ABOUT

Born in South Korea, Seoul.
Lived in three different countries so far.

An artist and a designer who has no fear of expanding the boundaries.

EDUCATION

August 2019- May 2024

BFA Interior Design, Pratt Institute, NY, Brooklyn
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in interior design, Minor in Film/Video

EXPERIENCE

August 2024 —

Part-time Sales Associate at MUJI U.S.A. Limited, New York, United States

Maintained strong customer service skills, the ability to work well in a team environment, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Utilized skills in color theory, spatial design, and current design trends, integrating my interior design expertise to support effective merchandising and enhance the store's aesthetics in line with MUJI's brand identity.

May 2022 — July 2022

Internship at GL Associates, Seoul, South Korea

Investigated and analyzed for the Korean National Museum of Urban Architecture (NMUA) interior/program design contest and Samsung semiconductor exhibition
Advanced the quality and efficiency throughout both designing processes as a team

June 2023 — August 2023

Internship at Designhouse M+, Seoul, South Korea

Supported marketing and design for the <Seoul Design Festival>and <Busan Design Week> in the Exhibition team
Created video shorts for Home Living Korea magazine

August 2022-2024

Chair of Student Life at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Boosted communication ability by being a voice for colleagues on campus
Generated decision considering acceptance of new clubs, club funding, events on Campus

February 2024

Invited Workshop Instructor, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Demonstrated animation workshop using Adobe Premiere Pro in the interior department, targeting the class of 2025, assisting Professor Anne Coggan Crawford.

June 2022 — August 2023

Private Tutoring (English & Children's Art), South Korea

Created and implemented lesson plans within children-led curiosities and interests.

March 2020 — August 2020

Part-time job at MUD COFFEE, South Korea

Maintained high customer service standards at all times.
Customized interior experiences by generating exhibitions

ACHIEVEMENTS

November 2023

SDGs Design International Awards 2023

Awarded Honorable Mention in SDGs Design International Awards 2023
Proposed an architectural design for a new rainwater harvesting system to improve hygiene in South Sudan's refugee areas.

February 2023 — October 2023

Permanent archive & student exhibition for SP23 PEAW

Selected to be part of the permanent Pratt exhibition for Pratt Earth Action Week Student Exhibit/Archive (PEAW)
Proposed a curtain design for the Brooklyn Navy Yard office by participating INT-302.

May 2023

Nominated for the Charles Pratt Memorial Scholarship, Brooklyn

February 2020 — February 2024

President’s List Honors (GPA 3.6 Higher with 12 or more Credits)

August 2019

International Merit-Based Scholarship

March 2018

Winner, Cornell University FSAD Awards

Won first prize in a student fashion design competition about 'fear'.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

August 2022-2024

Pratt Institute BFA Interior Design Student Senate

August 2022-2024

Social Media Coordinator of IIDA Pratt Chapter

April 2023-2024

Student Advisor at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

August 2022-2024

Creator / President of PICA (Pratt Inclusive Communication Association)

Created a club to increase interaction between the Pratt community.
Enabled and developed a physical flea market system for Pratt students regarding environmental sustainability

August 2023 -

Curator / Creator of ITDA Exhibition Curation Team

Curated and designed an exhibition, ‘Point A to Point B: A triptych of transformation,’ which showcases the works of Korean-American and Korean international student artists who explore temporal transitions, shedding light on the essence of continuous living and transformative change

Freelance art commissions

Earned over ~$1000 by selling and commissioned paintings