Irene Hani Pae is a Korean-American illustrator and graphic designer based in Seoul and the United States.

She draws warm and diverse stories to people through both digital and traditional illustration.

Her work spans various fields, including picture books, editorial illustration, branding, clothing/pattern design,

UI/UX design, and typography. She loves working on projects for children.​

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Contact

irenepaeart@gmail.com

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Education

Ringling College of Art and Design (2020 - 2024)

BFA in Illustration and minor in Graphic Design

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Clients

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Sarasota Children's Museum, Sarasota Academy of the Arts, Rise Up Cafe

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Work Experience

Marketing Graphic Design Intern, Cider, 2024.05 - 2024.12

Intern, Hyundai Museum of Kids’ Books and Art (MOKA), 2023.05- 2023.08

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Projects / Exhibition

Global Creative Exchange Exhibition, 서울예술대학교, 05.2023

2022 Illest Gallery, Ringling College of Art and Design, 11. 2022

20th Women's History Month Exhibition Ringling College of Art and Design, 02. 2022

Artist Alley Fall, Spring, Ringling College of Art and Design, September 2022, 04. 2023

 

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Awards

Experiential Learning Scholarship, Ringling College of Art & Design, 04. 2024

Best of Ringling, Ringling College of Art & Design, 04. 2023

President's List, Ringling College of Art & Design, 12. 2021, 2023, 2024

인생네컷 프레임디자인 공모전 대한민국, 01. 2021

Dean's scholarship, Ringling College of Art & Design, 08. 2020​​​​​

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