Stan Kong

Stan Kong serves as Adjunct Professor and Chair of Industrial Design at ArtCenter College of Design, where he began his teaching career after graduating from the institution in Product Design (1983). He instructs across ACX, Undergraduate Product Design, and Graduate Industrial Design programs while mentoring future design leaders globally.

Education:

• ArtCenter College of Design, Product Design, 1983

His professional focus spans industrial design, product design, and design pedagogy, emphasizing student mentorship and innovation in creative practices. Through decades of teaching, he cultivates industry-ready designers who excel in global corporate environments.

Awards and Honors:

• ArtCenter's Outstanding Service Alumni Award
• NAACP Ruby McKight Williams Arts Award
• Institute of Educational Advancement Service Award
• Risser Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
• Los Angeles Cherry Blossom Festival Teachers Making a Difference Award

Stan Kong's academic leadership extends to community initiatives including founding the Legacy Circle scholarship program and serving on the Armory Center for the Arts Board, Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission, and Rowe & Gayle Giesen Board of Trustees. His teaching portfolio includes critical courses such as 6th Term Review, Professional Preparation, and Product Design Internship.