BIOGRAPHY / / /
Based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, Wrenn Okada is a photographer, designer, artist and educator with an audacious approach to his craft.  Born and raised on the island of O'ahu, Wrenn continued on his journey to explore the intricacies of contemporary aesthetics while studying Design and Fine Art at the University of San Francisco.  While living in San Francisco for seven years, he immersed himself in the city's creative spirit and thrived in an environment fabricated from the freedom of artistic expression and innovation.

Wrenn primarily specializes in photography (portrait, concert, event and commercial), graphic design, photo editing and manipulation, digital marketing, branding, social change and educating the next generation of artists and creators through his photography program, Hawaii PhotoVentures and his LEGO Engineering programs run through Play-Well TEKnologies.  His work is heavily influenced by the ocean, urban art, 90's cartoons, Japanese culture and adventure.  Wrenn's imaginative approach to art and design provides him with a platform to visualize a message of positive change and revolution on a massive scale for the inhabitants of Hawaii and beyond.  

He has personally collaborated with some of the biggest music artists and recognizable brands around the globe but also has had a hand in creating and developing small businesses' brand identities from scratch.  

In his free time Wrenn enjoys bodysurfing, freediving, photography, traveling, hanging out with his pets, exploring nature and discovering new food and music.

SKILLS / / / 

  • Photography: Portrait, Concert, Event and Commercial Photography, Photo Editing and Manipulation, Content Creation.
  • Graphic Design (Print and Digital): Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Posters, Web Graphics, Advertisements, Fliers, Newsletters, Signage, Business Cards, Vector Art, Infographics, Digital Art, Typography, Publication and Catalogue Design, File Management and Printing.
  • Educator: Photography Instructor and Curriculum Director at Hawaii PhotoVentures, LEGO® Engineering Instructor and Curriculum Developer at Play-Well TEKnologies, specialized in working with students 4-18 years of age.
  • Marketing: Print and Digital Marketing, Publication Ads, Social Media and Email Outreach, Traditional and Digital Marketing Strategy, T-Shirt Design, Consumer Analytics and SEO. 
  • Branding: Brand Consultation, Logo Design and Social Media.
  • Social Media: Social Media Platform Manager (Facebook, Instagram and Yelp), Marketing and Consumer Interaction and Outreach.
  • Social Change: Primary Focus on Education, Environmental Issues, Animal Welfare and Spreading Positivity. 
  • Fine Art: LEGO® Sculpture Design, Illustration, Installation Art, Urban Art, Stencil Design and Acrylic Painting.
  • Environmental Design: Product Display, Booth and Showroom Design.

CURRENT JOBS AND PROJECTS / / /

CLIENTS & PARTNERS / / /

  • Google
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
  • Dropbox
  • KHON2 / Living808
  • Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
  • Iolani School
  • Kamehameha School
  • Mid Pacific Institute
  • Hawaii State Public Library
  • YMCA of Honolulu
  • Play-Well TEKnologies
  • Insomniac / Electric Daisy Carnival
  • Lana Del Rey
  • Sublime with Rome
  • Steve Aoki / Dim Mak Records
  • Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley
  • Hardwell
  • Alison Wonderland
  • Jordyn Jones
  • Above & Beyond
  • Afrojack
  • Atmosphere
  • Stick Figure
  • Two Door Cinema Club
  • Hawaii Farm and Food Magazine
  • Honolulu Family Magazine
  • Holy Nativity School
  • Aina Haina Elementary School
  • Hawaii State Public Library System
  • Manoa Elementary School
  • Boys and Girls Club of Honolulu
  • The Bloody Beetroots
  • Pendulum
  • Flux Pavilion / Circus Records
  • Borgore
  • YehMe2
  • Waka Flocka Flame
  • Pepper
  • Fedde Le Grand
  • Feed Me
  • Franc D'Ambrosio
  • Hawkins Biggins Photography
  • Tropik Thunder
  • The DJ List
  • Miller PR
  • Reload Management
  • Fstoppers
  • Modern Fever
  • The Old Republic Title Company
  • Demand Media / EHow
  • Seamless
  • Agrion
  • Aloha Whip
  • Hapa Mana
  • The Solid Project

WORK CAN BE FOUND / / /

  • San Francisco Chronicle
  • Elle Decor Magazine
  • KHON2 / Living808 Morning Show
  • Various Music Artists' and Event's Social Media and Marketing Content
  • California Home + Design Magazine
  • Interior Design Magazine
  • Hawaii Farm & Food Magazine
  • Hawaii Parent Magazine
  • Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Ads and Social Media Pages
  • Play-Well TEKnologies' Website, Social Media and Marketing Material
  • TheDJList.com and Social Media Pages
  • Modern Fever Website, Social Media and Marketing Ads
  • Fstoppers.com
  • Ehow.com
  • Seamless.com
  • Nob Hill Gazette
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