Hey there!
My name is Gyeongmo.
As I was pursing my Computer Science degree, I realized that I found greater joy in designing software interface instead of pure software engineering. During one of my internships, I was part of a team digitizing budget report templates for a large corporation. Being part of a transition between analog and digital made me wonder how humans interact with technology, leading me to the world of human-computer interaction.
As someone of multicultural background, I believe that technology is what connects people across the world. In the next 2 years, I hope to grow as a user experience designer that addresses users' needs and bring about a more human-centered milieu of technology.
Education
I am a recent graduate of University of Texas at Austin with a Master’s degree in Information Studies (MSIS).
I am also a graduate of Emory University with a B.A. in Computer Science and B.A. in Linguistics. Along with my interest in web programming, I developed a deep passion in how users interact with technology cross-culturally. As a humanities major, I also realized that culture has a deep impact in our behavior and worldview.
Background
Although born in Republic of Korea, I have also lived in Malaysia, China and the U.S.. But throughout those years, I was raised in a Korean household. Being a third culture kid (TCK) is a large part of my identity, and have naturally made me interested in how culture affects the way we behave. I have also learnt to be embracing of others’ opinions while being empathetic towards others.
My Process
I follow the double-diamond process when it comes to approaching my problems. There are distinct goals for each stage, in which I implement different skills that I possess:
Discover:
This is where I understand the problem. I observe, interact and empathize with the users.
Define:
This is where I embody the problem. I compile and interpret the insights gathered from the discover phase.
Develop:
This is where I create a potential solution for the defined problem.
I gather inspirations from user response and collaboration.
Deliver:
This is where I present my solutions, embracing and rejecting them based on user response. I would iterate until I reach a satisfactory solution.