JINSOL LIM
About
Professor
UX Researcher (Ph.D.)
UX Consultant
UX Designer
UX designer and researcher with a strong academic foundation in visual communication and user experience design. Experienced in research-driven design, strategic planning, and university-level teaching.
Proficiencies
Skills
UX Consulting
UX Research
Interaction Design
IA & Layout Design
Prototyping
Design Systems
Education & Critique
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Framer
Notion
MS PowerPoint
Spoken Languages
Korean
English
Education
Highest
Ph.D. in Design
Mar 2021 – Aug 2024
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
Highest
Ph.D. in Design
Mar 2021 – Aug 2024
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
Highest
Ph.D. in Design
Mar 2021 – Aug 2024
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
M.A. in Design
Sep 2019 – Feb 2021
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
M.A. in Design
Sep 2019 – Feb 2021
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
M.A. in Design
Sep 2019 – Feb 2021
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
B.F.A. in Fine Arts / Early Graduation
Mar 2016 – Aug 2019
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
B.F.A. in Fine Arts / Early Graduation
Mar 2016 – Aug 2019
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
B.F.A. in Fine Arts / Early Graduation
Mar 2016 – Aug 2019
Ewha Womans University
Seoul
High School Diploma
Feb 2013
Dong-A Girls’ High School
Gwangju
High School Diploma
Feb 2013
Dong-A Girls’ High School
Gwangju
High School Diploma
Feb 2013
Dong-A Girls’ High School
Gwangju
Academic
Experience
Current
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Kaywon University of Art & Design
Korea
Mar 2025 – Now
Department of Advertising & Brand Design
Current
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Kaywon University of Art & Design
Korea
Mar 2025 – Now
Department of Advertising & Brand Design
Current
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Kaywon University of Art & Design
Korea
Mar 2025 – Now
Department of Advertising & Brand Design
Lecturer
Ewha Womans University
Korea
Sep 2024 – Feb 2025
[2024-02] User Interface Design
Lecturer
Ewha Womans University
Korea
Sep 2024 – Feb 2025
[2024-02] User Interface Design
Lecturer
Ewha Womans University
Korea
Sep 2024 – Feb 2025
[2024-02] User Interface Design
Lecturer
Incheon Catholic University
Korea
Mar 2023 – Feb 2025
[2024-02] Data Service Content, AI & Open Design [2024-01] Visual Big Data, UX/UI Design [2023-02] AI & Open Design, E-commerce Startup [2023-01] Metaverse & Virtual Society, Media Startup.
Lecturer
Incheon Catholic University
Korea
Mar 2023 – Feb 2025
[2024-02] Data Service Content, AI & Open Design [2024-01] Visual Big Data, UX/UI Design [2023-02] AI & Open Design, E-commerce Startup [2023-01] Metaverse & Virtual Society, Media Startup.
Lecturer
Incheon Catholic University
Korea
Mar 2023 – Feb 2025
[2024-02] Data Service Content, AI & Open Design [2024-01] Visual Big Data, UX/UI Design [2023-02] AI & Open Design, E-commerce Startup [2023-01] Metaverse & Virtual Society, Media Startup.
Lecturer
Bucheon University
Korea
Mar 2022 – Aug 2024
[2024-01] UI Design Strategy & Research [2023-02] UI Prototyping [2023-01] UI Design Strategy & Research [2022-02] UI Prototyping [2022-01] UI Design Strategy & Research
Lecturer
Bucheon University
Korea
Mar 2022 – Aug 2024
[2024-01] UI Design Strategy & Research [2023-02] UI Prototyping [2023-01] UI Design Strategy & Research [2022-02] UI Prototyping [2022-01] UI Design Strategy & Research
Lecturer
Bucheon University
Korea
Mar 2022 – Aug 2024
[2024-01] UI Design Strategy & Research [2023-02] UI Prototyping [2023-01] UI Design Strategy & Research [2022-02] UI Prototyping [2022-01] UI Design Strategy & Research
Paper
Toward a Boundaryless Experience: A Study on the UX Evolution of Integrated Experience Environment based on Zero UI
Journal of Digital Contents Society, 26(12), 3359-3367. 2025. KCI-indexed journal.
