Hey there! I’m Alan, a graphic designer born in Taiwan and flavored in New York City. My work balances emotional resonance with a structured, rational approach—blending logic with playfulness to create something unexpected.

My design process starts with absorbing and analyzing information in an organized way, breaking it down into usable elements. Then, I play—hard. I explore every possibility, pushing boundaries until my weirdness and spontaneity “accidentally” slip in. That’s where the magic happens. When people see my work, I want them to feel something—curiosity, excitement, maybe even a little surprise.

Branding
Typography
Art Direction
Motion Graphic
UI/UX Design
Editorial Design

alan.yachen@gmail.com

2025
SVA Alumni Scholarship Awards

2024
Graphis New Talent: Silver Award and Honorable Mention
SVA 2024 Spring Gallery Show
Jeffrey Metzner Motion Graphics Award Scholarship awarded by Gail Anderson
SVA Portfolio Top Percentile(4.0/4.0)

Junior Designer at IF Studio
Jan 2024-Present

Teaching Assistant for Paul Sahre
at School of Visual Arts
Aug 2024-May 2025

Design Intern at Milk Agency
Oct 2021-April 2022

Visual Identity Intern at The Row
Jan 2020-April 2020