BIOGRAPHY / / /
Based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, Wrenn Okada is a Educator, Photographer, Designer and Artist 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 and how to capture an audience while studying Design, Fine Arts and Marketing 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, digital marketing, branding, social change and educating the next generation of artists and creators through his various special programs for elementary aged students. While leading a small team of passionate educators, he currently runs various classes such as STEM Design with LEGO, a LEGO engineering class; Hawaii PhotoVentures, an adventure-based photography class; Pokémon Masters Card League, a Pokémon Trading Card Design and Investing class and also Keiki Cooking Lab, an immersive cooking class for budding chefs at various schools around Hawaii. Wrenn also is 'Iolani School's Lower School Robotics Coordinator and FLL Coach; Design and Technology Support Instructor and Photographer.
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 freediving, surfing, photography, traveling, hanging out with his pets, exploring nature and discovering new food and music.
SKILLS / / /
- Educator: Owner, Curriculum Developer and Instructor at STEM Design with LEGO®, Hawaii PhotoVentures, Pokémon Masters Card League and Keiki Cooking Lab. Also runs 'Iolani School's Lower School Robotics Program as the Robotics Coordinator and FLL Coach while supporting the Lower School Design and Technology program.
- Photography: Portrait, Concert, Event and Commercial Photography, Photo Editing, 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.
- 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 / / /
- Owner, Curriculum Developer and Instructor at STEM Design with LEGO®, Hawaii PhotoVentures, Pokémon Masters Card League and Keiki Cooking Lab
- Photographer and Designer at Wrenn Okada Photography + Design
- Lower School Robotics Coordinator, Design and Technology Support Instructor and Photographer at 'Iolani School
CLIENTS & PARTNERS / / /
- Stanford University School of Medicine
- Dropbox
- Habitat For Humanity
- US Army
- KHON2 / Living808
- Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
- Iolani School
- Kamehameha School
- Mid Pacific Institute
- Manoa Elementary
- Kaimuki Christian Schol
- Hawaii State Public Library
- YMCA of Honolulu
- Capitol Modern
- The District
- Eleven 17
- Hawaii Film Office
- Insomniac / Electric Daisy Carnival
- Lana Del Rey
- Sublime with Rome
- The Green
- Fia
- Steve Aoki / Dim Mak Records
- Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley
- Mike Love
- Iration
- Hardwell
- Alison Wonderland
- Jordyn Jones
- Above & Beyond
- Afrojack
- Atmosphere
- Stick Figure
- Collie Buddz
- Two Door Cinema Club
- Hawaii Farm and Food Magazine
- Honolulu Family Magazine
- Holy Nativity School
- Aina Haina Elementary School
- Saint Louis 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
- Bob Moses
- Franc D'Ambrosio
- Hawkins Biggins Photography
- The DJ List
- Miller PR
- Reload Management
- Fstoppers
- The Old Republic Title Company
- Demand Media / EHow
- Seamless
- Agrion
- Play-Well TEKnologies
- Aloha Whip
WORK CAN BE FOUND / / /
- San Francisco Chronicle
- 'Iolani School's Marketing and Social Media Content
- 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