Erin Jang

Erin Jang is a Korean-American graphic designer and illustrator living in New York City. She works on a wide range of creative projects in her studio, The Indigo BuntiErin Jang is a Korean-American graphic designer and illustrator living in New York City. She works on a wide range of creative projects in her studio, The Indigo Bunting (link: theindigobunting.com), including work for The New York Times, Apple, Domino, Bon Appétit, Cooper Hewitt Design Museum and others. She is the author of You, Me, We! a creative activity book for kids and parents, and can be found making food faces and other projects involving design, craft and play at @theindigobunting.ng (link: theindigobunting.com), including work for The New York Times, Apple, Domino, Bon Appétit, Cooper Hewitt Design Museum and others. She is the author of You, Me, We! a creative activity book for kids and parents, and can be found making food faces and other projects involving design, craft and play at @theindigobunting.

"Growing up, an Asian pear signified the love of an elder, a costly and precious fruit given for our nourishment and pleasure. These pears, while native to Asia, are now grown here. To me, they represent how all of us — our parents, grandparents, those of us who immigrated here and were born here — we belong here. Amidst the hate and violence we’re experiencing, I think of this Korean phrase I'd hear growing up, that my mother and late grandmothers would say to me — 힘내 — that is, bear up, take heart, gather strength. I hope we can keep building each other up with this kind of conviction, strength and care in our community right now."