Yang Kim

Yang Kim

Executive Creative Director and Co-Founder

Yang oversees our creative direction. Her peers have recognized her work for its clarity, distinctiveness, humanity, and charm. Her no-nonsense style, wit, and devotion to her work have earned her long-standing client relationships.

“One of the most influential designers working today.”

Graphic Design USA

In addition to leading Peopledesign, Yang co-wrote Brand Identity Essentials, a book for brand designers and educators worldwide, now in its second edition.

Her undergraduate work at Carnegie Mellon led to a highly-sought position at the iconic brand Herman Miller, where she collaborated with its legendary creative director, Steve Frykholm, for five years, creating an enormous collection of awards and accolades.

TEDx

Yang continues her creative leadership at Peopledesign, bringing her innovative spirit and practical wisdom to our client work and the company as a whole.

BFA Design, Carnegie Mellon University

Co-author, Brand Identity Essentials

GD:USA Most Influential
AIGA Fellow
AAF Silver Medalist

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