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Executive Directors

Patrycja Longawa

Executive Director Jedlicze, Poland https://www.facebook.com/patrycja.longawa Patrycja Longawa was born in 1988 in Sanok, Poland. In 2012, she obtained the Master of Fine Arts majoring in Art Education with a specialization in painting at the University… Read More »Patrycja Longawa

Ping Xu

Executive Director Associate Professor of Graphic DesignThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley http://www.pxstudio.us Ping Xu was born and raised in Shanghai. He began his professional career and served as an Art Director, a Creative… Read More »Ping Xu

Robert Grame

VP of Design Technology Executive Director Milwaukee, USA http://uwm.edu/arts/directory/grame-robert/ Robert Grame received his Master of Fine Arts from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. Robert has worked on numerous regional and national design activities that include… Read More »Robert Grame

Arafat Al-Naim

Executive Director Dubai, UAE www.saatchiart.com/arafat Dr. Arafat Al-Naim is a graphic artist, designer, educator, and the moving spirit behind international art and design projects. He holds a BFA, MFA, and Ph.D. in graphic arts, and… Read More »Arafat Al-Naim

Albert Young Choi

President Emeritus Executive Director Seoul, Korea www.albertyoungchoi.com UDA President Emeritus (2020-present)UDA President (2014-2019)United Designs Chief Director (2004-present)Professor, Hanyang University (Korea)Honorary Professor, Shanghai Normal University (China)Assistant Professor, University of North Texas (USA)Owner, C&C Design (Los Angeles,… Read More »Albert Young Choi