Hello, I’m Vicki Fong
I support individuals, communities and businesses in their personal growth by working and collaborating with them to develop and implement strategies.
I love learning about people and discovering what makes them unique. I am extremely passionate about problem solving to specific individual needs, and offer a range of services to support your progression:-
Consultations for professionals and students.
I help individuals break through their blockages and support them in aligning new strategies towards personal goals.
Design and strategy for businesses and communities, provided by ThomFong.
We have collaborated with a broad range of clients that include the Banbury BID, StreetLife York, the Government Building Digital UK (BDUK) department, Aspinall Foundation and Artworks South Yorkshire.
Wellness coaching as a certified personal trainer and co-founder of BOSH Fitness.
My specialist area is strength and conditioning training, I love seeing how it fuels positivity and transformation in peoples lives.
testimonials
“Vicki quite literally transformed my life and trajectory, with not just her astute knowledge of all things art and industry, but also with her compassion, empathy and kindness.”
“Vicki made me believe I had potential for both getting a PhD and having my own business, and now thanks to her I lead a materials innovation startup which has raised £2M in funding and is about to launch its first product at industrial scale! ”
“She really dives in and connects with the individual and has a deep understanding of what steps need to be taken to work towards one’s goals and ambitions.
It has literally been life changing for me and now, with Vicki’s encouragement in the beginning, I’m working as a freelance full time artist.”
“Vicki’s wealth of experience across diverse industries results in an ability to seamlessly tailor advice to align with individual aspirations and desired professional trajectories. A proactive, reliable, and adaptable nature, coupled with a deep understanding of various sectors, enabled me to pinpoint the core essence of my work and personal identity, and how this can adapt to industry.”
“In just one session, Vicki transformed my CV, in the space of only one hour she helped me to achieve a task which on my own, I would have spent weeks agonising over. The support I received from Vicki was personal and attentive, but most of all, allowed me to see the value and depth of the skillset I hold. Giving me a new sense of confidence.”
“I was at a point on my MA studies where I felt I needed an in-depth tutorial regarding aspects of my professional practice... I knew that having 1 to 1 sessions with Vicki would provide me with clear and actionable steps for all the aspects I needed support with, as well as boosting my confidence, and setting my mind at ease about the future.”
“I’ve never enjoyed exercise and often felt it ‘wasn’t for me’ due to the industry’s heavy emphasis on body image...I’ve had a complex relationship with my body and have always focused on how it looks or more importantly, doesn’t look. But following BOSH and seeing all of the facts and stats about the impact of exercise on things such as bone strength, brain activity and disease prevention has slowly changed my attitude towards exercise.”
my experience
I am a designer, mentor and wellbeing coach; my expertise spans across education, design, strategy and strength & conditioning training.
I am the co-founder of ThomFong, a design + strategy consultancy that has worked on projects within education, conservation, community and health. I am passionate about designing systems that support the wellbeing and growth of individuals, communities and organisations. In 2020, this extended to establishing the RCA Textiles Social and delivering online strength training exercise classes to students whilst working as a Senior Tutor on the MA Textiles course at the Royal College of Art during COVID-19.
During the pandemic I established BOSH Fitness with my sister Becki, providing the many benefits of strength training to our community with the aim to make people stronger, fitter and happier. I am a certified L2 Gym Instructor and a L3 Programming and Coaching Personal Trainer, and CIMSPA certified instructor in Kettlebells, Suspension Exercise, Functional Training, Circuit Training, Core Training and Indoor Cycling. I am obsessed with kettlebell training and am currently learning Indian Clubs!
I have over 15 years of academic art and design experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level; delivering lectures, workshops and tutorials internationally. Institutes include The Royal College of Art (RCA), Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (NAFA) Singapore, China Academy of Art (CAA), Istituto Marangoni, Brighton University, Winchester School of Art, Swansea Metropolitan University and the University of Northampton.
I am currently the External Examiner for BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles at London College of Fashion, and have also been contracted as an External Examiner and Consultant for the following institutes - Swansea School of Art, Southampton Solent University, Plymouth College of Art and Hull College Group.
My specialisms within education include art and design, communication and promotion, creative marketing and graphic design, digital design and fashion textiles.
I have delivered talks and workshops to audiences at the The Victoria Albert Museum, The Royal Albert Hall, Fashion Textiles Museum, The Association of Fashion and Textile Courses (FTC), New Designers, ELLE Personal Branding, Institution of Mechanical Engineers and CNN.