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/ ARTIST / 2026

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ARTIST: hooop
COUNTRY/REGION: Thailand
CONTACT: https://www.instagram.com/hooop.design/
https://x.com/hooopartwork
Hooop is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Bangkok who loves exploring the city on foot, using urban walks as a way to discover and collect inspiration from Bangkok's playful cityscape.

With a focus on place and space, My illustrations combine the city's lively urban elements to create vibrant scenes that capture fleeting glimpses of everyday life in Bangkok.
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Sunday Stroll along Saen Saep Canal

Saen Saep Canal Walkway is one of my favorite places in Bangkok. Hidden between the busy districts of Pathum Wan and Siam, it offers a quiet place to slow down and wander.

Along the canal, I pass small communities, local shops, and the everyday life that unfolds by the water. Boats drift by, adding to the gentle rhythm of the city.

Bangkok is gradually transforming the walkway into a continuous route from Ratchathewi to Ratchadamnoen, offering a new way to experience the city

BKK Chess Hustler

Concrete terrazzo tables are a familiar sight along Bangkok's streets. Beyond serving as places to sit and rest, they often become small community spaces where people gather to chat, share a meal, or simply spend time together. Some even came with chessboards, inviting passersby to stop for a game.

I came across this pink floral table by chance, sitting outside a row of shophouses. Its unexpected pattern caught my attention and made me wonder what stories and conversations it had quietly witnessed over the years.

Jazz Night at Lumpini Hall

Lumphini Hall was once a popular ballroom during the Cold War era, where young people gathered to dance and socialize. Recently restored and reopened to the public, the building has found new life through Music in the Park, a series of concerts held in Lumpini Park.

Once again, the space is filled with the sound of jazz, people dancing, and friends coming together, bringing back the joyful spirit that made this place so memorable decades ago.

Chao Phraya Sky Park

Chao Phraya Sky Park is a former railway bridge that has been transformed into a pedestrian walkway, connecting Pak Khlong Talat and Khlong San across the river.

My favorite part is the stepped seating in the middle of the bridge. In the evening, people come here to sit, relax, and watch the river, with many carrying flowers from Pak Khlong Talat. From here, you can really see the contrast between the two sides of Bangkok, with the orderly skyline of Phra Nakhon on one side and the quieter riverside communities of Thonburi on the other, where temple spires peek above the neighborhood.

Modernism in Old Bangkok

Whenever I walk around Sam Yot, this building always catches my eye. Its modernist architecture and orange geometric facade stand out among the surrounding historic shophouses, making it hard to miss.

After looking into it, I found that the building belongs to Min Sen Machinery. The last time I passed by, the ground floor was empty and the building felt unusually quiet. It left me wondering what this space might become in the future.

Benchakitti Forest Park

Illustration for the cover of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's 2025 Annual Report.

The cover features Benjakitti Park, a place that reflects Bangkok's vision for a more livable city. Beyond providing public space, the park represents a balance between urban development, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. It was chosen to echo the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's commitment to building a city that grows thoughtfully across many dimensions.

The Anatomy of My Morning Coffee

As a graphic designer, I'm naturally drawn to communicating ideas through diagrams. This piece is an experiment that combines my interest in graphic design with my illustration practice.

Coffee is an essential part of my morning routine, so it felt only natural to turn the entire brewing process into a diagram, illustrating each step from start to finish.

Fish-Fan-Pond

Because I enjoy walking around the city and have a fascination with vernacular design, I'm always drawn to the small, often overlooked details of Bangkok. Beyond their playful aesthetics, these everyday objects reveal the resourceful ways people adapt what's available to solve practical problems.

I came across this fish pond covered with an old fan guard, and instantly fell in love with the idea. It's a simple, ingenious solution that reflects the quiet creativity found throughout the city.

A day in Rommaninat Park

Rommaninat Park is my favorite park in the Phra Nakhon district. Beyond its peaceful atmosphere and historic architecture, a reminder of its past as a former prison, the park is brought to life by the diverse mix of people who gather here every day.

Watching different people share the space is what gives this park its unique energy and charm.

Book District

Illustration for Urban Creature's article on designing reading spaces in the city.

I believe reading spaces are one of the many ways we can measure the quality of a city. In recent years, Bangkok has seen a growing reading culture, with more independent bookstores, events like Bkk Book District, and people bringing books to read in public spaces.

This illustration was inspired by the atmosphere of a small shophouse bookstore, capturing the warmth and sense of discovery that these spaces bring to the city.

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Coffee Alchemist

Coffee brewing is another craft that I’ve really gotten into. From choosing different kinds of beans to selecting the right tools and techniques to bring out their best qualities, every step feels like an experiment.

Sometimes, I think of baristas as coffee alchemists, using the right tools and materials to transform simple ingredients into something special.
In a way, it’s similar to illustration. I enjoy combining different kinds of visual elements and materials, bringing them together in the right context to create something meaningful.

A summer day at Benjakitti Park

Benjakitti Park is one of Bangkok’s well-known parks, with its urban forest and wetland. Recently, the BMA introduced beach chairs in the park, giving people a new way to relax and enjoy the space.

I find it interesting how something as simple as a beach chair can change the way people use a public space. People come to sit back, lie down, and enjoy the summer sunset. It’s a small addition, but it brings a new vibe to the park and creates a different way for people to experience the space.

Bangkok Street Kit

A playful sticker set inspired by the everyday objects found on Bangkok’s streets. Add furniture, plants, and other street details to your townhouse facade to create your own little piece of Bangkok street facade.