A Designer who gives back to society
Before becoming a Product Designer, I served two years as a police officer in South Korea. Through this experience, I learned the importance of discipline, teamwork, and serving the community.
During my service, I also contributed to a CPTED mural project that transformed high-crime neighborhoods into safer and more welcoming spaces. This taught me that design can be more than aesthetics. It can create impact, foster safety, and improve people’s lives.
I carry this perspective into my UX practice today by pursuing design that resonates with people and contributes positively to society.
Designing through renovation
Learned craftsmanship from Metal art
During my undergraduate years, I briefly majored in Metal Craft Design, where I worked hands-on with raw materials through forging, welding, and polishing. These processes required patience, precision, and a deep respect for craftsmanship.
I learned that every detail matters. The durability and timeless quality of metal craft comes from countless invisible refinements. In the same way, great UX design is built through iteration, attention to detail, and an understanding of the tools and materials, whether those are users, data, or technology.
This experience continues to shape how I approach digital design today: with craftsmanship, care, and the belief that good design should last.