Hi, I’m Yeji. Nice to meet you! 😊
I kicked off my career as a graphic designer at a fashion company in Los Angeles, where I enjoyed designing web banners and editing photos. From there, I worked as a full-time Graphic Designer at various firms. During this time, I learned about UI/UX design from my coworkers, did some research, and realized it would be a great fit for me. So, I started a UX Bootcamp.
Transitioning from Graphic Design to UI/UX design felt smooth and natural. I began using tools like user personas, empathy maps, and user flows to create designs that truly resonate with people. This experience taught me something invaluable: the key to crafting exceptional designs lies in genuinely understanding people's experiences.
As someone who is passionately creative and loves a good challenge, I'm always eager to dive into new experiences and learn as much as I can along the way. I'm all about infusing empathy into everything I create because, let's face it, design isn't just about looking pretty—it's about being practical, meaningful, and genuinely meeting user needs.
And that's exactly what I'm here to do!
Thanks for taking the time to get to know me. I look forward to learning about you and how we can collaborate. Talk soon! 🚀
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![Fridgemate : Meal Preparation iOS Application]()
Fridgemate : Meal Preparation iOS Application
When looking through the fridge it’s a common problem to see a hodgepodge of leftover ingredients that you don’t know what to do with. The goal of this app is to streamline lunch planning by offering personalized recipe suggestions using the ingredients you already have: ultimately saving time, reducing food waste, and reigniting the joy of cooking.
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![Facebook Messenger : Add A New Feature]()
Facebook Messenger : Add A New Feature
Currently when you need to send the same message to multiple unrelated parties, you have to individually maintain each conversation. ‘Surge’ aims to streamline this process by creating a space where only the user can see the individual chat responses to the same topic - all in one place.
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![Mercury's Coffee Co. : Website Re Design]()
Mercury's Coffee Co. : Website Re Design
Mercury is a coffee shop that I frequently visit. Their story, sourcing, taste, and interior design are all best-in-class. I was shocked when I visited their website and discovered how little effort was put into it. I totally redesigned the website to match the level of design and user experience I believe appropriately reflects Mercury.
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![Lingocube : Language Learning iOS Application]()
Lingocube : Language Learning iOS Application
As the world becomes more globalized and we are all interconnected more than ever before, the interest in learning new languages has spread like wildfire. While numerous language learning apps are available, many apps have high turnover rate due to the users’ initial passion dying out. I wanted to understand the factors that lead to a loss of motivation and passion, as well as what might sustain a user's interest. Thus: ‘Lingocube’.
