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  • Minji Kim

    Part-Time Faculty

    Email
    kimm527@newschool.edu

    Office Location
    L - 2 West 13th Street

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    Minji Kim

    Profile

    Minji Kim is a UX and product designer whose research focuses on reducing visual cognition to enhance user experience. With multiple patents and a trademark, she develops user-centered solutions that bridge people and technology. She has collaborated with Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul Design Governance to address complex challenges in HCI and system design.

    Degrees Held

    MID, Industrial Design, Rhode Island School of Design

    BFA, Industrial Design, Hongik University

    Recent Publications

    Global Patents

    United States: US11204461

    China: CN111356874B

    Korea: KR102118655B1, KR102344574B1, KR102251984B1

    Patent Pending: KR 10-2024-0107301, KR 10-2023-0027654, 1-1-2023-5004348-92

    Publications

    Gonsher, I., Magavi, M., Kim, M., Bhyrappa, M., Yang, C., Jindal, S., Finberg, J.  (2024). Deep Surface Liquid Crystal Displays for Extended Reality Applications. In: Tareq Ahram, Luca Casarotto and Pietro Costa (eds) Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET 2024). AHFE (2024) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol -1. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005515

    Jaeyeop Kim, Junwon Yang, Minji Kim, Jiho Kim, YooKyeong Nam, Junghun Lee, Seokhyun Ahn, Yongjae Son, Jisun Yu, Chaerin Hwang. (2020-11-13). Unsigned Things. 한국디자인학회 국제초대전도록, 서울.

     

     

    Research Interests

    UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Industrial Design, Product Design, Physical User Experience, Visual Cognition Reduction, Intuitive Interaction, Emotional Engagement, Accessibility, Tangible Interfaces.

    Awards And Honors

    Member Spotlight: Mina Kim, IDSA receives global patents for novel light guide plate desk lamp

    (https://www.idsa.org/awards-recognitions/member-spotlights/member-spotlight-mina-kim-idsa-receives-global-patents-for-novel-light-guide-plate-desk-lamp/)

    Meet Minji Kim – CanvasRebel Magazine (https://canvasrebel.com/meet-minji-kim/) 

    Chosun Economy Enterprise Minji Kim (https://www.chosun.com/economy/startup_story/2025/04/29/CYNCLHG3UZEY5KGU6JUGXLFCJY/)

    Current Courses

    Core 2: Interaction Studio
    PUCD 2125, Spring 2025

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