About Us

VivCat Design is a collaboration between award-winning international nail artists Viv Simmonds (Australia) and Catherine Wong (Singapore) since 2008 to develop a series of advanced design classes in both acrylic and gel mediums to inspire and help nail technicians to propel their creativity and technical skills and be innovative at both the salon and competition level.

VivCat Design released their own line of nail essentials and nail art accessories in 2012 to meet the demands and convenience of nail artists and competitors. VivCat Design is for all nail enthusiasts who wants to take their creativity to new heights.



With over 20 years of experience in the Nail Industry, Viv Simmonds 
has achieved International status and recognition through her National and International Accomplishments, over her career Viv has accumulated 50+ trophies and awards.
Within Australia Viv has proudly held the title of 'Australian Champion' for 4 consecutive years, together with the Australian 'Champion of Champions' Title, and various other Australian Titles including "Educator of the year"
Over the past few years Viv has brought home 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophies from Asia, America and Europe. Amid her recent successes, Viv has been invited to become a Judge for prestige International Nail Competitions.
Viv often has her work published in leading International Nail Magazines, including 5 Professional Front Cover Shoots.
Viv has been listed in the Who's Who of Australian Women 2010 and 2011 and has also featured on Television and in Commercial Magazines both in a Australia and Internationally.
Viv's accomplishments take her all over the world conducting training events in Advanced Nail Technology and Design.
Viv and World Famous, Multi-Award Winning Nail Artist and Educator - Catherine Wong have joined forces in a duo team named ViVCat Design, delivering classes, workshops and seminars Internationally. 

Catherine Wong is an active contributor and mentor in the nail industry involved with diversed roles as an award winning international educator, judge, active competitor, publisher and product development for manufacturer.
To-date, she has published seven (7) nail books and three (3) designer nail instruction books sold internationally.
Her work has been featured in numerous international nail publications and a prominent guest artist in USA, Europe, Mexico, Australia, Korea, Japan and the Asian regions.
With numerous first place international competition trophies under her belt, she has also won Best Educator of the Year and Nail Artist Of The Year awards for her contributions to the advancement of nail education.
Despite her international schedule, she continues to play a key role in education for the nail industry especially in Singapore and Malaysia, providing a platform for potential students to have an opportunity to shine in the global nail stage. 
She is currently managing a team of 50 qualified educators under her direct supervision in South East Asia.