IAN CHEN
WORKEXPERIENCERECOGNITIONCONTACTIan Chen is a graphic designer based in Brooklyn with a deep passion for branding, typography, type design, and editorial design. Earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Currently a Design fellow at Interbrand. Previously worked at Gretel, Red Antler, and FCB Chicago.  Past clients include Tempur-Pedic, Prudential, Verizon, RMHC, New York City FC, North One. New York City FC
Brand identity
Shanghai Museum of Glass
Brand identity / Type design
Sorry Mom, I Lied  
Editorial design
Poetry Foundation
Brand identity / Type design
Nike Running Club
Spec campaign design / Art direction / Motion design
Coachella
Brand identity
Red Antler  
Brand identity / Social post design / Print design
LA Opera
Brand identity
Archive
Interbrand
SEP 2024 – Present
Gretel
OCT – DEC 2023
Red Antler
JUL – OCT 2023
FCB Chicago
JUN – AUG 2022
Museum 2050  
AUG 2021  –  JAN  2022Tokyo TDC Annual Awards 2024 Excellent Work
TDC69 Award  
Winner
D&AD New Blood
The Portfolios Winner
Young Ones ADC
Merit
59th Annual GDUSA Design Award
Winner
Red Dot Award
Design Concept Shortlist
Instagram
@ianchen.8
Email
chenianrz@gmail.com
LinkedIn
Resume
Extended Portfolio
Upon request

LA Opera  
Brand identity  


I developed a brand identity using the movement of opera as a reference to represent the diversity and youthful spirit of LA Opera. I chose a bright and intense color palette and modern typography strongly to evoke beauty, dynamism, and the energetic culture of the LA Opera.