Friendly Rides & Guides – Container Mural, Lantau Island

This mural was created for Friendly Rides & Guides, an outdoor adventure company that runs mountain biking programmes from repurposed shipping containers used to store their bikes and equipment. The brief was to transform the containers into something eye-catching that would attract attention, spark curiosity, and reflect the spirit of adventure at the heart of their work.

The design features a bold silhouette of a mountain biker paused on their bike, looking out across a stylised mountain range inspired by the Lantau landscape. The scene celebrates both the exhilaration of riding and the deep connection between movement, nature, and place.

Positioned alongside a well-used path leading to a popular local café, the mural naturally draws in foot traffic, encouraging passers-by to stop, look, and engage. A QR code integrated into the artwork links directly to Friendly Rides & Guides’ website, turning the mural into both a visual landmark and a functional marketing tool — inviting people to photograph the piece and instantly discover more about the programmes on offer.

This project combines art, place-making, and practical design, using a utilitarian structure as a canvas to tell a story and support a local, community-focused business.