Communication Design BFA graduate from Parsons School of Design, with a minor in Fashion Communication. Experienced in UI/UX, interactive, and editorial design, as well as photography and branding systems. My practice focuses on visual storytelling and concept-driven design that bridges art and communication. Exhibited photographic work in solo and international group exhibitions in South Korea and Japan.
When I think of people’s lives and experiences, I imagine a tree with its branches spreading outward. Our experiences and backgrounds make up the roots from which we grow tall. No two trees are exactly alike. However, we can connect through branches, which is how I connect with people near me to explore their worlds.
When I think of people’s lives and experiences, I imagine a tree with its branches spreading outward. Our experiences and backgrounds make up the roots from which we grow tall. No two trees are exactly alike. However, we can connect through branches, which is how I connect with people near me to explore their worlds.
Designer based in New York City and Seoul.
syekim86@gmail.com
2026 | New York, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design
Minor in Fashion Communication
Yonsei University
2024 | Seoul, South Korea
Study Abroad—Social Psychology
Hongik University
2025 | Seoul, South Korea
Study Abroad—Urban Air Mobility Design Practice
Two Things · Contract
Sep 2026 – Present
New York, NY · Hybrid
Freelance Designer
2026 – Present
New York, NY
Designed presentation templates and worksheets for Stanford d.school. Built a cohesive visual system through analysis and reorganization of existing graphic elements. Supported exhibition preparation for a Korean artist by developing artwork captions, designing promotional posters, and creating Instagram posts and reels to promote the artist’s work and exhibitions.
AiF Children
Intern, 2023
Seoul, South Korea
Interned at AiF Children, a nonprofit organization promoting arts accessibility and cultural education. Independently designed an art education curriculum for children and adolescents of Malawi, combining best-practice pedagogy with creative learning approaches. Created curriculum booklets and educational materials while supporting communication for art-based fundraising and donation programs.
Parsons School of Design, 2026
Design Dispatch Future Forward
Winner, Spring 2026
Merit Scholarship, 2021–2026
Parsons School of Design
Dean’s List
Parsons School of Design
2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Two Honorable Mentions in Photography & Art
GEG Chicagoland Student Film Festival
Two Honorable Mentions
Sonder: There is a Story Behind Everyone
Hyehwa Art Center,
Seoul, South Korea
2025
Group Exhibitions
IAM FAIR 2025
KIPS Gallery,
Insa Central Museum,
Seoul, South Korea
2025
Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair
Keumsan Gallery,
Osaka International Convention Center,
Osaka, Japan
2025
PLAS ART SEOUL 2025
Keumsan Gallery,
COEX,
Seoul, South Korea
2025
Insadong Young & Future Art Fair
Young Artist Special Exhibition,
Insa Central Museum,
Seoul, South Korea
2024
All works exhibited as a photographic artist.
New York, NY
September 2022
Participant/Designer
Participated in a two-day experimental hackathon exploring the role of AI in creative practice. Worked with the LG AI platform to experiment with emerging tools, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and develop concept-driven creative outcomes.
Provisional Patent No. 63015009
The present invention is designed to collect images of user-designated locations from virtual spaces and create a timeline to help recall memories.
Korean (Native/Bilingual)
Chinese (Intermediate)
Last Updated 10.30.26