Campaign Magazine Middle East 2017

"Straight from graduation into advertising, 1 year and 8 months on, this young creative is hungry to make a change to the world. In under a year, he came Bronze at Young Lions, competed in Young Lynx and awaiting results for D&AD New Blood. He is constantly striving to not just win awards, but also create work that can make a positive impact on the world.

Prior to this he accumulated success as a student, working across 4 different continents, in respected companies such as Landor and Nexus Productions. He was commissioned to exhibit at London Science Museum, showcasing his creativity to educate and make a change.

It is only the beginning, as a young creative, Hong understands success will not come straight away and that it has it's failures.

He continues to pursue greatness everyday, regardless of day-to-day struggles, which will lead to his goal of being one of the best.

That's what makes him, “Advertising Faces to Watch”, it is not just his accomplishments so far, but the passion and desire to embrace the grind, and challenge himself until he makes it on top."

 “Alan is one of the most passionate human beings I’ve worked with. His energy and spirit feeds into the stars- the ones that others can’t help but look up to.”
-Tala Ali, senior copywriter Saatchi & Saatchi

“Alan Hong, a young Hungry designer, smart and sharp thinks out of the box with
a big potential to create and shine. He has no limits”
– Komal Bedi Sohal, C.C.O Saatchi & Saatchi M.E.N.A

“We often come across talented individuals or extremely hard working individuals. But it is rare to come across a unique combination of both, instilling the very ethos of Saatchi & Saatchi – Nothing is impossible. Embraces every challenge thrown at him with open arms, while not knowing when to quit would be his only flaw. There is no stopping this one from changing the world around him.”
 - Nihal Salim, Account Director – Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai.

" I hired Alan to work at Saatchi & Saatchi because he embodies the ‘Nothing is Impossible’ spirit. He has proved this both in his personal life and professional. He will do things that people will wish they had done – it’s his ambition."
- Richard Copping, Ex-E.C.D Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai.