I am a UX & Product Designer based in New York

With the ability to observe phenomena, she likes to discover glitches worldwide and solve them in innovative and effective ways. She has professional experience in UX, product, service, and spatial design for a multitude of clients across multiple industries, including retail, education, enterprises, and non-profits.

Recently, she achieved her Master's degree in Design and Technology from Parsons↗ , specializing in User Experience Design and product design. Additionally, she further honed her skills at Cornell Tech↗  through the Product Studio course, co-founding the social app, Hot Takes, with her colleagues.

Looking ahead to her future career, she aims to maintain a meticulous and detail-oriented approach, as she finds joy in untangling complex challenges and bringing about positive change for people. As a passionate designer, she remains dedicated to continuous self-improvement and enhancing her surroundings' value.

Years of experience

5

Education level

Master's

Product Design
User Experience Design
User Interaction
Mobile · Web App
Visual Design

Work Experience

UX Designer

Feb 2024 - Current

SMA Group NYC

Co-founder & Lead Product Designer

Jan 2023 - May 2024

Hot Takes Social Inc.

Product Designer (Contract)

Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

29 Labs

UX Design Intern

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Cyphics

Strategical Design Intern

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

SANGWHA

Spatial Experience Designer

Dec 2018 - Sep 2020

KESSON

VMD (Visual Merchandiser)

Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

LVMH CHRISTIAN
DIOR Cosmetic

Work Experience

Co-founder & Product Designer

2023 - Current

@Hot Takes

Product Design Contractor

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

@29 Labs

Service & UX Design Intern

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

@Cyphics

Strategical Design Intern

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

@SANGWHA

Space & Furniture Designer

Dec 2018 - Sep 2020

@KESSON

Visual Merchandise Intern

Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

@LVMH CHRISTIAN
DIOR Cosmetic

Other Experience

Research Assistant

Jan 2023 - May 2023

Parsons School of Design

UX Designer (course work)

Aug2022 - Nov 2022

Bloomberg

Other Experience

Research Assistant

Jan 2023 - May 2023

Parsons School of Design

UX Designer (course work)

Aug2022 - Nov 2022

Bloomberg

Education

Parsons School of Design

Master's  | Design and Technology

2021 - 2023

New York, NY

Cornell Tech

Product / Start-up Studio

2022 - 2023

New York, NY

Hongik University

Bachelor's | Industrial Design

2013 - 2018

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Arts High School

Design

2009 - 2012

Seoul, South Korea

Education

Parsons School of Design

Master's  | Design and Technology

2021 - 2023

New York, NY

Cornell Tech

Product / Start-up Studio

2022 - 2023

New York, NY

Hongik University

Bachelor's | Industrial Design

2013 - 2018

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Arts High School

Design

2009 - 2012

Seoul, South Korea

Awards/ Honors

NEWVIEW AWARDS 2021

Participant

Nov. 2021

New York, NY

IBM Quantum Jam

Finalist

Oct. 2021

New York, NY

Parsons Merit Scholarship

Fall 2021 - Spring 2023

2021 - 2023

New York, NY

Hongik University Scholarship

Spring 2013 - Spring 2018

2013 - 2018

Seoul, South Korea

2010 Gwangju Biennale
"Youth Snow Art Award"

Participation Award

Nov. 2010

Seoul, South Korea

Awards/ Honors

NEWVIEW AWARDS 2021

Participant

Nov. 2021

New York, NY

IBM Quantum Jam

Finalist

Oct. 2021

New York, NY

Parsons Merit Scholarship

Fall 2021 - Spring 2023

2021 - 2023

New York, NY

Hongik University Scholarship

Spring 2013 - Spring 2018

2013 - 2018

Seoul, South Korea

2010 Gwangju Biennale
"Youth Snow Art Award"

Participation Award

Nov. 2010

Seoul, South Korea

Contact

If you're interested in learning more about my experience, feel free to reach out at

yeunjae.k@gmail.com

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