About
I am dedicated to designing experiences that align with people’s values and aspirations.
I aim to create down-to-earth solutions that cross traditional boundaries of mediums, delivering holistic experiences and engaging service designs.
Approach
From identifying problems to crafting solutions, my works explore how design can serve as a communication tool between designers and users, based on keen observation and communication that uncover what we truly want and need.
Endorsement
"Daechan Kim has the remarkable ability to take in complex and varied information and distill it into clear, human-centered design."
"He is smart, curious and unafraid to ask questions in order to achieve the best possible results. Daechan is an excellent collaborator and holds his peers to the same high level of excellence he demands of himself. Daechan is as serious a student as I have seen in my many years of teaching. He is conscientious, loyal and dedicated to both his own work and the betterment of the environments in which he collaborates."
Josh Owen
President, Josh Owen LLC
Professional Experiences
Product Lead
Developed mobile applications end-to-end, translating research findings into actionable design solutions and high-fidelity mockups used to collaborate with developers for product launch across iOS and Android.
Created and deployed Oria’s Figma design system, standardizing UI components and visual language, which streamlined the development workflow and drove a 400% increase in user adoption.
Designed a conversational AI experience by integrating Claude with STT/TTS technologies, creating an innovative and accessible storytelling experience that significantly improved usability for elderly users.
Industrial Design Intern
Proposed versatile furniture for the living room line to Lazzoni, suitable for a variety of lifestyles yet embracing materiality and manufacturability.
Engaged with Heller, in the development of an accessory dinnerware product focusing on usability details and product enhancements.
Developed a portable instrument concept through comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and 3D printing prototypes by engaging with an industry expert.
Student Researcher
Authored a research paper about governance and sustainability across 37 open-source computing entities, which provided valuable insights for establishing open-computing infrastructures for developing countries.
UI Designer
Created a website design proposal and mockups for a nationwide research project, improving the information hierarchy and promoting active communication with the public.
Led UX design team and conducted stakeholder interviews for Open@RIT's Mystic platform, defining user profiles and enhancing project focus and user alignment.
Product Design Intern
Created 3D models and promotional materials, including YouTube videos and e-commerce graphics for launching premium billiard products in the South Korean market.
Designed packaging for cues and accessories reflecting the brand identity.
Engaged with international manufacturers and distributors in South Korea, China, and Japan.
Education
I am studying for a Master of Science in Experience Design at Northeastern University to deepen my expertise in user research and service design.
Experience Design MS
Northeastern University
Boston, MA | 2024 - 2025
Industrial Design BFA
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY | 2016 - 2024
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