Brooklyn Museum:
The Rise of Sneaker Culture Exhibition


The Rise of Sneaker Culture is the first exhibition to explore the complex social history and cultural significance of the footwear now worn by billions of people throughout the world. New York City can arguably be considered the birthplace of this global obsession.

Sophia Chang was featured as one of the only female designers included in the exhibition.
A native New Yorker, minority of Taiwanese descent and female.
“Growing up in New York, sneaker culture was part of everyday life. When you met someone new, you peep their sneaker game first above all else. We look at people from the bottom up. Talking, collecting, and comparing sneakers was something I grew up doing with all my friends.” —Sophia Chang Designer & Illustrator

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Sophia Chang | Illustrator, Graphic Designer + Art Director


Sophia Chang is a multidisciplinary illustrator, graphic designer, and art director working across culture, sports, fashion, food, entertainment, and lifestyle. Her work spans commercial illustration, brand campaigns, graphic design, art direction, merchandise, packaging, experiential creative, and visual storytelling for global brands, agencies, and emerging businesses.

Born and raised in Queens, New York splitting time in Los Angeles, Sophia brings together cultural perspective, visual storytelling, and strategic thinking to create work that connects brands with people in meaningful and memorable ways.

Selected Capabilities: Commercial Illustration · Graphic Design · Art Direction · Branding · Campaign Creative · Packaging · Merchandise · Experiential · Visual Storytelling

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