About me

Info

Hey there! I'm Na-young, a Product Designer specializing in transforming complex problems into intuitive digital experiences (from enterprise SaaS platforms to IoT web & mobile apps connected hardware devices). With experience at companies like GE Appliances and venture-backed startups, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on design to solve complex problems and drive measurable results.

NAYOUNG

Career

Working across startups and large organizations has made me versatile. I'm just as comfortable building 0→1 products as I am scaling systems for millions of users.

UX/UI Designer

2020

LG Display

Contractor

Product Designer

2021 - 2024

GE Appliances, a Haier company

Full-time

UX Designer

2025

Exaforce ($75M Series A)

Intern

UX/UI Designer

2020

LG Display

Contractor

Product Designer

2021 - 2024

GE Appliances, a Haier company

Full-time

UX Designer

2025

Exaforce ($75M Series A)

Agentic AI Security

Intern

Product Designer

2026

Headlamp Health, lnc.

AI-Driven Precision Neuroscience Platform

Intern

Skills

With Industrial Design expertise, I design connected devices and AI interfaces across 2D and 3D.

I use 3D modeling to prototype physical products like smart home appliances and IoT devices helping teams visualize concepts before manufacturing. This blend of digital and physical design thinking allows me to create cohesive experiences, whether designing voice interactions or hardware interfaces.

With Industrial Design expertise, I design connected devices and AI interfaces across 2D and 3D.

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino 3D

Unity

HTML/CSS

View 3D design works

Education

Master of Science in Human-Centered Design and Engineering

2026

University of Washington

Seattle, WA, United States

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design,

minor in Arts & Crafts

2021

Sookmyung Women’s University

Seoul, Korea

Master of Science in Human-Centered Design and Engineering

University of Washington

Seattle, WA, United States

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design, minor in Arts & Crafts

Sookmyung Women’s University

Seoul, Korea

Patents

Washing machine appliance steam operation evaluation with humidity measurement

US20240263377A1

08.08.2024

Washing machine appliance steam operation evaluation with humidity measurement

US20240263377A1

08.08.2024

Cooking appliance and method of operating a cooking appliance for roasting coffee beans

US20240148042A1

05.09.2024

Cooking appliance and method of operating a cooking appliance for roasting coffee beans

US20240148042A1

05.09.2024

Hobbies

I believe the best design comes from staying endlessly curious. I love traveling, meeting people from different cultures, and expanding my perspective through new experiences.

When I need to recharge, you'll find me reading at a sunlit café, working from parks with a good dessert nearby, or making ceramics and designing my own space - I love bringing ideas to life with my hands. I seek inspiration from galleries, design books, and everyday moments, always looking for the next creative challenge to dive into.

I believe the best design comes from staying endlessly curious. I love traveling, meeting people from different cultures, and expanding my perspective through new experiences.