Sanghwan Lee is a pluralistic, amenable, and non-conformist thinker who brings the unique ability to synthesize multicultural nuances. His perspective allows him to push boundaries and act as a catalyst for change within any creative environment.

Monica Ellis is an independent Art Director and Designer with more than 15 years of experience. She works closely with brands like Rimowa, Nike, On Running, Moncler and more.

Sanghwan Lee is a pluralistic, amenable, and non-conformist thinker who brings the unique ability to synthesize multicultural nuances. His perspective allows him to push boundaries and act as a catalyst for change within any creative environment.

Sanghwan Lee is a pluralistic, amenable, and non-conformist thinker who brings the unique ability to synthesize multicultural nuances. His perspective allows him to push boundaries and act as a catalyst for change within any creative environment.

Perspective

Where diverse backgrounds meet bold ideas. My multicultural roots allow me to recognize nuance, shift angles, and reframe visual problems into powerful, original solutions.

Conceptual Thinking

Ideas that go beyond the brief. With a non-conformist mindset, I challenge assumptions and build campaigns that surprise, provoke, and connect—always with purpose.

Craft

Design

Precision meets personality. From typography to composition, I obsess over detail to give form to feeling. My work is designed to be both emotionally resonant and visually sharp.

Collaboration

Making space for better ideas. Amenable by nature, I thrive in creative dialogue. Whether leading or supporting, I bring clarity, flexibility, and momentum to every team I join.

Experiences

Kiss Products


Graphic Designer (in-house) / October 2023 - Current / New York

Took the lead in launching a sub-brand for men’s grooming.

Designed various packages, posters (print advertisement) for beauty related products

Wunderman Thompson


Art Director Intern / June - August 2023 / New York

Collaborated with the creative team to develop and execute visual concepts for various marketing campaigns and projects.

Contributed to the ideation and development of advertising campaigns, brand identities, and digital media content.

Created an interactive TikTok lter that determines which department (Advertising Agency) the person would fit in based on some questions.

DJE Edelman


Art Director Intern / June - August 2022 / New York

Collaborated with the creative team to develop and execute visual concepts for various marketing campaigns and projects.

Contributed to the ideation and development of advertising campaigns, brand identities, and digital media content.

Created visual contents for social media including Twitter and Instagram.

School of Visual Arts


Bachelor of Fine Arts - Advertising / Class of 2023

Achievements: Term Honors, Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship

Awards

D&AD New Blood

Wood Pencil - While You're Here

x1

New York Festival

Bronze - Shakespeare Remix

x1

Shortlist - Shakespeare Remix

x4

Young ones ADC

Finalist - The Hell Train

x1

Shortlist - Shakespeare Remix, Sangue

x2

London Design Awards

Gold - Minimix

x1

Silver - re;lief

x1

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Let’s create something memorable together

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Let’s create something memorable together

Get in touch

Let’s create something memorable together

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