Objective

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To obtain a summer internship position where I can create and implement trendsetting interface and interaction designs.

Education

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Master of Science in Information Specializing in Human-Computer Interaction
University of Michigan, School of Information, Ann-Arbor, MI
Graduation Date: April, 2010
- Course work: Interface and Interaction Design, Information Visualization, Evaluation of Systems and Services, Contextual Inquiry and Project Management, Design of Complex Web Sites

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Graduation Date: May, 2006
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2002-2006)
- UIUC Art&Design Scholarship
- Lydia E. Parker Bates Fund Scholarship

Work Experience

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UX Design Intern
Method (Summer 2009)
New York, NY
- Conducted end user research to address IA issues for better user experience.
- Collaborated closely with project managers, graphic designers to define product direction and UI requirements.
- Researched the current global trends of mobile phone usage patterns and translated the findings into lo-fi prototypes.
- Envisioned and designed a product that encompasses experience intended for both mobile and desktop applications.

Knowledge Navigation Center Consultant
Hatcher Graduate Library at University of Michigan (Fall 2008-Current)
Ann Arbor, MI
- Consult with students, faculty and staff as they learn new technologies, including software like Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie, Microsoft Office, and RefWorks, and hardware like scanners and storage devices.
- Complete projects for creating graphics for presentations, posters, and signs.

Usability and Visitor Experience Intern
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum (February 2009)
Chicago, IL
- Conducted interviews and surveys from various age groups for the new museum exhibit and the museum website.
- Recruited participants for usability testing.
- Developed usability test protocol and conducted usability testing of how users from different age groups interact with different input devices on World Wide Telescope.
- Strategized from the insights gathered from the user research to generate recommendations for improvements.

Graphic Designer (Freelance)
Micomp, Inc. (Fall 2006-Fall 2008)
Northbrook, IL
- Conducted comparative analysis to design competitive graphical elements for company’s POS interactive software.
- Collaborated closely with software engineers to improve the usability of the products.
- Created captivating design for company’s brochures, flyers, and website.

Projects

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eXtend - 2009 CHI Student Competition (December 2008 - Current)
Semi-Finalist
eXtend is a system that attempts to increase the lifespan of used IT equipment and reduce e-waste by implementing an online system that encourages a flow of equipment within the institution and local community.
- Planned and conducted user research using contextual inquiry methods.
- Integrated end user findings to conceptualize, identify, and establish key features.
- Created personas and scenarios to understand task flows of the target users.
- Generated wireframes and prototypes through an iterative process.

Talking Points - Design Team (January 2009 - Current)
Talking Points is an application for mobile devices that presents user generated location information of the landmarks around the city to the visually impaired individuals.
- Conducted user research on the current information use of visually impaired individuals.
- Designed the interaction flow chart based on the results synthesized from the interviews and usability testing.
- Collaborated closely with the development team to implement and improve the user-centered design of the application.

Computer Skills

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Proficient Skills

• HTML/CSS
• OmniGraffle
• Axure
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Fireworks
• Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Office

Basic Skills

• Python
• ActionScripts

Languages

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Fluent speaking and writing in Korean

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