, high performance non-motorized scooter. The scooter is conceived as an adult lifestyle product, designed as a middle distance urban transportation platform as well as a high performance recreational alternative.
TRANSFORMATION
Our question was how to remake this familiar form into a “cool tool” that could recast its image into a vehicle that would near rival the performance a bicycle. How can it be made into a viable urban transportation alternative without using electronic power? To address these issues it would need to incorporate the following:
Very light, under 8 lbs.
Small frontal area with an aerodynamic profile.
Stopping power with front and rear brakes.
A wheel diameter appropriate to its performance expectations.
Safe on an irregular road surface.
Low center of gravity for great handling.
The scooter is being developed with a carbon composite frame, fork and foot bed. It rolls on pneumatic high pressure tires similar to those found on racing bicycles and braking is provided by front and rear center pull rim brakes recessed and shrouded behind contoured access ports on the forks. Brake cables are routed internally within the frame providing a clean aerodynamic surface. The estimated total weight is under eight pounds.
Graphic Design
Pelvic Floor Model The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that support the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel.
Design and illustrate by hongkimm |
Copyright © 2025 hongkimm
DT SWISS+OPEN CYCLE Design Competition “ READY TO PAINT”
OPEN Cycle and DT Swiss, two companies active in the bicycle industry, are organising the “Ready to paint” bicycle design competition.The competition is primarily aimed at artists, designers and students in art, design and visual communication. Participants are invited to submit drafts of a customized bicycle designhttps://www.dtswiss.com/en/ready-to-paint
SwissSide | Design the Kona Decal Contest
Be inspired by the Swiss Side core values and Hawaiian vibes and draw digitally.
Designed both Hadron 625 and 800
Hamilton Sinkler
The company was incorporated in New York city in 2001. Hamilton Sinkler designs and manufactures architectural hardware for the luxury consumer.Worked from consulting, to brand strategy, to design brand identity, Website concept design and Letterpress Business cards,Tear sheet and magazine advertisement including gallery, custom and magazine photography.
Hong Kimm, Graham Taylor, Yukiko Naoi, Masumi Kishikawa
THE SIG
Founded in 1936, New York Cycle Club is the largest such club in the city, an all-volunteer recreational cycling organization that offers its 2,000+ members rides at all pace levels.
NYCC Cycle Club aproached me to create and design for NYCC SIG Logo, Lifetime and Board member badges.
Hong Kimm, Masumi Kishikawa
Dior |
New York 57th Street
While working with the Dior team at Peter Marino Architect in New York, I was involved in various projects, including designing the façade pattern for the store frontage on 57th Street.
While working with the Dior team at Peter Marino Architect in New York, I was involved in various projects, including designing the façade pattern for the store frontage on 57th Street.
MCM MONOGRAM
MCM in Korean design team approached to me in 2014 create unique pattern of their bag series that becomes the basis for all design development. I’ve worked a concept design in 6”x6” tile format From the left top: DanDan, Building, Diamond, Window, Coffee table and pine concept.
Hong Kimm, Masumi Kishikwawa
Hong Kimm, Masumi Kishikwawa
Akashic Books - Bookstore +Yoga in Seoul
While I’m in Korea working on a project, my friend is preparing to open a bookstore called Akashic Books, which will also offer yoga sessions. He asked me to design a typeface and logo inspired by key concepts like an "A-shaped book," the "Downward Dog yoga pose," and elements symbolizing wisdom in Indian yoga.
Design and 3d Fabrication
45 Park Lane, London:
The Office of Thierry Despont hired SITU Fabrication to provide a series of facade panels for the Dorchester Hotel in London.
I worked with SITU Fabrication to develop design development models and geometry, materials.
The intent was to create the perception of a continuous metallic surface flowing from the top of the building to its base. The 24 custom panels are made of CNC-milled foam coated in a polyurethane resin hardcoat and finished in LuminOre White Bronze.
Once the geometry was finalized we provided design-engineering services to develop a construction which has the luster of cast bronze while minimizing weight and cost. To meet these criteria, the panels consist of CNC-milled high-density foam, which is then hard-coated with polyurethane resin and finished in cold-sprayed LuminOre White Bronze. A fiber-reinforced plastic and steel armature, embedded within each panel, improves the stability of each panel and provides anchor points for mounting to the building envelope.https://situ.nyc/fabrication/projects/45-park-lane
53W53 MoMA
Door Lever Design and 3d Printing and markup in Bronze
Misc
The model is 2mx3.5m / 3d digital Landscape model
Jersey Design
D/SIG 2022 Jersey Design Concept
The D-SIG is a 10-ride series that builds your skills and confidence on dirt. Each week adds distance and challenge, with leaders offering tips on handling, group riding, and problem solving. You'll grow as a rider and become a strong wheel on dirt.
NYCC A-SIG CLASSIC JERSEY DESIGN | 2012-2016
The SIG (Special Interest Group) is a training series for cyclists of all levels, featuring 8–12 weekend rides that gradually increase in speed and distance. Since 1986, it’s been the New York Cycle Club’s signature program, helping thousands ride safely and confidently in groups. Designed new A-SIG Logo, Jersey Kit and musette bag
Photos by Jon Shireman
Nomad Cycle
Nomad Cycle was a full-service bike shop in Astoria, Queens, offering repairs, DIY stations, classes, and events—a welcoming space for cyclists of all levels to learn, connect, and ride.
Project: Designing Nomad Jersey Kit
Photos by Jon Shireman
