I am Han Edward So Eckelberg, founder of ECKEL漢TECH, a Seattle-based photomedia creative practice specializing in video production, photography, graphic design, and visual storytelling. My work combines artistic vision with strategic communication, producing content for marketing campaigns, social media, community engagement, brand storytelling, and documentary projects.
Through ECKEL漢TECH, I create visual content that helps organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and community groups connect with their audiences. My work spans promotional videos, documentary storytelling, event coverage, photography, social media content, branding materials, and digital marketing assets, always with an emphasis on authentic stories and meaningful impact.
My award-winning work has been published and featured by organizations including Nike, Starbucks, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Times, Fujifilm Sonosite, Washington Healthplanfinder, and OCA Asian Pacific Advocates.
Born in Seattle and raised in the culturally rich neighborhood of Beacon Hill, I am of Chinese (Cantonese) and German heritage. Growing up in one of the most diverse communities in the United States shaped my passion for the arts, community advocacy, and cultural storytelling. The people, histories, and experiences of South Seattle continue to influence both my professional work and personal creative practice.
I earned degrees in Art (Photo/Media) and American Ethnic Studies from the University of Washington, with minors in Oceania and Pacific Islander Studies and Diversity. In 2023, I completed a Master of Communication in Communities & Networks through the university's Communication Leadership program.
As an artist, I explore themes of Asian American identity, community, mobility, belonging, and neighborhood change. Influenced by local creatives such as MXT Visuals, Kcoyi, EddieJJen, Xuanda, and Blue Scholars, I use photomedia as a tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, social commentary, and connection.
Through every project, whether commercial, community-based, or personal, I strive to create work that honors my heritage, represents my community, and tells stories that matter.
BEHIND THE LOGO
Some people see a dumpling.
Some see a smile.
Some even see the Space Needle.
For me, it's all of those things.
The ECKEL漢TECH mark is part signature, part seal, part self-portrait. It reflects the influences that shaped me: growing up in South Seattle, navigating multiple cultures, and finding community through art. Identity is never just one thing. Cultures overlap. Stories intersect. Meanings evolve.
That's the spirit behind ECKEL漢TECH.
Rooted in Seattle's South End, I use video, photography, and design to tell stories that connect people to place, culture, and community. Every project is an opportunity to create something visually engaging while remaining grounded in the values that matter most:
Respect. Honesty. Peace. Integrity.
These aren't just words. They're creative principles.
They influence how I work with clients, how I represent communities, and how I approach every story I tell.
Whether documenting a community story, designing a visual identity, or producing a film, the goal remains the same: to create work that represents people with authenticity and care.
Because in art, in storytelling, and in life,
it's all in the technique.
