Minsangkim product design portfolio 2014

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EDUCATION PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL ‘14 - NEW YORK, NYMAJOR: PRODUCT DESIGN & DESIGN STRATEGYDEGREE: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

REPUBLIC OF KOREAN ARMY - SEOUL & DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA ‘10 - ‘12- Translation for Korean minster of national defense – KR/FE military exercise ‘12- Security guard & translator - IAAF world championship ‘11- Discharged from the military service as Sergeant ’12

S&I PRODUCT DESIGN AND MARKETING TEAM INTERN - Designed cosmetic booths and cosmetic bottles- Created documents to compare competitors’ sales to Amore Pacific’s and implemented both design and marketing campaigns- Associated with Hera showroom design competition and won the second place

AMOREPACIFIC COSMETICS INC - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA ‘10

STARK DESIGN - NEW YORK, NY ‘13PRODUCT DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INTERN- Designed portable stationery products for Staples- Conduced market research, user test analysis, and ergonomic research- Created CAD based prototype models and renderings

HAVAS LUXE - NEW YORK, NY ‘13 - ‘14PARSONS & COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL JOINT LUXURY DESIGN PROGRAM FOR HAVAS LUXE- Designed an exclusive chocolate package and exhibition booth for the 2014 New York chocolate show- Knowledgeable about the development of luxury products and services- Gained real world experience with the dynamics of interdisciplinary team methods and the convergence of creative and business strategies- Organized and delivered my design ideas directly to the clients- Organized and delivered my design ideas directly to the clients

TZELAN - NEW YORK, NY ‘14PRODUCT DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INTERN - Designed light fixtures and tabletops- Direct work opportunities with senior staff to develop strong communication skills- Collected quotes for outsourcing and created documents to compare the prices- Organized a broad range of a design research and conducted user testing- Ordered sample materials and created documents for comparison- Ordered sample materials and created documents for comparison

EXPERIENCE

PARSONS BFA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP - NEW YORK, NY ‘08 - ’14PARSONS DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP - NEW YORK, NY ‘08 - ’14THE CIRCLE AND THE SQUARE OF HERA SECOND PLACEAT HERA SHOWROOM INTERIOR & PRODUCT DESIGN COMPETITION ‘10

WE UNITE HONORABLE MENTIONAT G-20 SEOUL SUMMIT SYMBOL DESIGN COMPETITION ‘10

PARSONS DEAN’S LIST - NEW YORK, NY ‘12 - ’14AWARDS

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CRESCENTSOLAR POWERED LIGHT FIXTURE

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puriKEEPS HAND CLEAN, FRESH, AND SANITARY

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Unfasten a cylidar tube simply by rotate towards to your body

Remove the cap from a cylindar tube before refilling

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Pour an extra hand sanitizer into a cylindar tube

Fasten a cylindar tube back until you hear a “Click” sound

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Take out the used capsule by simply pressing it away from a rubber hanger then exchange it with a new one

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Surround is an educational toy that provides a learning basis, in which any child can learn without limitation. Surround establishes a knowledge foundation for visually impaired children in the fields of communication. It is designed to create a dual interaction based on a parent and child relationship. Surround will ultimatelyultimately educate visually impaired children with braille, sign language, and regular alphabet. Surround is suitable for visually impaired children at the age of three and above.


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BONDING BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILDMother and child bonding are essential which leads to positive emotional development. Surround is an educational toy that provides a learning basis mainly for visually impaired children. Mother and child bonding can be created while a child learns through Surround. Mother will guide their child to gain efficiency and promote a solid relationship.relationship. The target audience for Surround is at the age of three and above as an introduction to Braille is crucial, so the earlier the exposure the better.

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PARSONS BFA PRODUCT DESIGNYEAR: 2014 THESIS

More than 60 years has passed since the two Koreas were divided into separate countries as a tragic result of fratricidal war. The name Project 6.25 is inspired by the date of the Korean War.

Project 6.25 is composed of three different products: the candle, candle holder, and an educational package to represent the relationship between North and South Korea.

Project 6.25 will hopefully change the long term global vision of Korea by creating an educational platform to facilitate a peaceful reunification of the two Koreas through poetic interpretations in design.

Project 6.25 is composed of three different products: The candle, candle holder, and an eductional package to represent the relationship between North and South Korea.

A candle lighting ceremony is used to bring people together for a common cause. Some candle lighting ceremonies are held as a remembrance for a person, group of people, or in a significant national event. During these ceremonies all guests hold a lit candle. This is a way to show unity, and to bring people together.

“Why lighting a candle?”

The conflict betwen two political states as democratic state of South Korea and communist state of North Korea begins in Early 1950’s as shifting from the World War II and the outbreak of the Korean war that divided country into two occurred on the early morning of June 25th 1950 when North Korea invaded into South Korea. The Korean war held stalemate until an armistice was signed on July 27th 1953.

Based on historical records, the division of Korea initially started right after the declaration of an indipendence from the rule of Japanese imperialism in 1945. The division of the two Koreas became solid as of the Korean War. The Korean war has left the two Koreas separated by the demilitarized zone which is also known as 38th Parallel until today.

