
My story (if you'd like to know)
There was a time when I felt lost searching for my passion. I explored from all angles: studied philosophy in undergrad, then international affairs with a focus on quantitative studies, and later co-founded Smart Closet, where I discovered my true calling—product design. While these paths seemed unrelated, looking back, I see how they connect. Philosophy honed my empathy and curiosity for human behavior, while data analytics sharpened my analytical skills, emphasizing the need for data-driven insights. Together, they laid the foundation for my work as a designer.
Seeing users love our products and witnessing the positive impact on their lives is what drives me in product design. I thrive in collaborating with teams to perfect each detail to deliver the right product. Over the past few years, I’ve designed impactful experiences across Silicon Valley startups, working on projects in areas including social media and mental health, and designing for technologies like AI, audio and video processing, AR etc. In my spare time, I also develop apps and founded NextApps to bring more ideas to life.
What I do in my spare time
developing apps, traveling, photographing, painting, LEGO, reading, Zelda
2024 - Now
Design Advisor at InspectMind AI
2024 - Now
Founder at Next Apps
2022 - 2024
Product Designer at Lotic.ai
2021 - 2022
Founding Product Designer at Youpi (Realm AI)
2018 - 2020
Co-founder at Smart Closet
2018 - 2021
Data Analyst & Royalty Specialist at HDMI Inc.
2015 - 2017
M.A. in International Affairs at UC San Diego
2010 - 2014
B.A. in Philosophy at Fudan University
2012
Exchange Program at Seoul National University
#1 App in Shopping by App Store (Smart Closet)
#5 Product of the Day at Product Hunt (Griddr. App)