About
Born 1961 in Nanhai, Guangdong; based in Tokyo. An ink painter, and a design director.
Trained in craft and applied arts at South China Academy of Arts, with further study in design at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. More than three decades of design direction across advertising, jewellery and space — while continuing to paint and practise calligraphy, earning the Silver Prize at the International Artists Exhibition, Yokohama 2023.
Designer name: 日々の杜
DU GUOQIANG uses the public designer name 日々の杜 (hibinomori / HIBINOMORI) for his design activities. This website presents his fine art and artist profile.
Related shop — 日々の杜 x Hibinomori（BASE）Please refer to each product page for product details and creator credits.
Career
- 2011–
Design Director
Guangzhou Bendang Network Technology Co., Ltd.
- 2003–2011
Design Director
Guangzhou Xianyun Jewellery Trading Co., Ltd.
- 1994
Assistant Master of Applied Arts
Guangzhou Institute of Arts & Crafts
- 1990–2002
Design Director
Guangzhou Yihao Advertising & Design Co., Ltd.
Selected Projects & Design Work
- 1983.10
National Tourism Crafts Expo — “Guangdong Hall” overall design
- 1993.02
Shangxiajiu — “Qingping Herb Trade Building” European façade design
- 1994.05
No.12 People's Hospital tower & Guangyuan Mall — interior/exterior design
- 1995.01
Pearl River piers & “Pearl River Night Cruise” vessel exterior design
- 1996
Guangzhou 1st Music Festival — official emblem (adopted)
- 2000
“Capitano” (Italy) — China retail & store-image direction
Also: HK “Xin'ejia” shirts/leather line, Xianyun franchise chain, “Leonardo” retail spaces, etc.
Education
- 1986–1989
Craft & Applied Arts, Diploma (3-year)
South China Academy of Arts (now Guangdong Vocational College of Arts)
- 1995–1996
Advanced Studies Program
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Affiliations
Guangzhou Society of Design Arts
Guangzhou Arts & Crafts Society
Guangzhou Arts & Crafts Vocational School — Teaching
Guangzhou Vocational Schools — Teaching
Qualifications & Certificates
- 1997
Certified Advertising Reviewer
Guangdong Administration for Industry & Commerce
- 1988
Assistant Master of Applied Arts (professional title)
Guangzhou Arts & Crafts Title Review Board / No.2 Light Industry Bureau
Awards & Listings
- 2023
Silver Prize — International Artists Exhibition, Yokohama 2023
Kanagawa Kenmin Hall Gallery
- 1997
Gold Prize — “Victoria Harbour” gold-leaf crystal keepsake
Guangdong Applied Arts Exhibition (Hong Kong Handover, 1997)
- 2003.03
Listed in “Who's Who of China (Contemporary)”
Exhibitions
- 2023.10
19th Japan–China Ink Painting Assoc. Exhibition · International Artists Exhibition Yokohama 2023
Kanagawa Kenmin Hall Gallery, Yokohama