Toward a Boundaryless Experience: A Study on the UX Evolution of Integrated Experience Environment based on Zero UI
Journal of Digital Contents Society, 26(12), 3359-3367. 2025. KCI-indexed journal.
Toward a Boundaryless Experience: A Study on the UX Evolution of Integrated Experience Environment based on Zero UI
Journal of Digital Contents Society, 26(12), 3359-3367. 2025. KCI-indexed journal.
The visual representation of olfactory perception
Library Progress International, 44(2), 100–112, 2024. Scopus-indexed journal.
The visual representation of olfactory perception
Library Progress International, 44(2), 100–112, 2024. Scopus-indexed journal.
The visual representation of olfactory perception
Library Progress International, 44(2), 100–112, 2024. Scopus-indexed journal.
The Visual Representation of Olfactory Perception: Recording and Reproducing Emotions through Scents
Doctoral dissertation, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2024.
The Visual Representation of Olfactory Perception: Recording and Reproducing Emotions through Scents
Doctoral dissertation, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2024.
The Visual Representation of Olfactory Perception: Recording and Reproducing Emotions through Scents
Doctoral dissertation, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2024.
A study of visual symbols for sensory visualization applications with olfactory perception
In Proceedings of the International Conference of the Korean Convergence Technology Research Society. 2024. Conference paper.
A study of visual symbols for sensory visualization applications with olfactory perception
In Proceedings of the International Conference of the Korean Convergence Technology Research Society. 2024. Conference paper.
A study of visual symbols for sensory visualization applications with olfactory perception
In Proceedings of the International Conference of the Korean Convergence Technology Research Society. 2024. Conference paper.
A Study on the Design of Digital Annotation Service in Text Visualization -based on e-book readings in Humanities-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 23(5), 417-428. 2022. KCI-indexed journal.
A Study on the Design of Digital Annotation Service in Text Visualization -based on e-book readings in Humanities-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 23(5), 417-428. 2022. KCI-indexed journal.
A Study on the Design of Digital Annotation Service in Text Visualization -based on e-book readings in Humanities-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 23(5), 417-428. 2022. KCI-indexed journal.
Life-logging Service UI Design Study Using Biometric Information Measurement : Focusing on Emotion Recording and Reproduction through Mobile Application
Master’s thesis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2021.
Life-logging Service UI Design Study Using Biometric Information Measurement : Focusing on Emotion Recording and Reproduction through Mobile Application
Master’s thesis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2021.
Life-logging Service UI Design Study Using Biometric Information Measurement : Focusing on Emotion Recording and Reproduction through Mobile Application
Master’s thesis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2021.
Proposed Life-logging Mobile Application Using Biometric Information Measurement -focusing on emotion recording and reproduction-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 22(5), 389-400. 2021. KCI-indexed journal.
Proposed Life-logging Mobile Application Using Biometric Information Measurement -focusing on emotion recording and reproduction-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 22(5), 389-400. 2021. KCI-indexed journal.
Proposed Life-logging Mobile Application Using Biometric Information Measurement -focusing on emotion recording and reproduction-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 22(5), 389-400. 2021. KCI-indexed journal.
The Effect of Convergence Education using Coding on Self-esteem of Underprivileged Children -for Young North Korean Defectors-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 22(2), 361-372. 2021. KCI-indexed Journal.
The Effect of Convergence Education using Coding on Self-esteem of Underprivileged Children -for Young North Korean Defectors-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 22(2), 361-372. 2021. KCI-indexed Journal.
The Effect of Convergence Education using Coding on Self-esteem of Underprivileged Children -for Young North Korean Defectors-
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 22(2), 361-372. 2021. KCI-indexed Journal.
A Study on the Record and Reproduction of Emotion in Digital Life-Logging
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 21(2), 271-283. 2020. KCI-indexed Journal.
A Study on the Record and Reproduction of Emotion in Digital Life-Logging
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 21(2), 271-283. 2020. KCI-indexed Journal.
A Study on the Record and Reproduction of Emotion in Digital Life-Logging
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 21(2), 271-283. 2020. KCI-indexed Journal.
