Meet Jiho Ryu
I'm a UX/Product designer with a Digital Design and Development background currently based in the Greater Vancouver Area. I've long been fascinated by the intersection of aesthetics and practicality in design.
Always looking for opportunities to grow and reflect, I'm interested in embracing diverse points of view and engaging with others to build inclusive and accessible user experiences.
Origin
Small Town(NDA!), South Korea
Vancouver, Canada
Time Zone
(Pacific Time)
She
is vegetarian, if it's Thursday today.
is a profesonal Kimbap roller.
and Salad Roll.
is a beginner at Vietnamese.
was the fastest typist in elementary school.
ranks in the top 2% of Korean language respondents on HiNative.
Me dreaming about finding an earth-bending skill inside of me one day
From the beginning, my journey into the design world was sparked by a passion for creating visually engaging yet informative workpieces. It all started during my university days when I found myself crafting slide decks for my classmates(I got paid by small lunch-like sandwiches) and discovering my passion for delivering information through thoughtful design.
My Design principles
Good Designers Copy, Great Designers Steal
Throughout my design journey, I've come to understand that while it's essential to get inspiration from others, the key is to refine and transform into something. As a product designer, I find immense satisfaction in studying design patterns, understanding their underlying principles, and then infusing them with my own creative flair.
Get inspired by everything
Inspired by Dieter Rams' design principles, I believe that design transcends boundaries and can be found in various fields, connecting them with one another. Whether in tangible products, paintings, culture, or nature itself, I seek inspiration across diverse fields. By exploring and drawing from these different worlds, I aim to infuse creativity and innovation into my work, resulting in designs that resonate with users on a deeper level.
Work-incognito mode
During my work-incognito mode, you can find me playing different online games, watching Avatar: The Last Airbender and the legend of Korra, or short clips of Friends. I'm also a passionate E-sport game and webtoon fan!
My online personas
Off-screen moments
During my off-screen moments, I’m trying Vietnamese on Duolingo with a cup of iced latte, wiping off dust of my green friends or rolling Kimbap or salad roll. I also love hunting down adorable and one-of-a-kind glasses, whether it's at thrift stores, local shops, or as a fun bonus from alcohol bottles.
Things I love, enjoy, adore.