ABOUT

LETS GET TO KNOW

Each Other

Yeon believes in the power of creative ideas—not just to sell something—but to help brands deliver unforgettable experiences and stories. He’s developed a unique perspective living, studying, and working across continents and cultures by merging physical and digital spaces.

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From Korea to Canada to New York to Los Angeles. 

BACKGROUND

 
 

ELEPHANT

Art Director / Designer

2017 July - 2019 April

 

Clients

School of Visual Arts

Associate Instructor

2017 Sep - 2019 April

Vinyl-I

Internship / Art Director 

2016 Summer

School of Visual Arts

Internship / Advertising

2015 Fall - 2017 May

 

AWARDS

2017

CANNES FUTURE LIONS
WIN | Ask The Candidate
Finalist | PokeHero

NEW YORK FESTIVAL AWARD
Third Prize Award | BMW Family Sync

COMMUNICATION ARTS - INTERACTIVE DESIGN
Shortlist | Ask The Candidate
Shortlist | Shazam Cold

ADDY AWARDS

Silver X 2 | What if it were your pet?
Silver | Glaad to be Proud

AD STARS AWARDS
Bronze | Smart Hashtag
Crystal | Ask The Candidate
Crystal | What if it were your pet?
Crystal | Gmail To Mail
Finalists | 16 Entries

2016

YOUNG SHITS AWARD
Second Place | No-Ta-To

INSTRUCTOR
AWARDS

2018

CLIOS AWARDS
Gold | Adidas Move Collection
Gold | Everytown Emma
Silver x 2 | Everytown Emma
Silver x 4 | Adidas Base_1
Bronze | Adidas Base_1
Bronze | Sexual Harassment Code
Merits | 4 Entries

CANNES FUTURE LIONS
Finalist | Everytown Emma
Finalist | Code Your Way To Canada

NEW YORK FESTIVAL AWARD
Gold | Adidas Move Collection
Gold | Adidas Base_1
Bronze | Adidas Base_1
Finalists | 6 Entries

ADC AWARD
Finalists | 25 Entries

ADDY AWARDS
Silver | Adidas Move Collection
Silver | A FingerLickin' Good Ride
Silver | Send Socks to Justin

D&AD NEW BLOOD AWARD
Wood Pencil | Bacardi Fantasy Festival Line-up
Wood Pencil | Adidas Move Collection

Experience

Currently working at Grey West

Art Director

2019 May - Present

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