About
Multi-disciplinary designer whose work is driven by human centric design. His work draws inspiration from nature and technological advacements; he endeavors to expand subtleties into the field of industrial design and product design.
With his interest in cars, he has participated in a design project sponsored by NASA at Art Center College of Design and currently attends University of California, Los Angeles to study graphic design, product development, and marketing strategies.
His artistic pieces been featured on numerous Art Center College of Design catalogues, The Clu Gallery, The New Wight Gallery, and Migration: DMA Undergraduate Show of 2020. His clients include: UCLA Department of Design Media Arts, ICONIC Protein, and MUSE & CO. Outdoors.
Please email for any opportunities.
With his interest in cars, he has participated in a design project sponsored by NASA at Art Center College of Design and currently attends University of California, Los Angeles to study graphic design, product development, and marketing strategies.
His artistic pieces been featured on numerous Art Center College of Design catalogues, The Clu Gallery, The New Wight Gallery, and Migration: DMA Undergraduate Show of 2020. His clients include: UCLA Department of Design Media Arts, ICONIC Protein, and MUSE & CO. Outdoors.
Please email for any opportunities.
Work Experience
ICONIC Protein | Graphic Designer
Redesigned and established branding for the startup company through the visual representation of package design, marketing, and advertising. Products were more recognizable after the redesign while being introduced to different retailers.
Santa Monica CA,
June 2019 - Present
InArt Studio | Instructor
Taught graphic design and computer softwares by designing effective curricula. Developed key communication skills to work with students from different age groups. Successfully guided students to create eye-catching portfolios to get into Ivy League univeisites and art/design colleges.
Los Angeles CA,
May 2017 - Present
UCLA | Social Media Coordinator
Designed and planned posts for different social media outlets at UCLA’s department of Design | Arts to promote artist events and awareness for students and staff members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles CA,
April 2020 - Present
Redesigned and established branding for the startup company through the visual representation of package design, marketing, and advertising. Products were more recognizable after the redesign while being introduced to different retailers.
Santa Monica CA,
June 2019 - Present
InArt Studio | Instructor
Taught graphic design and computer softwares by designing effective curricula. Developed key communication skills to work with students from different age groups. Successfully guided students to create eye-catching portfolios to get into Ivy League univeisites and art/design colleges.
Los Angeles CA,
May 2017 - Present
UCLA | Social Media Coordinator
Designed and planned posts for different social media outlets at UCLA’s department of Design | Arts to promote artist events and awareness for students and staff members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles CA,
April 2020 - Present
UCLA | Graphic Designer & Lab Assistant
Designed and implemented departmental branding across all labs within the department while overseeing and scheduling other student workers in the print lab for assistance. Introduced a new departmental branding template being used for websites and door/wall graphics across the building.
Los Angeles CA,
June 2017 - Present
MUSE & Co. Outdoors | Graphic Designer
Responsible for designing printed matter such as brochures to introduce two different vehicle models manufactured by the company.
Los Angeles CA, (Remote)
March 2021
Designed and implemented departmental branding across all labs within the department while overseeing and scheduling other student workers in the print lab for assistance. Introduced a new departmental branding template being used for websites and door/wall graphics across the building.
Los Angeles CA,
June 2017 - Present
MUSE & Co. Outdoors | Graphic Designer
Responsible for designing printed matter such as brochures to introduce two different vehicle models manufactured by the company.
Los Angeles CA, (Remote)
March 2021
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Arts in Design | Media Arts; Emphasis in Industrial Design and Graphic Design
Minor in Entrepreneurship; Emphasis in Product & Business Development and Marketing Strategy
Bachelors of Arts in Design | Media Arts; Emphasis in Industrial Design and Graphic Design
Minor in Entrepreneurship; Emphasis in Product & Business Development and Marketing Strategy
Achievements & Recognition
DailyBruin
Article: “Design media arts exhibit highlights artists’ interpretations of migration”
Mars Rover Design Competition at Art Center College of Design
Successsully designed the most capable vehicle for the Mars Rover project sponsored by NASA. Personal name was engraved onto the Mars Rover: Curiosity.
LA Art Book Fair | Art Books for DMA
Article: “Design media arts exhibit highlights artists’ interpretations of migration”
Mars Rover Design Competition at Art Center College of Design
Successsully designed the most capable vehicle for the Mars Rover project sponsored by NASA. Personal name was engraved onto the Mars Rover: Curiosity.
LA Art Book Fair | Art Books for DMA
President of The Undergraduate Student Council | UCLA
Dean’s List and Scholarship | UCLA
DMA Scholarship | UCLA
Award of Distinction | UCLA DMA Undergraduate Exhibition Scholarship
Anderson Ranch Scholarship
Dean’s List and Scholarship | UCLA
DMA Scholarship | UCLA
Award of Distinction | UCLA DMA Undergraduate Exhibition Scholarship
Anderson Ranch Scholarship
Software
Proficiency
Proficiency
Tools and softwares that I have learned and am continuing to use for my projects.
Design
Adobe Illustrator
Vector graphic, packaging, branding, product design, digital mockups, print, illustration
Vector graphic, packaging, branding, product design, digital mockups, print, illustration
Advanced
Adobe Photoshop
Digital mockups, product design, image manipulation, animation, digital sketching, print design
Digital mockups, product design, image manipulation, animation, digital sketching, print design
Advanced
Adobe InDesign
Editorial design, PDF/booklet formation, print/book design
Editorial design, PDF/booklet formation, print/book design
Advanced
Adobe XD
Wireframing, hi-fidelity mockups, prototyping, deliverables
Wireframing, hi-fidelity mockups, prototyping, deliverables
Advanced
Figma
Wireframing, hi-fidelity mockups, prototyping, deliverables
Wireframing, hi-fidelity mockups, prototyping, deliverables
Advanced
3D Modeling
and Render
and Render
Blender
3d modeling, animation, material prototyping, product design, physics simulation, lighting, rendering, visualization
3d modeling, animation, material prototyping, product design, physics simulation, lighting, rendering, visualization
Advanced
Autodesk Maya
3d modeling, animation, material prototyping, product design, physics simulation, lighting, rendering, visualization
3d modeling, animation, material prototyping, product design, physics simulation, lighting, rendering, visualization
Advanced
Rhinoceros
Class-A 3d modeling, product design, prototyping, visualization
Class-A 3d modeling, product design, prototyping, visualization
Advanced
Keyshot
Soft poly-mesh modeling, mesh optimization, material prototyping, visualization
Soft poly-mesh modeling, mesh optimization, material prototyping, visualization
Advanced
MAXON Cinema 4D
3d modeling, animation, material prototyping, product design, physics simulation, lighting, rendering, visualization
3d modeling, animation, material prototyping, product design, physics simulation, lighting, rendering, visualization
Familiar
Autodesk Fusion 360
3d modeling, product design, rigidity simulation, visualization
3d modeling, product design, rigidity simulation, visualization
Learning
Autodesk Alias Suite
3d modeling, product design, rigidity simulation, visualization
3d modeling, product design, rigidity simulation, visualization
Learning
Video and
Animation
Animation
Adobe After Effects
Animation, motion, video editing
Animation, motion, video editing
Advanced
Adobe Premiere Pro
Animation, motion, video editing
Animation, motion, video editing
Advanced
Other
P5.js
Visual-based creative coding
Visual-based creative coding
Familiar
Processing
Visual-based creative coding
Visual-based creative coding
Familiar
Languages
English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent