Statement

Hello, my name is Daniel Yim. While I was growing up, we moved a lot, up and down the coast of California. I was always adapting to new towns, new schools. I learned to surf, snowboard, and how to survive the gang-ridden towns of the 90’s. I became someone who felt the need to protect those that couldn’t protect themselves. Joining the Marine Corps at 22, I learned as a Sergeant and a squad leader how to adapt and overcome, how to lead by taking the initiative and how to make critical decisions during stressful situations.

Becoming an Industrial Designer has allowed me to harness my professional experiences and my deep empathy for people who survive in extreme situations. Whether I’m creating shelter for LA’s homeless nomads or a robot that will replace TSA, finding solutions entails an attack from every direction, the research, feasibility testing, and prototyping. I constantly strive to create applications and services that will directly impact our quality of life.