Hi, I’m Yuri •ᴗ•

Hi, I’m Yuri •ᴗ•

Hi, I’m Yuri •ᴗ•

I am a product designer currently pursuing Master of Science in Human-Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington. I am always striving to create interfaces that seamlessly integrate cultural nuances. I want to make user experiences more meaningful and inclusive for everyone.

My inspirations stem from traveling abroad and exploring different cities. I am committed to my mission of bridging cultures through design and education. Design has the power to transcend borders and foster understanding between people from all walks of life. I love learning new design methods in user research across cultures. I am always mindful of the rich backgrounds of my Korean-Japanese heritage that informs every pixel and interaction I create.

I am a product designer currently pursuing Master of Science in Human-Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington. I am always striving to create interfaces that seamlessly integrate cultural nuances. I want to make user experiences more meaningful and inclusive for everyone.

My inspirations stem from traveling abroad and exploring different cities. I am committed to my mission of bridging cultures through design and education. Design has the power to transcend borders and foster understanding between people from all walks of life. I love learning new design methods in user research across cultures. I am always mindful of the rich backgrounds of my Korean-Japanese heritage that informs every pixel and interaction I create.

How I got into Product Design…

How I got into Product Design…

Before pivoting my career as a product designer, my world was immersed in art and design. Working at various agencies, I had the opportunity to experience all sorts of design from editorial design to designing immersive experiences for client campaigns. But, I often found myself questioning how these designs could better connect with the people seeing or using them. I wanted to bridge that gap between design and user engagement.

This curiosity led me to explore UI/UX design by joining the CreateSC 2-day designathon with my friends. Through this experience, I got to gain a deeper understanding of user-centered design and our collaborative teamwork led us to be in the top 8 finalists! This led to my newly found passion for product design—where design, problem-solving, and user experience intersect with one another.

Before pivoting my career as a product designer, my world was immersed in art and design. Working at various agencies, I had the opportunity to experience all sorts of design from editorial design to designing immersive experiences for client campaigns. But, I often found myself questioning how these designs could better connect with the people seeing or using them. I wanted to bridge that gap between design and user engagement.

This curiosity led me to explore UI/UX design by joining the CreateSC 2-day designathon with my friends. Through this experience, I got to gain a deeper understanding of user-centered design and our collaborative teamwork led us to be in the top 8 finalists! This led to my newly found passion for product design—where design, problem-solving, and user experience intersect with one another.

Outside of designing…

Outside of designing…

I am a world traveler, dog whisperer, music nerd, avid movie fan, and anime figurine collector. Always in search of new life experiences, I enjoy journaling to help me reflect and appreciate things in the moment!

I am a world traveler, dog whisperer, music nerd, avid movie fan, and anime figurine collector. Always in search of new life experiences, I enjoy journaling to help me reflect and appreciate things in the moment!