Black and white photo of a young man with medium-length hair, wearing a patterned jacket outdoors at night.

First Chapter of my creative career
I began my creative journey as an event photographer, capturing compelling stories of precious moments. Some of my most profound experiences include being Samsung's event photographer at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.

A Leap Into Design
In 2011, I moved to New York to study Advertising and Graphic Design at the School of Visual Arts. I graduated with a 5.0 out of 5.0 score on my portfolio, which was reviewed by the Dean. This milestone served as the first foundation for my design career.

Creative Career
After graduation, I began my career at R/GA New York, where I worked on high-impact campaigns and digital experiences, with Samsung US as a primary client. I then served as a Senior Creative Designer at Squarespace, leading visual storytelling initiatives for the brand. Currently, I am a Design Lead at OpenAI, driving creative direction and shaping thoughtful, impactful design work.

Beyond the Screen
Capturing interesting moments through my camera lens, curating playlists, playing soccer, and driving are activities I enjoy, all while continuously exploring new creative pursuits.

Let’s Connect
I am always open to new projects, collaborations, and creative discussions. Let’s create something meaningful together.

hello@wan.nyc

EXPERIENCE

OpenAI

Design Lead

2026-Present

SQUARESPACE

Senior Creative Designer

2018-2026

R/GA

Art Director

2014-2018

STUDIO STILL UNIVERSE

Photographer

2008-2011

EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Advertising

2011-2013

KAYWON UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Display & Exhibition Design

2003-2008

SELECTED CLIENTS

Bright Moments Gallery
Dr. Pepper
Golden King Potato
Google
Hankuk Agriculture
Mercedes-Benz
OpenAI
Samsung Global
Samsung US
Squarespace
Uber

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

AdAge
ADC
Adweek
AICP
Andy Awards
Awwwards
Cannes
Clio
Communication Arts
D&AD
Graphis
It’s Nice That
LIA
Little Black Book
One Show
Webby