Originally from Korea, Da Eun (you can call me Dee) has lived in cities like Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Copenhagen, and is currently based in Chicago. A multidisciplinary designer specializing in visual and interaction design, Dee collaborates with global organizations, industry leaders, and startups, fortifying brands by strategically shaping their visual identity and narrative across diverse touchpoints.
Balancing meticulous execution with adaptable approaches across high-caliber projects, Dee thrives in creating digital experiences, art direction, graphic design, interfaces, and identities while being constantly on the move, exploring the world.
EXPERIENCE
Grubhub
Senior Designer
Currently designing with the Studio Team at Grubhub, leading design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior designers to foster innovation and quality in design solutions.
2022.11 - PRESENT
Pepper Group
Designer—Senior Designer
Led design projects from inception to delivery, creating original visuals and presenting to internal/external stakeholders. Collaborated with account managers, ensuring timely completion of print/digital artworks, maintaining brand identities, and crafting diverse marketing materials.
2018.11 - 2022.11
Freelance
Designer
- studio fnt
- Parsons Corporation
- Brookfield Properties
2017 - 2018
Seoul National University
Designer/Research Assistant
Assisted Professor Kymn as a research assistant in Seoul National University's Design Department, receiving a full semester scholarship. Contributed to developing the complete brand identity for Seoul National University's Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology.
2016.1 - 2016.8
Korea Craft & Design Foundation
Graphic Designer/Exhibition Coordinator
Planned and organized the exhibition "Typojanchi: The 4th International Typography Biennale", spearheaded a design team for an exhibition wayfinding system, and crafted a comprehensive 200+ page report for distribution to board members.
2015.9 - 2016.1
United Nations
Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher Intern
Contributed to designing and laying out the complete annual report in three languages, the organization's most significant collateral. Managed production and distribution of physical reports for internal stakeholders and UNOPS regional offices worldwide. Oversaw design and finalization of communication materials, assuming senior designer's responsibilities during her absence.
2013.7 - 2014.3
EDUCATION
MFA Visual Communication Design
Seoul National University
- 4.1/4.3 GPA
- SNU Scholarship ‘15 Research Assistant
2015 - 2017
BA Graphic Design,
FdA Art and Design
Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)
2009 - 2013
OTHER EDUCATION
Google UX Design Specialization
Coursera, 2022
Empathize with users using various tools like empathy maps, personas, and user journey maps. Define user pain points, ideate solutions using methods like Crazy Eights and How Might We, create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups in Figma and Adobe XD, conduct interviews, usability studies, and ensure accessibility throughout the design process.
Dutch Graphic Design Summer School
Open Set, 2015
Established in 2012 as the Dutch Design Summer School, their summer programs provide immersive workshops and talks exploring diverse visions in visual culture, humanities, and public discourse. The goal is to foster unexpected, cross-disciplinary collaborations.
SKILLS
Design
Branding & Identity
Visual Communication
UI/UX
Creative/Art Direction
Typography
Concept Development
Design Thinking & Research
Creative Strategy
Packaging
Print and Digital Marketing
Exhibition Planning and Coordination
Technical
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
AfterEffects
Premier Pro
Adobe XD
HTML/CSS
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Apple Keynote
REFERENCES
“Working with Dee on multiple corporate and external projects, including cultural events, school initiatives, and academic works, has been incredibly fortunate and enjoyable. Her adaptability, openness, and agility, honed from diverse cultural experiences, make her a valuable asset to any team. It would be an oversight to solely assess Dee based on her skills; her competence and charismatic nature make her an exceptionally sought-after team member, still cherished by team leaders and colleagues.“
Jaemin Lee
Founder and Graphic Designer of Studio fnt
“During her time with UNOPS she proved herself to be a talented, resourceful and professional graphic designer. She was well liked by her colleagues, often working under pressure and to tight deadlines. She showed her ability to balance her creative flair with the restrictions of working within an already well defined brand. Her enthusiasm and ability to listen and understand the needs of colleagues made her a go to designer.“
Nicholas George
Country Director & Representative of United Nations Office for Project Services
PUBLICATIONS
Master’s Thesis
Seoul National University, 2017
“A Study of Beyond-Traditional Brand Design for a Korean Dessert, Hangwa, through Modernization of Korean Folk Paintings”
Published Journal
Korea Society Basic Design & Art, 2016
“Study of Functionless Text, Through English Text Written on City Pedestrians’ Clothing”
AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Exhibited work at Seoul National University
MFA Visual Communication Design Degree Show, Museum of Art, Seoul, 2017
Best Poster Design Award
‘11th Exhibition of Korean Society of Typography’ at Doosung In the Paper Gallery, Seoul, 2016
Exibited work at Maison & Objet Paris
Postcard designs were exhibited at Maison & Objet Paris, at Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris, 2016
The Crowded Tram Award
Winning poster design competition exhibited at The Crowded Creative Festival, Seoul, 2014
Exhibited work at Central Saint Martins
BA Graphic Design Degree Show, London, 2013
Exhibited work at The Institute of Contemporary Arts
Winning CD Jacket Design for NMC Debut Disk exhibited, London, 2012
PERSONAL BUSINESS PROJECTS
Pitapat Vintage
2021 - Present
Instagram-based business that sells pre-loved home decor goods.
Honeyjam Slime
2017 - 2022
Instagram-based slime business from ground zero and built a 155K-follower account.
Let's collaborate!
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