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Chris Inkyong Whang Professor

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    M606

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    chriswhang@hongik.ac.kr

Assigned Teaching Subject

UX Design(1)(2), Design Convergence Studio(2)(3)(4)(5)

Level of Education

Art Center College of Design, New Media Design, MFA
Art Center College of Design, Graphic Design, BFA
Hongik University, Graphic Design, 2nd Grade completion

Career

2007 - current : Professor, School of Design Convergence, Hongik University
2005 - 2007 : Craig Murray Productions, Senior Motion Graphic Designer/Director, Los Angeles
2004 - 2005 : The Trailer Park, Senior Motion Graphic Designer, Los Angeles
2003 - 2004: Kaleidoscope Films Group, Senior Motion Graphic Designer, Los Angeles
1999 - 2003: Picture Mill, Motion Graphic Designer, Los Angeles

Field of Study

Motion Graphic/Motion Design, UX/UI/BX Design, Graphic Design, VR/AR, Metaverse & Metahuman

Dissertation

2017 : An Experience of Motion Design Education through Curriculum Development, InSEA Proceeding
2016 : A Study on Moving Brand Identity in Cyber World, Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
2015 : A Case Study of Emotional Design in Products - Considering the Correlation with Materials, The Korean Society of Media and Arts
2013 : A case study of fluid identity in the context of branding, The Korean Society of Media and Arts
2009 : A Study of Fluid Identity in Broadcast ID Systems, Korean Society of Basic Design & Art
2008 : Curriculum Recommendations for the Field of Motion Graphics, Korea Digital Design Society

Writing or Translation

2019 : Design Emotions Based on Materials Experience, Life and Power Press

Research Subject

2016 – 2018 : Project for Commercialization of Materials & Components Responsive to the Emotional Consumption Market (1st & 2nd round), Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
2015 : A Concrete Study on the Industrialization Process Based on Emotional Materials, KITECH(Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
2014 : Media Communication Method of Emotional Material Design(Focusing on Metal), KITECH
2013 : A Study on Communication Methods for Public Understanding of Emotional Material Design, KITECH
2012 : Policy Planning Study on the Establishment and Support Project of the Emotional Materials & Components Support Center, KITECH
2012 : A Study on Emotional Materials and Design, KITECH

Award

2000 : Silver Award, BDA(Broadcast Designer’s Association)/Promax, USA

Exhibition

2021 : A Promotional 3D Motion-Infographic Video of ‘Automatic Louver’ Product for ‘HeungSung ENC Co., Ltd.’
2020 : 10 3D Background Image Design of ‘AR Photo Zone’ for ‘Micro Computing Co., Ltd.’
2019 - 2021 : 5 Promotional 3D Motion-Infographic Videos of ‘Inner Door’ Product for 'CK Door Co., Ltd.’
2019 : 12 Textbook & Content Design of AR Coding Plant Development Game, ‘My Little Farm’ for ‘Micro Computing Co., Ltd.’
2012 - 2019 : 2 Promotional Motion-Infographic Videos for ‘The HCI Society of Korea’
2018 : A Promotional 3D Motion-infographic Video and Forklift/Electric Vehicle 3D Wasp Character Design for ‘Infinitrans Alpha Co., Ltd.’
2018 : 7 Promotional Motion-Infographic Videos about Korean Traditional liquor for ‘2018 International Sool Conference in Seoul’
2017 : 4 types of UX/UI Design Systems for Mobile Apps, ‘MINE Project’ for ‘ITX-M2M Co., Ltd.’
2017 : ‘2017 Korean Society of Basic Design & Art Seoul International Planning First Individual Exhibition’, Seoul Arts Center - Hangaram Hall
2016 : 6th Fan Meeting DVD Package Design Set for 6-Member Idol Music Group ‘2PM’ from the Entertainment Agency ‘JYP Entertainment’
2016 : ‘Reality Variety Show’ DVD Package Design Set for 6-Member Female Music Group ‘GFRIEND’ from the Entertainment Agency ‘Source Music’
2016 : BI(Brand Identity) & Design Manual Package for ‘Grand Union Hospital’
2016 : 2 Promotional 2D/3D Motion-Infographic Videos for ‘TM Partners Co., Ltd.’
2016 : 26 3D Character Designs in 10 Picture-Books Held by Support Business for 'Advanced Convergence Eye-Content Strengthening Corporate Capabilities' from ‘Micro Computing Co., Ltd.’
2015 : 2 Teaser & Promotional 3D Motion-Infographic Videos for ACM SIGCHI ‘CHI 2015 International Conference’
2015 : 3 Promotional 3D Motion-Infographic Videos for 'iHollee', 'JoyJoy', ‘S-Joy', Patent Invention Products of 'FDI(Forum Design Innovation)'
2015 : A Promotional 3D Motion-Infographic Videos for ‘100 Nano’, the Patented Air Purifier of ‘Almus International Co., Ltd.’
2012 – 2013 : 4 Promotional Motion-Igraphic Videos and Content Graphic Deisgn for the 1st/2nd events for 'PPuri Industry Day’ of ‘KITECH(Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)’
2012 : 2 3D Projection Mapping Videos Winning Grand Prize ‘Running Ball’ & Silver Prize ‘Smart Run’ for ‘Dream, White Night’ Exhibition‘ in ’2011 Daegu World Athletics Competition’ Hosted by ‘Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.’
2010 : A 2D/3D Motion-Infographic Video for ‘Yulgoki’, The 2nd Aegis Ship of Korea

External Activity

2016 - current : Korean Society of Basic Design & Art, Executive Director
2016 - current : Korea Service Design Council, Vice President
2012 – current : The HCI Society of Korea, Organizer
2010 – 2018 : KITECH(Korea Institute of Industrial Technology), Member of Emotional Material Planning Committee