About
All of my design projects explore how meaningful and enjoyable user experiences can transform our lives. I believe in the power of deep user research to shape meaningful connections between users and design.
As a multidisciplinary industrial designer and researcher, I specialize in transforming quantitative/qualitative data into captivating design strategies and user narratives that elevate technology UX in our daily lives.
My approach combines data-driven insights with design, delivering innovative solutions that are both impactful and emotionally stunning. Whether through advanced products, mobility, or graphic designs, I ensure every detail reflects the client's meaningful vision and resonates with users.
Collaboration is at the heart of what I do, and I'm passionate about implementing design that not only stands out but also leaves a lasting impression. Let’s create something extraordinary together.
Background
2024—2025 Cornell University Post-doc.
Future UX Design Strategy for Well-being and Sustainability
(NY, The U.S.A)
2024—2024 Kookmin University Teaching Assistant Professor
Industrial Design - Product Design III (Seoul, South Korea)
2019—2024 UNIST Ph.D.
Design Innovation through Meaning Blending
Design Thinking Lab (Ulsan, South Korea)
2017—2019 UNIST M.S.
Future Technology Products and Mobility Design Projects
Designo T9 Lab (Ulsan, South Korea)
2013—2017 UNIST B.S.
Major in Industrial Design
Minor in Human Factors Engineering
(Ulsan, South Korea)
Featured Awards
RED DOT DESIGN AWARD
2024 — RESPA CHUPS Pediatric Asthma Inhaler
2024 — SAFIE Ice Lake Safety Zone Visualization Device
2024 — LUMIVITA Gas Asphyxiation Prevention Solution
IDEA DESIGN AWARD
2022 — SAFE UP Safety Zone Visualization in Radiation Disaster
2019 — URBAN Micro Electric Vehicle for Young Adults
IF DESIGN AWARD
2023 — COACH A2Z Autonomous Shuttle Bus
2020 — $911 Emergency Rescue Drone
Exhibitions & Hornored
2025—Design Korea 2025, Upcoming
Selfutura (Seoul, South Korea)
2024—Postdoctoral Fellowship PI Granted by NRF
Investigation of the relationships between product attachment and sustainable use behavior
(National Research Foundation of Korea)
2021—Industry-Academia Cooperation Project Challenge Award presented by the Minister of MOTIE, KIAT
$911 Emergency Rescue Drone designed by UNIST x Dronedom
(Seoul, South Korea)
2021—Busan National Science Museum, Hello Robot
911$ Rescue Drone, BabyKing
(Busan; Daegu; Gwangju, South Korea)
2018—Design Korea 2018, K-Design DNA
Zero Capsule, BabyKing
(Goyang Kintex, South Korea)