Jitsing Somboon
1962,Bangkok, Thailand
Jitsing Somboon was born in Bangkok and graduated from college of Fine Arts with a Bachelor’s Degree in Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts from Silpakorn University in Bangkok.
Although he initially struggled to get into the art school, his style was later recognized as a valuable addition to the art scene and had won multiple accolades, including designer of the year award. He started an effective, creative new way of design in various circles and especially had success with fashion brands due to a mix between art and fashion that appeals to new generations.
Jitsing has been working with Greyhound Co., Ltd. for over 15 years starting as Assistant Designer then promoted to Head of Design, overseeing Playhound range of products. As a real fan of 70’s style, Jitsing is a great collector of vintage clothes and spends most of his weekend at Jatujak Weekend Market in Bangkok to search for the icon pieces, especially the original jeans.
Jitsing resides and works in Bangkok, Thailand, and his credo is to continually strive at new challenges.