MINJI KIM
WORKS- HYUNDAI MOTORS
- STAND BY, I’M GETTING READY
- HONGIK UNIVERSITY WEBSITE ‘
- HCI: DEEP SURFACE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYS
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UNSIGNED THINGS
- GLOBAL PATENTS USA KR CN
- ESSENTIALS OF PLASTIC RECYCLING
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NOMAD
- NORA-JU-KU (JAPANESE)
- KOREA PATENT
NASAL SEPTUM BRACES
READING DESK
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL
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Communication Design Dept. Interaction Studio
- PARTT INSTITUTE
- Graduate Mobile Interaction Design
- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
- Graduate UI Icon Design
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GRADUATE VISUAL Principles for Non-Designers
CERTIFICATES
- RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (RISD)
- Collegiate Teaching in Art and Design Certificate
- AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA)
- Psychological Research
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GOOGLE
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- FOUNDATIONS OF USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
- START THE UX DESIGN PROCESS: EMPATHIZE, DEFINE AND IDEATE
- Introduction to Psychology
- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
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©2025 MINJI KIM. Tansforming Complexity into Elegance Redefines UX for a Better Tomorrow.
Minji Kim is a product designer, turning complex challenges into clear, intuitive solutions that captivate users and enrich the design narrative.
She has worked across UIUX, industrial design, HCI research and ongoing G2b product as global patent owner.
Hyundai Motors:
Hydrogen-Powered EV Project
UI/UX Designer
Nov 2021 - Feb 2021
App Design | System Design | Visual Design
Team | 1 UI/UX Designer, 2 Mechanical engineers, 1 Automotive Designers
Presented to Hyundai’s C-level leadership
Created a hydrogen mobility charging service system to alleviate public concerns regarding the safety and accessibility of hydrogen energy, proposing an ecosystem that integrates Hyundai Elec-City buses and Personal Mobility devices using mechanical calculations and a connected app.
Stand by, I AM Getting Ready:
Experimental User Experience Design
RISD Masters of Industrial Design Thesis Link
User Experieince Designer
Sep 2023 - Jun 2024
Usability Test | User Research | Data Analysis
Thesis Comittee
1. Jessica Brown, Associate Professor at RISD
2. Melissa Marcotte, Ph.D., Psychology - Behavioral Science
3. Josh Glenn, Semiovox co-founder, Senior Analyst
Reimagining the digitally inspired "focused" mode for real-world contexts, this approach transforms social gatherings from obligatory to genuinely voluntary, empowering individuals to control their engagement.
Hongik University Website: Senior Show Online Exhibition
Web Designer
December 2021 - March 2022
Website Design | Design System | 3D Motion Design
Team | 4 Web Designer
Created an exhibition website and a cross-platform design system tailored for mobile, tablet, and web interfaces, complemented by a promotional design strategy that featured an interactive poster with Hover animations to enhance the exhibition's visual impact.
TOK: Dehumidifier Remote Controller
2020
Rain and humidity frustrate users—sticky, disruptive, out of control. "Tok" changes that. Inspired by a water drop’s sound and shape, this simple, effective remote puts comfort back in the user’s hands.
Deep Surface Liquid Crystal Displays for Extended Reality Applications:
Human Computer Interaction Research
Minji Kim: Session Chair at Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET) Conference Link
Full Published Paper Link
Product Designer&Researcher
Sep 2023 - August 2024
Hands on Prototype | Userability Test and Analysis
Team | 2 Product Designers, 2 Computer Science Engineers, 1 Assistant Professor of the Practice of Engineering @ Brown University, Ian Gonsher: )
Widely adopted 3D displays remain elusive, inspiring the creation of Deep Surface Liquid Crystal Displays (DS-LCD)—a layered, transparent LCD system that blends stereoscopic and volumetric techniques without additional artifacts.
Unsigned Things:
Speculative Design
Korean Society of Design Science (KSDS)
International Fall Invitational Exhibition | Grand Prize
Behance Publication
Product Designer
Dec 2020 - Feb 2021
Product Design | Prototyping | 3D Modeling & Rendering | CMF Research
Team | 9 Product Designers
Design has long aimed for universal user experience, but AI-driven tools and maker movements often prioritize optimization over individuality. In a post-COVID world of diverse, polarized lifestyles, this project questions the "design for all" ideal. Participating designers identified unmet desires in their daily lives—needs mass production overlooks—and created customized, fictional products. These objects, undefined and unnamed by anyone but their users, challenge conventional design norms.
Global Patents:
Light Guide Lamp
USA | South Korea | China
Patent Owner,
Design Owner
2017 - Present
Royalty Recipient2024 - Present
Korea Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. (KET), South Korea
This project enabled large-scale production of globally patented design products via Government-to-Business (B2G) partnerships. Exclusive licensing rights were secured, proving scalability for domestic and international markets.
Essential of plastic recycling: discursive design
Industrial Design Student
2021
Hongik University, BFA Industrial Design Thesis
Thesis Link
This work stems from reflection as an industrial designer and producer, emphasizing conscientious choices in material selection and use. If cutting plastic waste proves challenging, this thesis aims to spark a discussion on better solutions.
nomad: fashion soft goods
Hongik Fashion + Product Design
Bag Designer
2020
Pattern Design | CMF Research | Photography
Designed a soft goods bag that embodies a portable sense of comfort and reliability, offering individuals a stylish, heartfelt companion to lean on anytime, anywhere.
Redefining Shoe Design: Rethinking Traditional Techniques and Addressing Enduring Pain Points
Shoe Designer
Oct. 2023 - Dec 2023
Pattern Design | 3D Printing | 3D Modeling
1. Creating Shoes Without a Shoe Last (Solidworks&Rhino)
2.Restructuring High Heels(Rhino&Adobe Illustrator)
Ceramic Dinnerware
DesignerJan. 2022 - Feb. 2023
Basic Ceramic techniques | Glaze Testing
APPLE HOLDER
Designer
Sep. 2022 - Oct. 2022
Metalworking
Technical Drawings
Designer
2018 - 2022
Art works
Artist
2016 - 2019
Nora-Ju-Ku:
Japanese Education App Redesign
UI/UX Designer
Jun 2021 -Dec 2021
Revamped a Japanese learning app for teens, crafting wireframes and overhauling the design system—spanning colors, typography, and visuals—while reimagining the app’s mascot to elevate engagement and reinforce brand identity.
share your memories like never before mrna : speculative design
Designer
Sep. 2022 - Oct. 2022
Team | Minji Kim, Yuxin Jin, Ethan Howard
Videography | 3D Printing
share your memories like never before mrna : speculative design
Designer
Nov. 2022 - Dec 2022
Team | Minji Kim, Ethan Howard, Yoon Shin
Videography | 3D Printing
Korea Patent:
Nasal Septum Braces
South Korea
Patent Owner,
Design Owner
2020 - Present
This patented design offers a non-invasive solution for nasal septum issues, addressing the needs of users unable to pursue surgery due to financial, personal, or allergy concerns.