Young Ones Student Awards
The Young Ones competition is one of the most acclaimed advertising, interactive and design student competitions. It has a tradition of excellence dating back to 1986.
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Young Ones 2024 Jury
Ken Deegan
Partner & Creative Director
Associate
United States
Ken is a multifaceted designer with expertise spanning identity, print design, environment, strategy, and technology.
He spent over 12 years as an Associate Partner at Pentagram New York and has collaborated with prestigious clients, including Nike, Samsung, Cooper Hewitt, Rizzoli, Calendly, Grace Farms, OPPO, and lululemon. Ken's creative journey spans across distinguished studios in Dublin, London, and New York, leading to co-founding Associate in 2023.
Ken is a long-standing educator at the School of Visual Arts. He holds a BA in Visual Communication from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin and lectures annually at the international summer school Design West in Ireland.
His work has been recognized with design awards from AIGA, TDC, and D&AD, among others, across Asia, Europe, and the US.
He spent over 12 years as an Associate Partner at Pentagram New York and has collaborated with prestigious clients, including Nike, Samsung, Cooper Hewitt, Rizzoli, Calendly, Grace Farms, OPPO, and lululemon. Ken's creative journey spans across distinguished studios in Dublin, London, and New York, leading to co-founding Associate in 2023.
Ken is a long-standing educator at the School of Visual Arts. He holds a BA in Visual Communication from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin and lectures annually at the international summer school Design West in Ireland.
His work has been recognized with design awards from AIGA, TDC, and D&AD, among others, across Asia, Europe, and the US.