2022
First Round New York: John Kudos on Stand with Asian Americans (SwAA)
NYC, May 6, 2022: John Kudos will be sharing the first-round presentation process as shown to Stand with Asian Americans.
2021
Presentation: MuseumNext: Digital Exhibitions Summit 2021
December 6–8, 2021: John Kudos will be presenting the creation process of an outdoor narrative experience at the Four Freedoms Park involving machine learning and BYOD.
MuseumNext: In Conversation with John Kudos
December 2, 2021: John shares his experience of working on digital projects for museums and talks about his most recent project, Shaun Leonardo’s Between Four Freedoms ahead of his presentation at the MuseumNext Digital Exhibitions summit.
NY Times: Art & Museums — Reframing Freedom
November 25, 2021: NY Times recommended Between Four Freedoms to visit during Thanksgiving weekend
GD USA: American Graphic Design Awards 2021 — 4 projects
Congrats to Rendr Health, Poster House, Frock Magazine, and Do!Nuts Tokyo.
GD USA: Web Design Awards 2021 — 4 projects
Congrats to Peace Love Dogs, Weingarten Art Group, Norvic Shipping, and AIA Center for Architecture.
GD USA: Health + Wellness Design Awards 2021 — 3 projects
Congrats to Rendr Health, Poster House, and AIA Center for Architecture.
2020
GD USA: American Graphic Design Awards 2020 — 6 projects
Congrats to Frost Science Museum, Poster House, AIA Center for Architecture, Wardah Cosmetics, Tiber Real Estate, and Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation.
NY Times: Taking ‘a Chronological Romp’ Through State Constitutions
October 23, 2020: mention of “Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions” virtual exhibit at NY-Historical Society
Blooloop: Immersive digital media for Power of Science exhibition at Frost Museum
July 7, 2020: Frost Museum’s new interactive exhibit ‘Power of Science’, featuring our UX/UI design work with Squint/Opera.
CBS4: New Frost Science Exhibition Explores The ‘Power Of Science’
Miami, July 2, 2020: Our UX/UI design work finally opens at The Frost Science Museum. Collaboration with Squint/Opera.
GD USA: American Web Design Awards 2020 — 5 projects
Congrats to Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation, McGinty Design, AIA Brooklyn, Goode Company, and Goodsmith.
Crain’s NY Business: Hudson Yards Firm Helps Museums go Virtual
NYC, May 18, 2020: Interview with John Kudos and Robert de Saint Phalle about how we’re staying ahead of the pandemic.
artnet news: Artists and Designers Creating Billboards for Times Square and Beyond to Honor Essential Workers Across the US
NYC, May 15, 2020: Our PSA Poster for #CombatCovid campaign is mentioned in artnet news.
Voice of America: Creative Talk with John Kudos, Episode 1 and Episode 2 (Indonesian)
NYC, March/April 2020: Naratama interviews John Kudos about his design practice from Bandung to New York.
Poster House Talk: College Night: Museum Mechanics
NYC, March 18, 2020: John Kudos will discuss the digital interactives he developed for the museum.
IPA Talk: Creative Entrepreneurship 101 with John Kudos, Indonesian Professionals Association
NYC, February 2020: John Kudos share and discuss his personal journey establishing a creative venture in New York.
GD USA: American Package Design Awards 2020 — 2 projects
Congrats to Wardah Cosmetics Crystallure and Emina Cosmetics Lip Minis.
Presentation: GlobalSaké Conference: Turning Insights into Memorable Brand Experiences
San Francisco, February 2020: John Kudos & Masashi Kawamura present their philosophy and projects from around the world.
WE:ED Interview: John Kudos (KASA Collective) interview by Lih-Hann Chiu (28 min)
Season 1 episode 2: John Kudos discusses his personal journey becoming an international experience designer and storyteller.
Lecture: LASALLE College of the Arts, School Of Design Communication
Singapore, January 2020: John Kudos and Owen Febiandi share their professional journeys from Bandung to New York.
2019
Whiteboard Journal: Designing Authentically, Not Originally with John Kudos
A conversation about design and technology and its relationship to society with John Kudos.
GD USA: Poster House Wins American Graphic Design Awards 2019
Congrats to Poster House and our partners at KASA Collective.
GD USA: American Graphic Design Awards 2019 — 3 projects
Congrats to AIA Brooklyn, NY State Equal Rights Heritage Center, and FEED Juice.
Bandung Design Biennale 2019: FEED Juice Retail Store (Indonesian)
An inside tour of the dynamic retail experience in the outskirts of Bandung city.
Digital Signage Federation: Poster Machine at New York City’s Poster House
Featured in the visitor experience is the Poster Machine, a unique digital, interactive display station.
PRINT Magazine: How Posters Become Posters
Q&A: Poster House and Kasa Collaborate for Interactivity
Quartzy: A new museum dedicated to the enduring power of posters opens in New York City
An inside tour of New York City’s new Poster House museum.
Core77: The First US Museum Dedicated to Posters is Now Open in New York
The building features a range of permanent, interactive exhibitions designed by KASA.
Gothamist: New NYC Museum Celebrates The Art Of Posters
Design collective Kasa created four permanent interactive exhibitions for Poster House.
GD USA: American Web Design Awards 2019 — 5 projects
Congrats to Raymond Jungles, Thompson+Hanson, Archway Academy, 1751 Sea+Bar, and Ansche Chesed Synagogue.
Judging: Scholastic’s Art & Writing Awards
Scholastic: John Kudos was in the judging panel for Future New category.
HOW: 10th Annual Logo Design Awards — Bandung Philharmonic
Our branding work for Bandung Philharmonic (Indonesia) has been chosen as top 10 logo design and top 10 brand applications.
2018
GD USA: American Graphic Design Awards 2018 — 7 projects
Congrats to National Museum of American Indian, Center for Active Design, Thirteen Crosby, StarrWhitehouse Landscape Architects & Planners, Il Sogno Finestra, Wardah Cosmetics, and Emina Cosmetics.
GD USA: American Web Design Awards 2018 — 5 projects
Congrats to No Fun Radio, EG Conference, ∞ARITA, Marras Design, and Stanley Marthin.
NY Seikatsu: Participating NY NOW, Traditional crafts Arita wares, Kyoyaki, and Furoshiki came from Japan
NY NOW debut of ∞ARITA project mentioned by Shukan New York Seikatsu.
Asahi: U.S. market debut of 8 Arita Kilns, supported by Saga pref.
NY NOW debut of ∞ARITA project mentioned by Asahi Sinbum.
Yahoo Japan: Eight Arita Kilns Join a New York's Trade Show for the First Time
NY NOW debut of ∞ARITA project mentioned by Yahoo Japan.
Saga Shinbun: Arita wares exhibit in a New York trade show for the first time to develop U.S. market
NY NOW debut of ∞ARITA project mentioned by Saga Asahi News.
2017
AritaMade: ∞ARITA Official Website Unleashed
Our work featuring 8 top creators from Arita ready for official debut in NY NOW this coming February.
HOW: International Design Awards 2017 — 2 projects
Congrats to Type Directors Club and Whiteness Project.
TDC: Indonesian Designer Gives TDC62 Show Hometown Identity
We brought TDC exhibition to Bandung, Indonesia. Organized with ADGI and Marantha Christian University.
PRINT: Regional Design Awards 2017 — Bandung City Crosswalk
Our work for Office of the Mayor, Bandung (Indonesia) has been selected as Best of New York City Region.
Carddsgn: Verde resto lounge
See our branding work for Verde resto & lounge.
TDC: TDC62 Traveling Exhibit Opens in Bandung
We brought TDC62 exhibition to Maranatha Christian University Bandung, co-organized with ADGI.
Carddsgn: Yuka Suzuki bobby pin business card
See our timeless and customizable business card design for a hair and makeup artist.
GD USA: American Graphic Design Awards 2017 — 4 projects
Congrats to CornellTech, Whiteness Project, DataHaven, and Propel Strategic Communications.
MICA Graphic Design: Two Alumni Bring TDC62’s Exhibition from NYC to Jakarta
Baltimore: Article by Reyna Clarissa (MICA ’18), a graphic design major from Indonesia.
Indonesia Design: A Lab of Collaboration
Interview with KUDOS BDG team by Indonesia Design.
Interview: @pinot Beyond Limitation, NY Indonesian Film Festival
NY Indonesian Film Festival: John Kudos interviews @pinot, a viral social media animator on the evolution of creative content.
Lecture: Shifting Patterns, How Local Designers Can Compete in an International Setting.
Jakarta, August 12, 2017: John Kudos spoke about pivotal moments in a few successful Indonesian designers.
TDC: TDC62 Traveling Exhibit Debuts in Jakarta
We brought TDC exhibition to Jakarta. Organized with ADGI, supported by IDDC and APTA.
GD USA: American Web Design Awards 2017 — 4 projects
Congrats to EG Conference, Evelyn’s Park Conservancy, Mark DeGarmo Dance, and Sukhadia Caterers.
