As a Korean designer, my identity and background strongly shape how I see and create. I have lived in many different places, Incheon, Jeju, Seoul, Vietnam, London, and New York, and each place has influenced how I understand culture, material, and design. Growing up in international schools based on the American system, I was constantly surrounded by people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Yet, as the only one among my peers who came to the UK for university, I often find myself reflecting on what it means to carry my own cultural roots while navigating new environments.
Being part of an international student community has made me sensitive to how culture and identity are expressed through creative work. I am often drawn to subjects with deep symbolic or philosophical meaning, and I enjoy exploring how visual form can convey emotion and thought. My Korean heritage, especially the beauty of traditional aesthetics, simplicity, natural harmony, and subtle expression continues to guide my practice. Through my design practice, I explore my identity and cross cultural experiences, translating philosophical ideas and deeper meanings into both digital and hand-crafted textile works.