“Only 4% responded they know about the cause of the division between the two Koreas. This is why Project 6.25 came into life.”

82% know about the existence of Korea

58% know about the division btw N&S Korea

4% know about the cause of the division

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“PROJECT 6.25 WILL CREATE A PLATFORM THAT WILL BECOME A FOOTHOLD TOWARDS THE UNIFICATION OF THE TWO KOREAS”

The official flag of United Korea which have been used during sports events when both koreas were participated in.

EDUCATION GIFT SHARING CREATING AWARENESSYoung Korean students from elementary school to high school will learn about the importance and the benefits of the unification of Korea through Project 6.25

Project 6.25 will also create an educational platform and an awareness among people who are less firmiliar with the history of Korea and who wishes to learn why the two Koreas should peacefully reunite

Project 6.25 will be shared as a gift for the seperated families in North and South Korea during reunion celemonies

THE UNIFICATION OF KOREA한반도 평화통일 기반 구축 프로젝트

The shape of a candle was inspired by the Ying and Yang feature. The color represent the two Koreas as red represent North and blue represent South Korea. The color red and blue Ying and Yang feature is also identified in South Korean flags.

THE CANDLEPROJECT 6.25

PHOTO CREDIT BY MIN SANG KIM

ENGRAVED PATTERNUnique pattern to symbolize the date of the Korean war (June, 25th)

CANDLE WICKUses double wicks to represent the division

YING-YANG CONCEPT(RED: represent North Korea)(BLUE: represent South Korea)

BURN TIMES

The mechanism behind Project 6.25 candle holder is when the candle that represent the two Koreas melt, wax gets blended and collected into a secondary candle holder that ultimately represent the unification of the two Koreas.

THE CANDLEHOLDER

PROJECT 6.25


CANDLE STAND (PEACE SYMBOL)When the candle that represent the two Koreas melt, wax melt through a peace symbol

This material is called Corian which is manufactured by Dupont. Corian is a versatile material that mainly used for a countertop designs. The name Corian also reminds the word Korean by its pronunciation. Its high service temperature could endure the melting wax. The level of melted wax can by identified through a transparent acrylic plate

Two colored wax gets blended and collected into a lower candle holder creating a unified Korean landmass. It can be reused as a secondary candle holder

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UPPER CANDLE HOLDER ( CORIAN)

Based on my design philosophy, a product without a package is not a complete product. My own definition of a package is a fantasy. Project 6.25 package is more than just a paper package. It is an educational object which the user may interact with the message that the designer is trying to bestow upon.

THE PACKAGEPROJECT 6.25


LEFT: Full package RIGHT: Candle package

When the candle and a candle holder is taken out from the package, the sky blue colored Korea landmass which represent the flag of a united Korea will appear. Without the user engagement, Project 6.25 only remains within the border.

Wire sticker that represents the border (38th parallel)

(WITH A CANDLE) (WITHOUT A CANDLE)

PANEL: Included in both packages

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1. On February 20thMr. Man Sik Kim from South Korea has been waiting his whole life for this day when he finally gets to meet his mother in North Korea.

2. Arrival60 other seperated family members from South Korea including Mr. Man Sik Kim finally arrived in North Korea on February 20th to fullfill the reunion of dispersed family members.

3. Endless tearsMr. Man Sik Kim finally meets his mother and shed endless tears for hours and hours.

4. A precious giftMr. Man Sik Kim delivers his gift (Project 6.25) to his mother.

5. Hope“Although a fratricidal war that divided Korea into two occured in our generation, we can not let our future generations to suffer from a same tragic incident.” Added Mr. Man Sik Kim.

6. One day in the near futureProject 6.25 believes in a peaceful reunification of Korea and bringing seperated families together.

GIFT SHARING FOR SEPARATED FAMILIES

1. On June 25th 1950The outbreak of the Korean war that divided country into two occurred on the early morning of June 25th 1950 when North Korea invaded into South Korea.

2. On June 25th 2014On June 25th 2014, Project 6.25 will be launched. Project 6.25 seeks to change the long term global vision of Korea by creating an educational platform that facilitates a peaceful reunification of Korea.

3. Get rid of the borderThe audience is required to peel-off the wire package sticker which symbolically represents the border (38th parallel) that sperates the two Koreas.

4. Tribute in light for KoreaThe audience will light up the candle and the gun powder scent from a candle will reminds the wounds of the Korea war.

5. A silent tributeWhile the candle is burning, pay tribute to the spirit of those patriots who gave up their lives for our country.

6. Respect for your sacrificeProject 6.25 believes in a peaceful reunification of the two Koreas and will never forget patriotic martyre’s sacrifice.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE KOREAN WAR

TRIBUTE IN LIGHT FOR KOREA: A memorial service

QUESTION:

$ 102.50 FOR THE FULL PACKAGE (candle / candle holder)$ 47.00 FOR THE candle PACKAGE (candle)

$ 88.00 FOR THE FULL PACKAGE (candle / candle holder) (replacing corian to porcelain (upper candle holder)

$ 47.00 FOR THE candle PACKAGE (candle)

There has been a debate over the material options for the Upper candle holder. Although Corian is a versatile material, it also has the down side for its high price. Therefore, I would like to propose an alternative material option: Porcelean. The overall price for the full package dropped from $102.50 to $88.00 as it has become cost efficient.

