About
Rinchong (Rin) Kim · 김인종 · 金麟鍾
is a Korean designer based in New York, interested in how people interact with digital products. He is passionate about learning new technologies and finding ways to make design more intuitive, inclusive, and interactive.
Education
MFA in Design and Technology
Currently enrolled
BFA in Visual Design, BA in French (Dual Degree)
Superiority Scholorship: 2017, 2022 | Exemplary Scholorship: 2017, 2020
Experience
UX/UI Designer (Freelance)
- Selected as a member of Shinhan Open Innovation program, collaborated with LG Electronics to develop a Proof of Concept, proposing new features and AI application ideas.
- Conducted internal tool testing with LG Electronics, enhancing UI/UX design based on customer feedback. which led to our recognition as an Outstanding Collaboration Team.
UX/UI Designer (Founding Member)
- Pioneered the design of an application introducing a mobile approach to direct indexing services, traditionally limited to PC environments.
- Enhanced accessibility and reduced barriers to entry in quant trading, catering to a broader user base and fostering inclusivity in the fintech sector.
UX/UI Designer
- Led the overhaul of the platform by employing in-depth user interviews and data analytics (via GA) to pinpoint and address user pain points, improving user experience and retention.
- Implemented gamification features in collaboration with data scientists by gathering feedbacks from beta-testers, resulting in a more systematic and cohesive ranking system.
- Represented the company as the semi-finals pitcher at the 2020 Boston MassChallenge.
Activities
Designer (Voluntary)
- Volunteered as the design lead for Raise Uganda Now, a US-based 501(c) nonprofit.
- Directed the identity building process and established design guidelines focused on ethical representation leading to selection as the 37th LUSH Charity Pot sponsor in South Korea.
Korean Augmentation to the US Army
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
2018.09 - 2020.04
US 8th Army, 65th Medical Brigade, Sergeant
- Translation and interpretation support between Korean counterparts (Level 3 hospitals, Korean military medical departments) and the Brigade.
- Assinged to the position of Senior KATUSA, managing 26 Korean enlisted soldiers within the Brigade Headquarters.
Kyung Hee University Student Council
Yongin, South Korea
2018.01 - 2018.08
2017.03 - 2017.12
Global Campus, Design Team Lead
- Established design guidelines for campus student council publications and social media materials.
Deparment of French, Freshmen Representative
- Organized student activities and supported communication between the department faculty and students.
Awards
Award of Excellence
2023
Director, LINC3.0, Kyung Hee University
University-wide capstone design challenge awardee
Certificate of Appreciation
2022
Mayor, Suwon City
City environment improvement project - signage design proposal, 2nd place
Award of Excellence
2022
Dean, College of Art & Design, Kyung Hee University
Visual Design major graduation exhibition awardee for Interaction Design
Military Awards
2019 & 2020
Deputy Commanding General, US 8th Army
Army Commendation Medal (2020) | Army Achievement Medal (2019)
Commander, 65th Medical Brigade
Certificate of Achievement(2) (2019)