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Junho Byun

Junho Byun

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Hello, my name is Junho. I'm a product designer who hails from a lot of places, but that doesn't stop me from doing what I love to do: design. 
I first discovered my passion of product design at Parsons School for Design in NYC. There I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Product Design. With a mindset that not many people have, I observe objects and my surroundings well. I'm a tinkerer and I have an understanding of how objects work on a mechanical, objectional, and human level. Thinking logically and optimistically comes natural to me. It allows me to help others with their work. I hope that these skills lead me to go beyond just helping on projects, but helping solve problems for the everyday person. It's a part of why I love doing what I do.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

The New School, Manhattan NY, Student Shop Assitant

I helped other students with their technical difficulties when they were working on their projects in the wood shop. Watched other students work safely around the shop and keep the shop clean.

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
 

Tom Simon of Lights Up, Brooklyn, NY, US, Intern

Reorganized the sample swatches into an efficient system. Made 3D rendering to guide production in China.

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Education 

The New School, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Product Design

Aug 2011 - May 2015
 

Awards 

Finalist of UNICEF Wearables for Good Challenge, Award

The Wearables for Good challenge will run over 6 months, with two winners selected, and each winner receiving funding ($15,000USD) + an idea incubation prize package to be supplied by the three challenge partners (UNICEF, ARM and frog). Winners will also receive mentorship prizes from contributing partners who will be engaged over the coming months.

2015
 

2015 Outstanding Student Leader, Nomination

2015
 

Outstanding Arts Award, Award

The Connecticut Association of School

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills