I bring my research, interview, project management, and storytelling skills, developed over a decade of journalism experience, to my UX projects.
I would be happy to chat with you. You can reach me at kimyehyun79@gmail.com.
Above: People who trusted me as a journalist to photograph and share their vulnerable stories with the public
During my time as a photo and video journalist, editors often turned to me to cover stories of individuals in vulnerable situations, such as parents who lost their newborn to a rare disease for The New York Times, people of color suffering from long COVID for The Washington Post, and families getting evicted from their home for the CT Mirror. These story patterns reflect both my personality and professional skills. I excel at building trust with people facing a wide range of challenges, understanding their experiences with empathy, and telling their stories in a way that resonates with audiences.
I still love storytelling, but I turned to UX research because I have a natural tendency to seek ways to solve problems. What excites me about UX research is the chance to not only understand challenges but also contribute to meaningful solutions, drawing on my intrinsic curiosity and skills I’ve honed through journalism.
Skills
Research & Design
Qualitative Research: User Interviews, Usability Testing, Contextual Inquiry, Diary Studies, Co-Design, Focus Groups, Ethnographic Studies, Heuristic Evaluation, Competitive Analysis, Thematic Analysis
Quantitative Research: Survey Design, Card Sorting, Statistics, Data Analysis and Visualization
Design: Wireframing and Prototyping
Technical Skills
SQL, R, Python, SPSS, Tableau, Qualtrics, UserTesting, Dovetail, Figma, Miro, Creative Cloud
A Little About Myself
