Take a ride with graphic designer Chris Ong as he works, rests and plays in Covent Garden.

8:45am

BIKE CHECK

“I have my bike regularly serviced to make sure it’s running smoothly”

Van Moof

5-11 Short’s Gardens, London WC2H 9AZ

9:15am

MORNING SHOT

“Black tea with a teaspoon of sugar to get me through my emails.”

TY

7 Upper St Martin’s Lane, London WC2H 9DL 

10:30am

R&D

“A lot of my inspiration comes from design magazines and old books.”

Magma

29 Short’s Gardens, London WC2H 9AP

Quinto

72 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0BB

1:30pm

QUICK BITE

“When it’s a nice day I like to enjoy lunch at my favourite spot, by the Church steps.”

St Paul’s Church

Bedford St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED

On the Bab

36 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7BD

 

 

3:15pm

FACE TIME

“I like to have face-to- face meetings with my clients whenever I can. Emails feel a bit impersonal after a while.”

5:30pm

HIT THE ROAD

“Walking through the gardens clears my head before I have to race home to beat the rush hour traffic.”

The Phoenix Garden

21 Stacey St, London WC2H 8DG