GD USA: People to Watch 2017
John Kudos is shortlisted amongst 32 creatives demonstrating a combination of talent, leadership, success, newsworthiness and community service.
2016
PRINT: Regional Design Awards 2016 — Design Trust for Public Space
Our work for Design Trust for Public Space has been selected as Best of New York City Region.
GD USA: American Graphic Design Awards 2016 — 4 projects
Congrats to SheltonMindel, Whiteness Project, City as Health Policy, and Design Trust for Public Space.
Branding Magazine: Making People Care
Writing by John Kudos: How to craft effective design for nonprofits.
Lecture: Design for Change (subtitled video) — Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace
Jakarta: June 11, 2016. John Kudos talk about the role of graphic design in shaping cultures.
Exhibition: Seek-a-Seek Design Festival
Jakarta: Our branding and signage work for Dusun Bambu and City of Bandung are exhibited at Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace.
GD USA: American Web Design Awards 2016 — 5 projects
Congrats to FJ Hakimian, Cornell AAP, IAVI, Solomun Blum Heymann, and Brighter Bites.
GD USA: Dow and Kudos Encourage Interactive Investigation on Race
On our recent interactive installation work at the Tribeca Film Festival: Storyscapes.
Tribeca Film Festival: “Whiteness Project: Intersection of I” opens at Storyscapes
New York: Our interactive installation for the Whiteness Project opens at the Tribeca Film Festival: Storyscapes.
Website Magazine: Way Past Pretty
Writing by John Kudos on how to get the most out of collaborating with designers and programmers.
New Case Study: From The Top
Learn about our creative and technical process to modernize the branding and website of From The Top.
2015
Designers & Books Fair 2015 kicks off
At Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), 2–4 October 2015, designbookfair.com
John Kudos at The Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography
A visit to The Herb Lubalin Center marks John Kudos’ newfound role as a Basic Typography instructor at School of Visual Arts.
Eight Awards from GDUSA American Graphic Design Awards 2015
For Metropolis Magazine, Columbia University School of Nursing, FOUND, Legacy Cities Partnership, Brighter Bites, Solomon Blum Heymann, and Goodfriend Motors.
2014
John Kudos profiled in Perspectif: 19 Young Indonesian Graphic Designers
Jakarta: Perspektif: 19 Desainer Grafis Muda Indonesia. Published by Desain Grafis Indonesia edited by Vincent Wong.
Five awards from GDUSA American Web Design Award 2014
For Lost Image Desk, Amy Lau Design, Julie Soefer Photography, Build a Better Burb, and 1100 Architect.
Private Film Screening at Studio Kudos Lounge
New York: We hosted an Indonesia Creative Hub film screening of Atambua 39º Celsius with renown writer & director Riri Riza.
ParkingPLUS mentioned in The Boston Globe, Co.Exist, Co.Design, ArchPaper, ArchDaily, Architectural Record, and more
Due to our recent work for Build a Better Burb.
John Kudos profiled in Asian Creatives
John Kudos is selected as one of 150-must see creators from Asia. Published by PIE Books, edited by Ubies.
2013
Our desk published in NewYorker Magazine (Japan)
John’s desk (and work) featured on NewYorker Magazine. Edited by Akiko Ichikawa, photographed by Kikuko Usuyama.
Studio Kudos featured in Image of the Studio Exhibition
New York: We are one of the design studios invited to participate in Image of the Studio: A Portrait of New York City Graphic Design exhibition at Cooper Union.
Online Design Book Fair mentioned by Core77, Swiss Miss, SiteInspire, and Sites We Like.
On our recent work for Designers & Books Online Book Fair.
1100 Architect mentioned by Metropolis Magazine, SiteInspire and Sites We Like
On our recent work for 1100 Architect.
Designers & Books mentioned by Media Bistro, Swiss Miss, HOW, and Core77
On our recent work for Designers & Books.
We participated in POV Hackathon: The Whiteness Project
New York: John Kudos & Sumit Paul collaborated with filmmaker Whitney Dow.
2012
Designers & Books Fair featured in New York Times
On our recent work for Designers & Books
The Clemente showcased at desigNYC exhibition
On our recent branding and signage design work for The Clemente Cultural and Educational Center.
John Kudos named one of “33 Notable Bright Gens” by ELLE Decoration (Indonesia)
Jakarta: John Kudos is ranked no. 1 on the list of 33 “bright generations” in Indonesia.
Build a Better Burb awarded Excellence in Historic Preservation Award
New York: Our recent work for Build a Better Burb was recognized by Preservation League of New York State.
John Kudos presented at Apple Store (San Francisco)
San Francisco: John Kudos spoke about his work and journey from Indonesia. Part of ADC Young Guns Series.
