I am Kenny Zhang, a multidisciplinary designer based in NYC and LA.
I define myself as a fun and witty introvert; I value deep emotional connections with others. Being a graphic designer, my personality helps me shift the sensibilities of my work between calm and dynamic. I embrace different realms of design through multiple media forms spanning from print to digital. Visual storytelling is how I express myself to the world, and I believe that designers should always strive to touch the heart of the viewer.
Open to freelance/commission
EXPERIENCE
2x4
Junior Designer, Digital
06.2023–Present
New York, NY
Wishare Media Group
Graphic Designer
10.2020–08.2021
El Monte, CA
Attention Digital
Graphic Designer
07.2018–11.2018
Guangzhou, China
BlueFocus
Graphic Design Intern
05.2017–08.2017
Guangzhou, China
EDUCATION
Pasadena, CA
Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Guangzhou, China
Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Visual Communication Design
RECOGNITION
Communication Arts, Typography Competition 2024
e-flux
Graduate 360° Annual Design Award 2023
SOMA: Space, Observation, Mapping, Action;
e-flux;
Controlled Spontaneity
NewOne Awards 2023, The Finalist
SOMA: Space, Observation, Mapping, Action
Core77 Design Awards 2023,
Visual Communication Award, Runner Up
Controlled Spontaneity
Young Ones TDC 2023, Winner
Controlled Spontaneity, Book Design
48° NORD Rebrand, Branding
Graphis New Talent Annual 2023, Silver Award
48° NORD Rebrand, Branding
UNKNOWNEST, Branding
While, Branding
International Design Awards 2022 Honorable Mentions
48° NORD Rebrand, Branding
ArtCenter College of Design Student Gallery
2022–2023
Controlled Spontaneity, Book Design
48° NORD, Branding
UNKNOWNEST, Branding
Finding Pasadena from the Moon, Poster Series
ArtCenter College of Design
2021–2023
Merit-Based Graphic Design Department Scholarship
Entrance Scholarship
PUBLICATION & FEATURED IN
Communication Arts Typography Annual 2024
Graduate 360° Annual 2023
NewOne Awards 2023
NewOne Talks 青设论, Online Talk, 2023
Graphis New Talent Annual 2023