About
Hello! I am Sora Pak.
I am a multidisciplinary designer dedicated to transforming thoughts into compelling visual language. Specializing in branding, illustration, environmental graphics, motion graphics, and 3D graphics, I aim to turn ideas into visual narratives that captivate and inspire. My goal is to create beautifully crafted outcomes that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impression.
For any inquiries or further information, please contact spak3678@gmail.com!
EDUCATION
Maryland Institute College of Art
Aug. 2019–May 2021 | Baltimore, MD
MFA Graphic Design, Merit Scholarship Recipient
Hongik University
Mar. 2008–Aug. 2012 | Seoul, Korea
BFA Oriental Painting, Textile Art and Fashion Design
Scholarship Recipient
Sunhwa Arts Middle, High School
Mar. 2001–Feb. 2007 | Seoul, Korea
Majored in Fine Arts which included Oriental Painting
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer, Gensler
Feb. 2022–May 2023 | Los Angeles, CA
Graphic Design Intern, Rivian Automotive LLC
Jun. 2021–Sep. 2021 | Irvine, CA
Associate Designer, DID Wallcoverings
Jan. 2014–Dec. 2015 | Seoul, Korea
Associate Designer, Clifford Inc.
Aug. 2012–Dec. 2013 | Seoul, Korea
Merchandiser Intern, Shinsegae International
Dec. 2011–Mar. 2012 | Seoul, Korea
SELECT RECOGNITIONS
AIGA’s Flux Student Design Competition 2022
Honorable Mention, Received for project “TrenBeats,” Feb. 2022
Winner, Received for project “Wishbone Restaurant,” Feb. 2022
Winner, Received for project “Korea 8090 Museum,” Feb. 2022
C2A Creative Communication Award
Winner, Received for project “SHARE CARD,” Dec. 2021
Honorable Mention, Received for project “Wishbone Restaurant,” Dec. 2021
The 58th Anniversary GDUSA Graphic Design Awards
Winner, Received for project “Wishbone Restaurant,” Dec. 2021
The 58th Anniversary GDUSA Package Design Awards
Winner, Received for project “Elaia–Olive Oil Branding,” Mar. 2021
The Society of Typographic Arts 100
Winner, Received for project “The Introverted Manifesto,” Nov. 2020
Communication Arts–Typography Competition 2021
Shortlist, Received for project “The Introverted Manifesto,” Sep. 2020
Innovation Center for Design Excellence (ICDE)
Motion Graphic Winner (Gold Medalist), Received for project “TrenBeats,” June 2021
Book Cover Design Winner (Bronze Medalist), Received for project “Loop–Book Cover Design,” Apr. 2021
Creative Quarterly 63
Winner, Received for project “Wishbone Restaurant,” Feb. 2021
Winner, Received for project “Elaia–Olive Oil Branding,” Feb. 2021
Runner-up, Received for project “Loop–Book Cover Design,” Feb. 2021
American Advertising Awards–AAF Baltimore 2020
Silver Prize, Received for project “2019 Seoul Hanok Exposition,” Feb. 2020