Korean-American, raised in Queens, NY.
Lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.
Haena Kang is an artist/designer based in NYC who specializes in art, design and creative direction. She thrives on solving visual riddles and finding meaningful ways to bring creative work to life. It’s her jam! You’ll find her unique skill sets below.
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Haena is a seasoned creative with years of hands-on experience in design and advertising with the ability to lead, manage a team and work independently while deftly juggling multiple projects. A do-er at heart, she is driven by her passion for art, design, storytelling, and visual communication.
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Brand Identity • UI Design • Illustration • Digital Design • Print Design • Digital Ad Campaigns • Website Design & Build • Content Development • Social Ad & Content Design • Digital Newsletter Design • Illustration • Animated GIFS • HTML/CSS • Image Optimization • Indoor & Outdoor Mural Paintings • Paintings • Art Commissions
Design awards are listed below.
Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Figma • XD • Basic After Effects • SquareSpace • MailChimp • SquareSpace Marketing • Acrobat • Basecamp • PowerPoint • Word • Google Workspace
Creative Direction • Art Direction • Creative Management • Project Management • Team Management • Creative Resourcing • Set Direction • Photo Editing & Selection • Concept Development • Copywriting • Design Estimates • Consulting
1995-1999 The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
2020 “Transcend,” Bestype, TriBeca, NY
2017 “Underneath It All,” Auburn Center Gallery, WA
2015 “Haena Kang,” Art Expo, New York, NY
2015 “Postcard a Day,” Dotory, Brooklyn, NY
2014 “Glades,” The Bakery Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2012 “All Out King Series,” Open House, New York, NY
2020 “Art Takes Armory 2020 – S/he Persisted,” Bandit, New York, NY
2019 “Origins,” Bunker, Brooklyn, NY
2017 “SHIM Bushwick Invitational,” ArtHelix Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2017 Bushwick Open Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2016 “All Media Exhibition,” Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI
2016 “Abstract Catalyst,” Verum Ultimum Gallery, Portland, OR
2016 “Really Really Affordable Art Show,” Brooklyn, NY
2015 Bushwick Open Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2014 “War of Art,” Safari Gallery, New York, NY
2014 “MuHsiang Children's Home Mural Exhibition,” Taipei, Taiwan
2012 “From Brooklyn to Bangkok”, Zakka, Brooklyn, NY
2020 Private Art Commission, Transcend, large-scale mural painting (14 x 16 ft.), acrylic on drywall, Bestype, TriBeca, NY
2019 Private Art Commission, Origins, large-scale outdoor mural painting (12 x 21 ft.), acrylic on concrete, Bunker Vietnamese Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY
2015 Private Art Commission, Bushwick Backyard Mural, large-scale outdoor mural painting (First Wall: 8 ft x 5 ft, Second Wall: 8 x 6.25 ft.), acrylic on concrete, Brooklyn, NY
2014 Private Art Commission, MuHsiang Children’s Home, large-scale outdoor staircase mural painting (approx 20 x 36 ft.), acrylic on concrete, Taipei, Taiwan
MD Anderson Cancer Center, West Houston, TX
G. Yang, New York, NY
D. Kass, Brooklyn, NY
A. Tada, San Francisco, CA
J. Kim, Brooklyn, NY
L. Torres, Phoenix, AZ
P. Iriarte, Brooklyn, NY
K. & M. Abe, Brooklyn, NY
M. Eisler, Brooklyn, NY
T. Urbano, New York, NY
K. Buwalda, Ridgewood, NY
C. Kane, New York, NY
C. & D. Zapanta, Queens, NY
M. Rosales, Point Roberts, WA
R. Abrams, Brooklyn, NY
2020 Anonymous Was A Woman (AWAW) Emergency Relief Grant
, New York, NY
2020 Artist Relief
Grant, New York, NY
2020 The Tri-State Relief Fund Grant, New York, NY
2017 PLAYA Residency, Artist in Residence, OR
2017 Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, Artist in Residence, WY
2020 (2) Silver W3 Awards
2015 ArtSlant Prize Winner in the 6th Showcase
2015 ArtSlant Prize Winner in the 3rd Showcase
2015 ArtSlant Prize Winner in the 2nd Showcase
2015 ArtSlant Prize Winner in the 1st Showcase
2014 A’Design Award, Runner-Up for Arts, Crafts and Ready-Made Design Category
2011 Webby Award
2011 Webby Official Honoree
2011 (7) Gold Communicator Awards
2011 (3) Silver Communicator Awards
2011 Gold Summit International Award
2011 Silver Summit International Award
2011 IMA Award 'Outstanding Achievement'
2010 Print Magazine, International Creativity + Commerce Winner (1 of 35)
2010 (2) Gold W3 Awards
2010 (7) Silver W3 Awards
2010 OMMA Award Winner
2010 OMMA Award Finalist
2010 IMA Award 'Outstanding Achievement'
2010 IMA Award 'Best in Class'
2010 (2) Pixel Award Finalists
2010 WebAward 'Best Media Website'
2010 Gold Summit International Award
2010 Silver Summit International Award
2010 (2) Communicator Awards 'Award of Excellence'
2009 IMA Award 'Best in Class'
2007 Silver Effie Award
“Haena Kang.” Playa, Nov. 2017. Web.
Contemporary Art of Excellence Vol. II. GAA Publishing, 2016: 46-47.
“Project Wrap Up – Build a Home BBQ and Housewarming.” Bright Side Projects, 21 Oct. 2014. Web.
“Project Wrap Up – Build a Summer Project.” Bright Side Projects, 21 Oct. 2014. Web.
“BUILD A HOME Family and Friends.” BUILD A HOME Creator: Haena Kang. Bright Side Projects, 23 Sept. 2014. Web.
“BUILD A HOME Creator: Haena Kang.” BUILD A HOME Creator: Haena Kang. Bright Side Projects, 22 Sept. 2014. Web.
The International Issue. Print Magazine, October 2010