These include Standard Chartered, Unilever, Hongkong Land, Dairy Farm, IBM, and The Hong Kong Jockey Club – many still in use today.

After many failed attempts to flee the country, his mother turned to help from a Hollywood film producer, Julius Stoeger, who agreed to assist in their escape.

Steiner studied at Stuyvesant High School and then Hunter College, where he decided to turn his deep interest in science fiction into a career in graphic design.

[4][8] In 2003, Henry Steiner updated the designs incorporating the latest anti-counterfeiting technology, with the reverse featuring Hong Kong’s dynamic harbour from various time periods.

Established as The Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Co. Ltd. in 1889, Hong Kong’s premier developer and landlord needed to refresh its image in an increasingly crowded market.

Steiner shortened the brand name to “Hongkong Land” and devised an H mark combining the Chinese character for “longevity” with a floor plan.