Jenn Seoyoung Kim

Industrial Design, 2013. Researcher at International Design Trend Center (IDTC)
www.jennsykim.com

“I volunteered in several local communities to experience and understand people with diverse cultural background. The experience back then helped me to tolerate and broaden my view in global context.”

What do you enjoy most about your work? What is the most challenging aspect of your work?

The field of Design Management requires constant interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration with other professions. I enjoy meeting new people; especially the ones who work in different areas. It is always exciting to share ideas and communicate within a multidisciplinary group, where I can receive realistic feedback and understand others' perspectives as well. The most challenging aspect is to convince other designers and consumers about the validity of my design. Thus I try to focus on research/analysis phase of the process to back up my ideas with rational information..

What skills or relationships developed at OCAD U helped you participate in your field?

Design Thinking, Think Tank, Human Factors and Industrial Design Studio courses had many interesting projects that turned out to be helpful for the advanced studies that I'm involved in right now. Also, ID professors encouraged and advised me to constantly think about my future career. For current OCAD U students, don't hesitate to ask questions, have positive mindset and value your experiences.