Hey there, I’m Junghyun

I was first introduced to UX and human-centered design in college, and was immediately intrigued by (and continue to be intrigued by) how the human experience interconnects with the design of technology. As a designer, and as someone who “simply has to know”, one of the biggest joys is watching ideas come to life through collaborative endeavors, addressing the “what if’s” in life.

What I’m currently up to:

📖 Finishing The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
🪄 Rewatching the Harry Potter series (I’m a huge Potterhead)
🎮 Playing Chef RPG on a gaming PC that I built by myself :]

Experience

Honda Research Institute
Product Designer

Spearheaded 0 to 1 AI solution, called Aether, to streamline researcher workflows using generative AI. Co-led building design system for Aether. Our final solution led to improved productivity when researchers conducted literature review at the beginning of new research projects.

Philips, Healthcare
UX/UI Designer

Researched and designed dashboard to improve customer experience for durable medical equipment suppliers within a B2B2C model. Collaborated in cross-functional team and presented to executives.

International Computer Science Institute
Design Researcher

Translated raw data into actionable insights about smart home privacy by analyzing user interviews while working in a remote cross-stakeholder team. Published research paper on cross-platform privacy design recommendations in smart home environments.

Berkeleytime
Product Designer

Pitched, designed and shipped Berkeleytime Scheduler to be used by 26,000+ users, reducing friction during course scheduling. Collaborated in a remote, cross-functional team of 15 engineers, designers, and product managers on product usability evaluations, new product features, and the Berkeleytime design system.

Starbutter AI
Graphic Design and UI/UX Intern

Reported directly to co-founders in an early-stage startup to validate and ship design updates for an AI consumer mobile chatbot app that personalizes car insurance shopping. Also created marketing visuals and Starbutter style guide.