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About

Hong Xinying is a multilingual editor and writer with over 15 years of experience in content strategy, digital media,print production and luxury branding.

Always curious about how a good story starts, Xinying is a published author and journalist who has written widely on topics ranging from travel, design, architecture and sustainability to fashion, literature, films and video games.

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Portfolio & Experience

  • Shophouses of Singapore book by Hong Xinying, Kissa Casteneda

    Shophouses of Singapore

    Co-author of a new coffee table book published by Man Mo Media, launching in Summer 2026

  • Content Director at The Luxe Nomad

    Content Director at The Luxe Nomad

    Redesigning content on property websites that inspire guests to “dream a little, travel a lot”

  • Visitors walking along a winding path through a landscaped park with traditional and modern buildings in the background, trees, and mountains in the distance.

    Tatler Asia

    Contributing editor of Tatler Homes, penning articles that include design-led day trips from Kyoto

  • Tatler Homes magazine experiences

    Tatler Homes

    Helmed the title as Regional Editor (2021-2023) and spearheaded the Tatler Homes Design Awards

  • Close-up of clear water with a sandy bottom and ripples reflecting light.

    Her World Cover Story

    An interview with the Singaporean Twitch sensation Spicyuuu on how video streaming changed her life

  • The White Lotus blog on WanderLuxe by The Luxe Nomad

    WanderLuxe by The Luxe Nomad

    Crafting blog series for The Luxe Nomad’s editorial platform, featuring
    a 72-hour Koh Samui itinerary inspired by The White Lotus

  • Two Keys Travel Guides & Reviews Platform

    Two Keys

    Part of the global network of creatives and design insiders on the travel review platform

MORE THAN WORDS

Passionate about making ideas happen. Focused on creating content that is meaningful while harnessing the power of SEO impact, through stories that people want to share.

Events & Talks

  • A brochure or book titled 'Shophouses of Singapore: Beyond the Facade' with a colorful illustration of shophouses on the cover, placed on a light surface.

    Book Launches

    SUMMER 2026 — Upcoming launch events for Shophouses of Singapore: Beyond the Facade

  • AI Art & Design guest lecture at NAFA Singapore

    Guest Lecture

    SEP 2023 — “Creating a Narrative: The Art of Self Promotion” lecture for students at NAFA in Singapore

  • A group of five people standing in a line at a formal event, with a woman speaking into a microphone and holding a tablet, and audience members in the background.

    Panel Discussions

    AUG 2023 — Hosted a design-themed panel discussion with leading architects for V-Zug and Tatler Homes Singapore

Have a Bold Idea?

Open to collaborations