Hello, I'm Kim!
At UC Davis, I’ve found the perfect fusion of my interests: Cognitive Science teaches me how people think and behave, while Design shows me how to turn those insights into meaningful experiences. Together, they form the foundation of how I approach problem-solving, storytelling, and strategy.
MY VALUES
Creativity is critical thinking
I believe in designing with both intention and emotion. Data tells one story, but design brings it to life—bridging the gap between insight and impact. For me, creativity is not separate from critical thinking; it is critical thinking, shaped by curiosity, empathy, and the desire to connect.
MY MINDSET
Stay curious
I’ve never believed in being just one thing. My work lives at the intersection of visuals, research, and code, and I’m always chasing the next spark of inspiration. I’m constantly pushing beyond the boundaries of any single title. Because to me, design isn’t just a job—it’s how I move through the world.
MY INTERESTS
Music
You can find me listening to music while designing, at the heart of live shows, or organizing events that bring people together through shared sound. Whether it’s curating playlists or helping set the stage, I see music as a universal language that inspires connection and emotion.
EXPERIENCE
Campus Ambassador
Goldenvoice
May 2025 - Present
Design Coordinator
ASUCD Entertainment Council
Feb. 2025 - Present
Front-End Developer
#Include
Feb. 2025 - Present
Product Designer
Codelab
Oct. 2024 - Present
Computer Room Consultant Senior Media
UC Davis Information and Educational Technology (IET)
Aug. 2023 – Present
Product Design Intern
VARIANTZ
Jun. 2024 - Aug. 2024
SKILLS
VISUAL DESIGN
Illustrator
Indesign
Photoshop
Lightroom
VIDEO & MOTION
After Effects
UI/UX Design
Figma
UX RESEARCH
User Surveys, Personas, Competitive Analysis, Information Architecture, User Flows, Sitemaps, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation
DEVELOPMENT
HTML, CSS/SCSS, Javascript, Java, R, Github, React, Responsive Web Design, Cross-Collaboration
Hello, I'm Kim!
At UC Davis, I’ve found the perfect fusion of my interests: Cognitive Science teaches me how people think and behave, while Design shows me how to turn those insights into meaningful experiences. Together, they form the foundation of how I approach problem-solving, storytelling, and strategy.
MY VALUES
Creativity is critical thinking
I believe in designing with both intention and emotion. Data tells one story, but design brings it to life—bridging the gap between insight and impact. For me, creativity is not separate from critical thinking; it is critical thinking, shaped by curiosity, empathy, and the desire to connect.
MY MINDSET
Stay curious
I’ve never believed in being just one thing. My work lives at the intersection of visuals, research, and code, and I’m always chasing the next spark of inspiration. I’m constantly pushing beyond the boundaries of any single title. Because to me, design isn’t just a job—it’s how I move through the world.
MY INTERESTS
Music
You can find me listening to music while designing, at the heart of live shows, or organizing events that bring people together through shared sound. Whether it’s curating playlists or helping set the stage, I see music as a universal language that inspires connection and emotion.
EXPERIENCE
Campus Ambassador
Goldenvoice
May 2025 - Present
Design Coordinator
ASUCD Entertainment Council
Feb. 2025 - Present
Front-End Developer
#Include
Feb. 2025 - Present
Product Designer
Codelab
Oct. 2024 - Present
Computer Room Consultant Senior Media
UC Davis Information and Educational Technology (IET)
Aug. 2023 – Present
Product Design Intern
VARIANTZ
Jun. 2024 - Aug. 2024
SKILLS
VISUAL DESIGN
Illustrator
Indesign
Photoshop
Lightroom
VIDEO & MOTION
After Effects
UI/UX Design
Figma
UX RESEARCH
User Surveys, Personas, Competitive Analysis, Information Architecture, User Flows, Sitemaps, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation
DEVELOPMENT
HTML, CSS/SCSS, Javascript, Java, R, Github, React, Responsive Web Design, Cross-Collaboration