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Project 6.25 is composed of 100% recyclable products. Also, the audiences only need to replace the candle once it is used. This is a win-win situation for both consumers and sellers.

Cause related marketing will become a backbone of initiating Project 6.25 campaign

· Local production (A solution for less shipping)· Cradle to cradle production · Corian, Acrylic, Soy Candle Wax, Paper, and Soy ink are all recyclable· Reusable product · Reusing wax (secondary candle holder collets wax from the candle reuse) (secondary candle holder collets wax from the candle reuse)· Package is recyclable (Less paper waste)

· Build community around product · Promoting a campaign with a membership · Creating awareness for the importance of the reunification of Korea· Creating an educational platform · Gift items for the separated families · In remembrance of the Korean War · In remembrance of the Korean War (Project 6.25 will be served as a tribute in light for Korea)

· Donation & reserve funds towards the unification (A certain % of profits/ each sold)· Partnership with the Ministry of Unification in South Korea and other organizations that are working towards the reunification of Korea

Project 6.25 seeks to change the long term global vision of Korea by creating an educational platform and reserves funds that facilitate a peaceful reunification of the two Koreas. Project 6.25 is also

composed of recyclable materials and mainly uses the local resources.

CRAVING FOR SUSHI?

SOUS SUSHIYOUR BEST FRIEND ON SUSHI NIGHT


LOGOCHOPSTICK INSERT (LEFT)0.05” (D)

CHOPSTICK INSERT (RIGHT)0.08” (D)

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USER GUIDEYOUR BEST FRIEND ON SUSHI NIGHT

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USER TESTING WITH SOUS SUSHI PROTOTYPE MODEL

The user test conducted with a Sous sushi prototype model attached to chopsticks was successful. Sous sushi supported the weight of a piece of sushi and also the control over picking up a piece of sushi became easier. Sous sushi will be made of a silicone which is durable and safe material

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“SUSHI PIECE INSPIRED PACKAGE DESIGN”Package image concept explanation


MSK DESIGN 2013

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oeuf maisonbreastfeeding with passion and love



Price: $150.06Target age: Birth to 18 months Pros: Waist and lumbar support Supports baby’s hip Two frontal positions

Cons: Only acomodates up to 26 lbs Not comfortable with grown-ups Shoulder straps not paded

Breastfeed Friendly: No

Price: $299.00Target age: Birth to 24 months Pros: Highly adjustable Comfortable Accommodates 2-liter H2O unit Sun canopy Breathable fabric Breathable fabric

Cons: Kickstand hard to closeBreastfeed Friendly: No

Price: $59.95Target age: Birth to 12 months Pros: Wrap design without excess fabric Hands free use Minimum of five carry positions

Cons: Difficult to adjust May cause back pain May cause back pain


Price: $129.00Target age: Birth to 18 months Pros: Easy to use Four carry positions Comfortable for parent and child Machine washable

Cons: Cons: 35 lbs weight limit Tricky safety buckles



Babybjorn Miracle Deuter Kid Comfort Baby K’tan Beco Gemini



>19” (L) + 7” (W) + 28” (H)= >54 Total linear inches.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS



FROM BIRTH TO 18 MONTHS OLD




- How to breastfeed within Oeuf Maison

- How to wear Oeuf Maison


(TITANIUM COLOR COATING)(METAL INJECTION MOLDING)

(WITH VELCRO)

(WITH UV PROTECTION)(INJECTION MODLING)

(METAL INJECTION MOLDING)(RIM + SEWING)

(RIM + SEWING)

(TITANIUM COLOR COATING)(METAL INJECTION MOLDING)

(INJECTION MOLDING) (INJECTION MOLDING)

(WITH UV PROTECTION)(INJECTION MODLING)

KEYGETS A solution for a personal security

LOCK SYSTEMUSB FLASH DRIVEKEYSCARDSMONEYALL IN ONE

MSK DESIGN 2013

SMART WALLETA solution for a personal security

Have you ever heard of an identity theft? Due to a rapid development in technology, the world is becoming smaller. Therefore, a personal security is an important issue that needs to be dealt seriously in today’s world. The compound word Keygets is formed from the word key and gadgets. Keygets is a smart wallet which providesprovides a maximum level of security for valuable personal belongings such as money, keys, USB drive, and personal identification cards by adopting a locking mechanism.





KEYGETSUSB DRIVE BUILT-IN SYSTEM

KEYGETSA SMARTER WAY TO SHOW YOUR ID

SMART WALLETA solution for a personal security


LEGEND

MSK DESIGN 2013

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NEW YORK

Stallion is a hard shell carry-on suitcase. Its name harmonizes with the masculine features of a hard shell suitcase. Stallion emphasizes on two unique features that separates from ordinaryordinary suitcases in the market today by adopting a collapsible mechanism and built-in expendable tray concept. It is designed to change the convention and to pursue the highest satisfaction among the traveller communities.


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STALLIONSMART, COOL, AND SEXY

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