Kaan Hiini (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Pākehā) is an award-winning design director and strategist based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Often bold and innovative in its approach, his work uses creativity to grapple with complex social issues, amplify community voices, and decolonise Western design practice. Kaan is deeply committed to community leadership both within and beyond the design industry. He previously served as co-chair of the Auckland Pride Festival, championing queer creativity and nurturing takatāpui spaces, and currently co-chairs the Silo Theatre board.