ICON has given me the opportunity to grow and mature as a designer. I am thankful that ICON has dedicated their time and effort to allow me to succeed.

- Daniel Baik, Beckman High School

Not only that I was supported to go to the Art Center College of Design, I was taught and trained to be a designer.

- Danny Kim, Irvine High School

The time I have spent at Icon is also the time i was at the peak of my artistic skills. The teachers have all studied at prestigious art institutes and have the ability to share their knowledge with their students. The teachers have all studied at prestigious art institutes and have the ability to share their knowledge with their students. Icon has a great working atmosphere/environment which allows a student to focus and learn well. I love going to the studio and connecting with the teachers who not only understand me but also who encourage me to never give up.

- Tiffany Nam, Corona del mar High School

I went to ICON since i was in 7th grade and learned from fundamental art skillsto advanced portfolio. Unlike any other private institution, Icon continues to care about my future even after I got into art center college of design. They continue to always guide me in towards becoming a professional illustrator. Icon is simply the best for me!

- Sarah Lee, Beckman High School

ICON has the best staff in terms of encouraging the students to use their own creativity in their work. They help me to realize my potential as an artist heading towards college. I am so lucky to be learning art from teachers in Icon.

- Christine Song, Woodbridge High School

My teacher was able to help break down the steps so that I can understand but also more importantly learn and absorb that information so I can use it in the future. They pushed me to explore different ways of brainstorming like collages, mood boards, sketches, and things like that, more like new things that I’ve tried to come up with these unconventional shapes and garments. 

- Ashley Lee, Fashion Institute of Technology

I have attending classes at ICON since the fourth grade. Because of the vast knowledge and experiences of all of the faculty, I was able to develop into the artist I am today. As I prepare my college portfolio, I am confident that with the guidance of my teachers, I will be accepted into the college of my dreams.

- Angela Choi, Sage Hill School

As I was beginning to think about my future, ICON was always there to support my decisions and guide me to make responsible choices. My dream of becoming an artist was put into reality during my time at ICON. My dream of becoming an artist was put into reality during my time at ICON. Enrolling in ICON and meeting my teacher, Kyoeun Lee, were the best experiences in my life.

- Jaewon Hur, Woodbridge High School

I was an ICON student since my junior year. I started art later than any other students. First reason I started art was to show college that I did an extracurricular work as an art. However, after I learned in ICON, I see myself enjoying drawing art and design. Now I decide to pursue art as my career and ICON became the pathfinder to me.

- Kyunho Kim, Northwood High School

Even through my hectic school schedule, ICON teachers supported and encouraged me as mentors and friends. Attending ICON has been a blessing and I will continue to use my skills that were honed at ICON in college and the future.

- Esther Kang, University High School

I didn’t know anything about art before going to ICON. But after lessons with teachers, I was able understand art and its materials better. It was a privilege for me to attend Icon, with many great teachers who teach with their all heart for us. With variety of different lessons, I was able to learn not just to draw but many more. With great teachers and good friends, it was the best environment for anyone who desires to learn something new. As for me, icon is not just an academic class but also another family. ICON is like a family.

- Jamie Soh, Northwood High School

Icon is the place where I could not only build up my portfolios for college admissions but also learn so much about art fields. For past two years, the instructors showed me various types of art and explained about career options in details which eventually fascinated me to major in art. I thank so much to especially Kyoeun Lee teacher who helped me to finish my portfolios greatly and who always motivated me to improve.

- Chaeyeon Im, Northwood High School

My dream of becoming an artist was put into reality during my time at ICON. Because of the vast knowledge and experiences of all of the faculty, I was able to prepare a great portfolio. At ICON, I had the best experiences in my life.

- Hyojung Kim, Northwood High School

I attended Icon Art & Design studio’s Friday programs from the summer of 2005 until summer of 2010. Although I started the program out of mere curiosity in the world of art, the experience I had from the studio was paramount. For a bland, repressed humanities student like me, every hour I spent during the five years of time at Icon was like a blissful escape into a world of expression and creativity. The one-to-one guidance Director Lee provided not only improved my skills in diverse areas and genres of studio art but also in fully expressing myself. Director Lee guided me and encouraged me throughout the five years of my time there to express who I am and be myself. By 2010, she was more than a teacher, but a mentor and a friend. The experiences and the strengths I gained from being a part of her class helped me find out about what kind of an individual I am. The work I produced in Icon and the conviction I was able to build helped me get accepted into various prestigious universities and institutions such as Wesleyan University, UC Berkeley, Carleton College, and Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. I am always fond of the memories I had in Icon even to this day and will never regret every second I spent there. Thank you Icon Art & Design, for helping me develop my character and find out more about myself through art.

- Clemence Dongwoo Kim, Wesleyan University.

I've long dreamed of a community where creative and collaborative synergy flourish, and I believe Icon has made that possible for me. The instructors here are not only friendly and supportive but also adept at pushing and challenging me to think critically and creatively.

- Kevin Yang, Cooper Union

I attended Icon for a year and half. I had no experience of any kind of art before, and Icon showed me guidance of taking a first step as a designer. I attended Icon to learn how to design, but it actually helped me design the path of becoming a designer. Not only I learned how to make a portfolio and get into school, but I also learned something bigger than that, and I truly appreciate it.

- Aiden Park, ACCD