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About Me.

Turning Curiosity into Creative Solutions

My name is Seunghee Son, and I am a designer passionate about user-centered design. With 8 years at Samsung Electronics, I’ve developed a knack for creating innovative and functional products and experiences.

Currently, I’m pursuing an MA in Design at Goldsmiths, University of London. I excel in teamwork and communication, and I’m dedicated to shaping the future of design with collaborative, user-focused solutions.

International Awards

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Braille Polaroid Camera

/Best of the best 2008 

IDEA

Muwi

/Bronze 2008 

IF/ Lebens(t)raume

Inside out umbrella

/ Winner 2009

IF/ Lebens(t)raume

Recovery Arm Sling 

/ Winner 2009

Work Experience 

Feb 2018 - Sep 2023

​Freelance designer 

Jun 2013 - Feb 2018

UI Designer

Samsung Mobile Team

/ UX Design Group

Created compelling marketing concepts for clients, encompassing the design of posters, business cards, banners, promotional materials, and large-scale graphics for building signage.

Tizen Team

  • Designed and developed the Bixby application.

  • Created core applications for the Z3 model (Messages, Call).

  • Developed user interfaces for SDK versions 2.3 and 2.4.

  • Localized and optimized Z1 applications for the Indian market.

  • Conceptualized and designed wallpapers for the Z1 model.

  • Designed key applications for the Z1 model (Messages, Email).

Android Team

  • Designed key applications for the Galaxy Note 3, including Group Play, S Translator, and S Voice.

  • Developed applications for the Galaxy Note 10.1, focusing on Group Play and S Translator.

Jan 2010 - May 2013

Product Designer

Samsung Mobile Team / Product Design Group

  • Contributed to the development of a new mobile phone design tailored for the Indian market, culminating in the successful launch of the Rex 70 S3802.

  • Led the design of the Galaxy W I8150, including the creation of a distinctive home key shape and a unique CMF (Color, Material, Finish) strategy.

  • Designed the protective cover for the Galaxy S3 Mini, enhancing durability and aesthetics.

  • Played a key role in the BADA project (Samsung's mobile OS platform), developing an innovative design concept.

  • Implemented cost-effective CMF solutions by redesigning surfaces across multiple mobile models, resulting in significant savings.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

Product Designer

Samsung design membership

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  • Global Design Project at SDE (Samsung Design England) / 2009

  • SDM (Samsung Design Membership Project) / Best of the Best Award, 2007

  • Participated in several academic-industrial collaboration projects with Samsung Electronics.

Education

2023-2024

Goldsmiths University

2005-2009

Hanyang University

MA_Expanded practice 

BA_Industrial design

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