
June 25th 2025
Rexan Wong, a 17-year-old graduate of Hong Kong International School, created a hit app—Text Behind Image—in just three hours. The tool, which lets users embed text into photo backgrounds, went viral with over 400,000 views. Rexan's journey began at age 11 during a summer coding camp at HKIS. Since then, he has become a passionate developer, winning five international hackathons and built apps that support students with learning differences. His journey shows how passion and sharing progress can lead to real-world impact.