Youju Lee

Statement

Creating something new can be very painful. In learning new skills necessary for the research and development, to the hours spent formulating ideas and pushing the limits, there is no such thing as a short cut. When the design process is complete, the happiness I feel watching others identifying with my work is so fulfilling, evidence that I was able to create something of worth.

Good design for me must meet three simple criteria:
First, it must meet people’s needs and in turn, influence them to buy the product. Next, it should be aesthetically stunning, a design that makes you want to see it again. Last, it should evoke that WOW factor, that moment of awe.

A good designer is made of love, passion and life. LOVE is a designer’s desire to help others. PASSION is the energy and fuel to design in a meaningful and lasting way. LIFE is designing from one’s own experience to truly move others.

  • Contact Youju Lee

    LinkedIn
    youjulee.com (Update in progress)

    Experience

    HP Inc.
    Industrial Design Intern
    December 2015 - August 2016
    Houston, TX

    ArchiForum
    Freelance
    August 2008 - August 2008
    Seoul, Korea

    LG Electronics Inc.
    Industry-Academic cooperation work
    December 2005 - February 2006
    Seoul, Korea

    Education

    Hanyang University
    Ansan, Korea
    BA, Industrial design, 2009

    Hanyang University
    Ansan, Korea
    BS, Interior architectural design (Interdisciplinary program), 2009

  • Gallery/Exhibit

    Student Gallery
    HEARHERE I Music system product
    Cinch I Beach cart
    Mobius I RC car

    Awards

    3rd Place
    iF concept design award
    In recognition of Annular eclipse clock
    2009

    3rd Place
    KOSID / Korea interior design competition
    In recognition of Vito Temporary housing
    2008

    Core Strengths

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