Hi 👋, I’m Youngeun!

I turn data and technology into human-centered value

I’m currently a UX Design Intern in the Experience Design Lab at the BMW Tech Office in Mountain View, working on multiple confidential pre-production projects.

  • 6+ years of experience in product design

  • 5 awards from open innovation challenges

  • 6 publication/proceedings in AI and data-integrated design

Open Innovation Awards

Selected Projects

Designing AI ingredient checker to improve vegetarian grocery shopping

Published in the Journal of HCI Society Korea

Designing a location-based remote work community

Top award at Innovation Contest, Launched on Google PlayStore

Enhancing the donation experience through digital interaction

Launched at Samsung Hall University Square, Boosted donations by 128%

Earnings call visualization chatbot for finance students (work in progress)

Working under professor Nigel Melville at Michigan Ross School of Business

Recommendations from Some of the Awesome People I’ve Worked With

  • Dr. Nigel Melville - Associate Professor at Michigan ROSS Business School

    “She has done an outstanding job and is one of the best RAs that I have had in my two decades at the Ross School of Business.”

    “Youngeun is responsible, creative, very motivated, and is super intelligent.”

    “Overall, I would very highly recommend Youngeun.”

  • Lillian Yang - Interaction Designer at Bloomberg LP

    “Her strong foundation in UX research and design, coupled with her energy and grit, has been instrumental in driving projects forward.”

    “Most importantly, she uses her visual design skillsets to turn research findings and ideas into tangible solutions.”

    “Youngeun's deep understanding and passion in UX and UI design, coupled with her hands-on research skills, make her an invaluable asset to any product team.”

    “I highly recommend her for any UX Design / Research role!”

  • SeungYoung Oh - Front-end Developer at Kakao.corp

    “I've worked with Youngeun on three projects, and she’s hands down one of the most reliable UX designers I’ve collaborated with.”

    “What sets Youngeun apart is her ability to work cross-functionally. She collaborates seamlessly with engineers, aligning on constraints and finding solutions that balance usability and feasibility.”

    “She takes ownership, moves fast, and thrives in tackling complex challenges.”

    “If you're looking for a UX designer who drives meaningful impact, works effortlessly with devs, and elevates your product, Youngeun is the one.”

Publications & Proceedings

All First Authored

1. AI Product Design

2022 Journal of the HCI Society of Korea

2. Human-AI Collaboration

2022 ACM Conference on Information Technology for Social Good

3. Interactive AR Design

Proceedings of HCI Korea 2022

4. AI Usability

2020 Korea Society of Design Science Conference

5. AI Product Design

2020 Korea Society of Design Science Conference