Life-logging Service UI Design Study Using Biometric Information Measurement : Focusing on Emotion Recording and Reproduction through Mobile Application
Master's Thesis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2021.
Life-logging Service UI Design Study Using Biometric Information Measurement : Focusing on Emotion Recording and Reproduction through Mobile Application
Master's Thesis, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. 2021.
A Study on the Record and Reproduction of Emotion in Digital Life-Logging
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 21(2), 271-283. 2020. KCI-indexed Journal.
A Study on the Record and Reproduction of Emotion in Digital Life-Logging
Journal of Basic Design & Art, 21(2), 271-283. 2020. KCI-indexed Journal.
Experience
Lead UX Researcher
Biby Inc.
Korea
Jun 2025 – Jul 2025
UX research and trend analysis for the POSCO Hauterre apartment lifestyle service application.
Lead UX Researcher
Biby Inc.
Korea
Jun 2025 – Jul 2025
UX research and trend analysis for the POSCO Hauterre apartment lifestyle service application.
Lead UX Researcher
Biby Inc.
Korea
Jun 2025 – Jul 2025
UX research and trend analysis for the POSCO Hauterre apartment lifestyle service application.
Lead UX Researcher
Acroverse × LG Electronics
Korea
May 2024 – Aug 2024
UX planning for Wallypto and decentralized application (DApp) projects.
Lead UX Researcher
Acroverse × LG Electronics
Korea
May 2024 – Aug 2024
UX planning for Wallypto and decentralized application (DApp) projects.
Lead UX Researcher
Acroverse × LG Electronics
Korea
May 2024 – Aug 2024
UX planning for Wallypto and decentralized application (DApp) projects.
Lead UX Researcher
Acroverse × LG Electronics
Korea
Apr 2022 – Nov 2023
Developed next-generation ThinQ UX concepts and user experience scenarios.
Lead UX Researcher
Acroverse × LG Electronics
Korea
Apr 2022 – Nov 2023
Developed next-generation ThinQ UX concepts and user experience scenarios.
Lead UX Researcher
Acroverse × LG Electronics
Korea
Apr 2022 – Nov 2023
Developed next-generation ThinQ UX concepts and user experience scenarios.
Founder & Creative Director
Seasoning Studio
Korea
Jul 2020 – Feb 2025
Led a design studio specializing in UX strategy, branding, and research-driven design projects.
Founder & Creative Director
Seasoning Studio
Korea
Jul 2020 – Feb 2025
Led a design studio specializing in UX strategy, branding, and research-driven design projects.
Founder & Creative Director
Seasoning Studio
Korea
Jul 2020 – Feb 2025
Led a design studio specializing in UX strategy, branding, and research-driven design projects.
Industry–Academia
Project
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Mar 2022 – Dec 2022
Defined UX principles for optimal user experiences on ultra-large screen displays.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Mar 2022 – Dec 2022
Defined UX principles for optimal user experiences on ultra-large screen displays.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Mar 2022 – Dec 2022
Defined UX principles for optimal user experiences on ultra-large screen displays.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
LG Electronics × KRI Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Feb 2022 – Apr 2022
Identified Media & TV themes based on future customer desires.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
LG Electronics × KRI Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Feb 2022 – Apr 2022
Identified Media & TV themes based on future customer desires.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
LG Electronics × KRI Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Feb 2022 – Apr 2022
Identified Media & TV themes based on future customer desires.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Nov 2021 – Dec 2021
Proposed new viewing experiences and video concepts using projector-based systems.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Nov 2021 – Dec 2021
Proposed new viewing experiences and video concepts using projector-based systems.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, PhD Candidate)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Nov 2021 – Dec 2021
Proposed new viewing experiences and video concepts using projector-based systems.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, Master’s Program)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Nov 2020 – Nov 2021
Developed UI design guidelines for modular screen systems.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, Master’s Program)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Nov 2020 – Nov 2021
Developed UI design guidelines for modular screen systems.
Graduate Researcher (Principal Investigator, Master’s Program)
Samsung Electronics Industry–Academia Project
Korea
Nov 2020 – Nov 2021
Developed UI design guidelines for modular screen systems.