Yeunjae Kim

Product Designer

Designing with Empathy, Innovation, and a Sweet Heart 💞

With a keen eye for observation and a knack for problem-solving, I thrive in all kinds of environments—from the scrappy chaos of startups🛠️ to the intricate processes of large corporations🏢. I’ve had the privilege of tackling design challenges across industries like retail, medical, education, enterprise, and non-profits. Basically, if there’s a problem to solve, I’m ready to roll up my sleeves (and maybe grab a coffee☕️ along the way).

Currently, I’m a Product Designer👩🏻💻 in the digital healthcare industry, where I work with AI and technology to simplify complex medical workflows and make life easier for users. (Think of me as the friendly translator between technology and humans.) Before this, I co-founded Hot Takes, a social app designed based on the meaningful connections. On the academic side🎓, I earned my Master’s degree in  Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design and Cornell Tech, where I specialized in creating products that are as delightful as they are functional.

Looking ahead, I believe that in an AI-driven world, designers are like modern-day superheroes💫—not with capes, but with empathy💞 and wireframes✍🏻. I’m convinced that putting myself in someone else’s shoes (and maybe walking a mile in them👣) is the secret to creating designs that truly matter. Whether it’s improving the small stuff, like finding the perfect shade of blue for a button, or tackling the big challenges—yes, even climate change—I’m ready to take them on with humor, heart, and a meticulous attention to detail.

Years of experience

5+

Education level

Master's

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

Work Experience

Product Designer

Nov 2024 - Current

Soundable Health, Inc.

UX Designer

Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

SMA Group NYC

Co-founder & Lead Product Designer

Jan 2023 - May 2024

Hot Takes Social, Inc.

Product Designer

Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

29 Labs,
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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