Shift ; from saipan
to los angleles
from Korea to Saipan to Los Angeles, I’ve been shifting places since a young age. I learned that what matters most is not where I am, but who I am and what I bring.
with passion and commitment, the same environment transforms into completely different experiences. - that’s how I see design.
industrial design
I fell in love with industrial design in eighth grade when I realized that my creations could positively impact lives worldwide.
passion
grew up on Saipan, a small island where learning about design wasn't easy.
from books to videos, practicing my drawing and design skills every chance I got.
artcenter
all those late nights of practice paid off when I got accepted to ArtCenter, one of the best design schools in the world. Now that I'm here, I put my whole heart into learning to perfect my work.
not giving up
my journey taught me that hard work always leads somewhere good.
starting from a tiny island, I turned my dream into reality through dedication and never giving up.
for fun
apart from design, I've always loved creative storytelling.
planning, storyboarding, filming, and editing short films and music videos.
it’s been my passion since I was young.
recognition
awards
Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore exhibition - smart optic | 2025
Red Dot Design Museum in Xiamen exhibition - ofiistory | 2025
ArtCenter Provost List | 2023 - 2025
ArtCenter gallery exhibition - SPARKiT | 2024
TOYOTA doner scholarship | 2024
ArtCenter gallery exhibition - ofiistory | 2024
ArtCenter gallery exhibition - friendly wood | 2021
Red dot award - winner | smart optic | 2025
IDEA awards - Finalist | smat optic | 2025
IDEA awards - Finalist | LumiCraft | 2024
Core 77 - Runner up | Ofiistory | 2024
A’Design award - Winner | Ofiistory | 2024
Outdoor design award - Winner | Pocket Fire | 2022
A’Design award - Runner up | Friendly Wood | 2022
IDEA awards - Finalist | Friendly Wood | 2021
IHA award - Honorable Mentions |Friendly Wood | 2021