2010
“Kudos for John Kudos” feature in Versus Magazine (Jakarta)
Jakarta: John Kudos is featured in Versus Magazine.
Calvin Hadiardja presented at Startup Lokal (Indonesia)
Jakarta: Calvin, creative director, was one of the panelists at Startup Lokal Community meet up.
Featured in iCreate Magazine (Jakarta), Universal and Intercultural Design of John Kudos
Jakarta: John showcases his work and told his story on iCreate Magazine.
We hosted the first Type Directors Club exhibition in Jakarta
We collaborated with Carol Wahler of TDC New York to bring this traveling exhibition to Jakarta for the first time.
We hosted and presented at The Stolen Brand Symposium in Jakarta
Jakarta: We organized The Stolen Brand Symposium. Speakers include John Kudos & Kiki Katahira, Masashi Kawamura, Mendiola B. Wiryawan, Daniel Surya, and Amalia E. Maulana.
We are featured in BRAIN ブレーン Magazine (Japan): New Creator in the World
Japan: Studio Kudos showcases its work on BRAIN ブレーン Magazine.
John Kudos’ work showcased on DGI Online Exhibition
Jakarta: John’s work showcased on Desain Grafis Indonesia website.
Yuka Suzuki business card featured in Nice to Meet You Too
Our recent work for Yuka Suzuki is featured in Nice to Meet You Too.
John Kudos profiled in New Design Magazine (China)
China: John Kudos interviewed by creative director Ken Tsai Lee.
John’s writing for DGI, “Graphic design is about being the catalyst of change.”
Jakarta: John reflected on his experience rediscovering the state of graphic design in Indonesia after 10 years in New York.
Candy Stripe featured in Tokyo TDC Annual Book 2010
Our fluorescent and gold poster is featured in Tokyo TDC’s Annual Book 2010.
2009
Candy Stripe exhibited at Tokyo TDC’09 Exhibition in DDD Gallery (Tokyo)
DDD Gallery, Tokyo: Our wrapping paper is one of the showcased winners from the Tokyo Type Directors Club’s competition.
Sotheby’s E-Catalog mentioned in New York Times Art & Design
On our recent work for Sotheby’s E-Catalog System.
Miró website mentioned in New York Times and Modern Art Notes
New York: On our work for MoMA’s Joan Miró Microsite.
John Kudos video interview: Designing Minds: ADC Young Guns 6
New York: Part of Adobe's video interview series for Art Directors Club.
2008
John Kudos profiled in Frames Magazine
Jakarta: John Kudos showcases his work on Frames Magazine.
John Kudos participated in This is Newark design workshop
Columbia University, New York: A group of designers, educators, urban planners, and thought leaders put their heads together to propose fresh ideas to revitalize the city of Newark, NJ.
John Kudos presented at Cornell University AAP: “Graphic Design, Typography, and Space”
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY: Guest lecturer for an architecture course (instructor: Alex Mergold) on how typography comes into play in architecture and dimensional environments.
John Kudos’ work exhibited at ADC Young Guns 6
Art Directors Club, NY: John Kudos is one of 50 creatives selected as ADC Young Guns 6 winners.
John Kudos presented at ADC Young Guns Live
Art Directors Club, New York: John Kudos was selected as one of four ADC Young Guns 6 winner "class representatives" to present.
John Kudos named Art Directors Club Young Guns 6
New York: John Kudos is selected as a one of the 50 Young Guns by Art Directors Club.
Our logo featured in PRINT Regional Design Annual & TDC 54
New York: Studio Kudos logo featured in PRINT Magazine Regional Design Annual and Type Directors Club 54.
2006
John Kudos named “Emerging Design Talent” by STEP
New York: John Kudos named “emerging design talent” by STEP Inside Design magazine
2005
Kiki Katahira profiled in Print Regional Design Annual
New York: Kiki Katahira profiled in Print Magazine Regional Design Annual.
Splotches.org awarded silver medal by SPD
New York: John Kudos’ online magazine, Splotches.org, recognized by Society of Publication Designers.
2004
Kiki Katahira featured in HOW Magazine’s “Five Fresh Designers to Watch”
New York: Kiki Katahira featured in HOW Magazine.
Yuka Suzuki business card awarded ADC cube
New York: Kiki Katahira’s design for Yuka Suzuki’s business card selected as one Art Directors Club cube winner.
2003
Kiki Katahira came 1st place in Adobe Design Achievement Award
New York: Kiki Katahira’s Body Exhibit posters awarded the Adobe Achievement Award.
