Academic Achievements
Jia-Ru Lin's contributions have significantly enhanced University of San Carlos's standing in the World University Rankings. Their achievements span across multiple domains of excellence, demonstrating the university's commitment to fostering outstanding talent.
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University Impact
Areas of Excellence
Jia-Ru Lin is design professional with diverse expertise across multiple disciplines.
Professional Background
Jiaru Lin, a Senior Art Director at KMC Corp. in New York, is a distinguished creative force, collaborating with iconic brands such as Tom Ford, GUCCI, Louis Vuitton, Coach, ZARA, Balmain, Comme des Garçons, and Maison Margiela. Her design excellence is recognized globally, earning prestigious honors such as the iF International Design Award from Germany, the A’ Design International Award from Italy, and the ADAA/Adobe Design Achievement Awards from the USA, among 15 other international distinctions. Serving as a judge in 12 design juries, including esteemed panels like the ADC Art Directors Club Awards Jury, Indigo Design Awards Jury, and iLuxury Muse Awards Jury, further showcases her industry influence.
Originally from Taiwan, Jiaru holds an MS degree in Communications/Packaging Design from Pratt Institute in New York. Her diverse portfolio spans art direction, product design, packaging design, graphic design, digital/social media design, visual merchandising, store design, jewelry design, and teaching. Beyond her multifaceted design expertise, she is engaged in sustainability, artificial intelligence, crypto, science, volunteering, travel, and culinary exploration worldwide. Certified in the AI Products and Services program from MIT, Jiaru showcases a dedication to innovation. Her boundless curiosity and passion for life are integral to her creative approach.