Yena is an art director based in New York.
Visuals are more than just images. They are a potent language that advances culture and encapsulates the essence of the times. I've developed an instinctive capability to speak it.
I've come to understand that a brand's perception and recall are never random. I oversaw all aspects of the creative process at KnewNew Magazine, a digital F&B newspaper with 3.9 million monthly readers, including planning, shooting, directing, and copywriting.
I concentrated on how Gen Z interacts with brands and translated my findings into clear, captivating images. KnewNew Magazine expanded quickly not only because we provided information but also because we were aware of Gen Z's preferences and spoke to them in a way that made sense to them.
Each week, I visited multiple shops, photographed the distinct atmosphere of every location, and converted the brand's identity into images. This was more than just a F&B introduction. It was about enhancing a brand's appeal by fusing strategic messaging with aesthetic sensitivity. I assisted brands in staying true to themselves while showcasing themselves uniquely and distinctively, even while trends changed rapidly. We differ from typical digital periodicals with this strategy.
Keeping up with trends is not my goal. I wish to clarify them and establish new guidelines. My objective as an art director is to create visual strategies that, while being current, reimagine a brand's essential identity. I want to create brands that people remember, interact with, and have a genuine experience with. I try to achieve that kind of art direction.
Experience
BN Interactive | Creative Intern | 2024
Amalgam | Art Director Freelancer | 2025
Knewnew | Visual Director Freelancer | 2025
Education
School of Visual Arts (SVA) | BFA Advertising |
2021-2024(On a leave of absence from school)
Achievements
Department Scholarship Award Winner
2024 BFA Advertising (School of Visual Arts)
High Term Honors
2023 (School of Visual Arts)
Silas H. Rodes Merit Scholarship
2021-2025 (School of Visual Arts)
Leadership Role
Freshmen Orientation Representative Presenter
2023 (School of Visual Arts)
Recognition
2025 ANDY
Gold | Dove - Nope, I Won’t Get It
Shortlist | Vaseline - Blue Shield
2025 Young Ones One Show
Bronze | Vaseline - Blue Shield
Merit | Heinz - The Breakfast Package
Merit | Vaseline - The First Scar
2025 Young Ones ADC
Bronze&Merit | Dove - Nope, I Won’t Get It
2025 Clio
Silver | The Breakfast Package | Student Design
Bronze | The Breakfast Package | Student Creative Commerce
Shortlist | The Breakfast Package | Student Innovation
2025 D&AD NEW BLOOD
Pencil | Google Cloud - Game Changer
2025 ADDY
Gold | Heinz - The Breakfast Package
Silver X 13 | Dove - Unofficial Ambassadors
Dove - Nope, I Won’t Get It
Heinz - The Breakfast Package
Duolingo - No More Love & Thanks