Mina Kim
Visiting Assistant Professor
Biography
Minji Kim is a UX and product designer whose research focuses on reducing visual cognition to enhance user experience. With multiple patents and a trademark, she develops user-centered solutions that bridge people and technology. She has collaborated with Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul Design Governance to address complex challenges in HCI and system design.
Education
MID, Industrial Design, Rhode Island School of Design
BFA, Industrial Design, Hongik University
Publications and Projects
Patents
United States: US11204461
China: CN111356874B
Korea: KR102118655B1, KR102344574B1, KR102251984B1
Patent Pending: KR 10-2024-0107301, KR 10-2023-0027654, 1-1-2023-5004348-92
Recent Publications
Gonsher, I., Magavi, M., Kim, M., Bhyrappa, M., Yang, C., Jindal, S., Finberg, J. (2024). Deep Surface Liquid Crystal Displays for Extended Reality Applications. In: Tareq Ahram, Luca Casarotto and Pietro Costa (eds) Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET 2024). AHFE (2024) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol -1. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005515
Jaeyeop Kim, Junwon Yang, Minji Kim, Jiho Kim, YooKyeong Nam, Junghun Lee, Seokhyun Ahn, Yongjae Son, Jisun Yu, Chaerin Hwang. (2020-11-13). Unsigned Things. 한국디자인학회 국제초대전도록, 서울.
Awards And Honors
Member Spotlight: Mina Kim, IDSA receives global patents for novel light guide plate desk lamp
(https://www.idsa.org/awards-recognitions/member-spotlights/member-spotlight-mina-kim-idsa-receives-global-patents-for-novel-light-guide-plate-desk-lamp/)
Meet Minji Kim – CanvasRebel Magazine (https://canvasrebel.com/meet-minji-kim/)
Chosun Economy Enterprise Minji Kim (https://www.chosun.com/economy/startup_story/2025/04/29/CYNCLHG3UZEY5KGU6JUGXLFCJY/)
Research Interests
UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Industrial Design, Product Design, Physical User Experience, Visual Cognition Reduction, Intuitive Interaction, Emotional Engagement, Accessibility, Tangible Interfaces.