About
Yuri Kim is an award-winning product designer with 4+ years of design experience, based in New York City. Her work covers various aspects of visual communication, from concept development to execution. She has expertise in UX/UI design, brand identity, interactive marketing, environmental design, and motion graphics.
Yuri aims to improve user experiences and brand value by designing effective solutions for everyday challenges.
Recognition
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Winner, New Talent - UX Design Awards (2024)
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SF Design Award Winner
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Featured in Design Magazine CA, GRAPHIC Magazine, and Monthly DESIGN Magazine
Expertise
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UI Design: Wireframing, Design Systems, Responsive Design, Prototyping, and Iconography
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UX Research: User Flows, Storyboards, User Journey Mapping, and User Testing
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Inclusive Design: WCAG-compliant Accessibility
Work Experience
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Conducted a data-driven audit of a web landing page, using user research to propose evidence-based improvements.
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Managed multiple client design projects simultaneously, optimizing workflows to adapt to shifting constraints and meet tight deadlines.
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Led the end-to-end design of web and mobile app features, addressing corporate card usage issues with 37,000+ reports.. Shipped in Q1 2024.
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Developed and iterated on prototypes for the product roadmap, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Presented the final designs to leadership and engineering teams.
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Iteratively improved the responsive website design through user testing and WCAG accessibility criteria.
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Demonstrated design agility by readily adapting design options to accommodate client requirements and constraints.
♦ Winner of UXDesign Awards, San Francisco Design Week Awards
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Spearheaded the design solution of a app to address complex climate challenges for Gen Z, utilizing user-centered design methodologies.
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Directed the entire design process,, leading to the creation of a UI design system and brand concepts.
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Elevated brand recognition is achieved by creating visually compelling marketing materials, motion graphics, and branding elements for diverse clients,, including Nike, Fujifilm, HYBEMusic, and the National Museum of Korea.
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Spearheaded the design solution of an app to address complex climate challenges for Gen Z, utilizing user-centered design methodologies.
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Developed a flexible typography layout system and bespoke iconography for the wayfinding design system, implemented across a 646,000+ sq ft office building, benefiting 1,000+ employees.
Side Projects
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Launched and led design for a gender equality campaign, exceeding the crowdfunding goal by 1831%.
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Founded a diversity book club and hosted seminars for women designers, attracting 60+ attendees and sharing insightful zines.
📷 Instagram
📰 EwhaVoice article (Ewha W. Univ official school Newspaper)