Sooshin Choi
Chair, Industrial Design Program at Savannah College of Art and Design- Claim this Profile
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Mark Tellam
Sooshin Choi leads his tribe du jour to consider all the possibilities inherent in an opportunity... identify those facets which will resonate with the audience... and produce positively radiant solutions. He is a global thinker who has led me to be a better GO player, over and over again, as we placed our stones in provocative patterns while contemplating permutations of product to manifest in the here and now. Right. and Now. Invite Sooshin to unleash potential in your team, no matter what the situation you face.
Kristen Mangum
I had the honor of being in multiple studios with Sooshin as the professor at the university of cincinnati. Sooshin is a wonderful instructor with an extremely wide breadth of experiences from all over the world. I hope MORE students go to him to tap that knowledge because he is an invaluable resource to the School of Industrial Design at UC. On multiple occasions I came to Sooshin to ask advice on both my projects and on my career and every time left with an interesting perspective and fresh way of thinking. He always encourages his students to not just make cool forms, but to always think of the bigger picture of product design and how humans interact with products. On top of all of Sooshin's talent and experience, it is almost impossible not to get along well with him. His friendly demeanor and ability to always stay positive are contagious. I would highly, highly recommend Sooshin Choi.
Mark Tellam
Sooshin Choi leads his tribe du jour to consider all the possibilities inherent in an opportunity... identify those facets which will resonate with the audience... and produce positively radiant solutions. He is a global thinker who has led me to be a better GO player, over and over again, as we placed our stones in provocative patterns while contemplating permutations of product to manifest in the here and now. Right. and Now. Invite Sooshin to unleash potential in your team, no matter what the situation you face.
Kristen Mangum
I had the honor of being in multiple studios with Sooshin as the professor at the university of cincinnati. Sooshin is a wonderful instructor with an extremely wide breadth of experiences from all over the world. I hope MORE students go to him to tap that knowledge because he is an invaluable resource to the School of Industrial Design at UC. On multiple occasions I came to Sooshin to ask advice on both my projects and on my career and every time left with an interesting perspective and fresh way of thinking. He always encourages his students to not just make cool forms, but to always think of the bigger picture of product design and how humans interact with products. On top of all of Sooshin's talent and experience, it is almost impossible not to get along well with him. His friendly demeanor and ability to always stay positive are contagious. I would highly, highly recommend Sooshin Choi.
Mark Tellam
Sooshin Choi leads his tribe du jour to consider all the possibilities inherent in an opportunity... identify those facets which will resonate with the audience... and produce positively radiant solutions. He is a global thinker who has led me to be a better GO player, over and over again, as we placed our stones in provocative patterns while contemplating permutations of product to manifest in the here and now. Right. and Now. Invite Sooshin to unleash potential in your team, no matter what the situation you face.
Kristen Mangum
I had the honor of being in multiple studios with Sooshin as the professor at the university of cincinnati. Sooshin is a wonderful instructor with an extremely wide breadth of experiences from all over the world. I hope MORE students go to him to tap that knowledge because he is an invaluable resource to the School of Industrial Design at UC. On multiple occasions I came to Sooshin to ask advice on both my projects and on my career and every time left with an interesting perspective and fresh way of thinking. He always encourages his students to not just make cool forms, but to always think of the bigger picture of product design and how humans interact with products. On top of all of Sooshin's talent and experience, it is almost impossible not to get along well with him. His friendly demeanor and ability to always stay positive are contagious. I would highly, highly recommend Sooshin Choi.
Mark Tellam
Sooshin Choi leads his tribe du jour to consider all the possibilities inherent in an opportunity... identify those facets which will resonate with the audience... and produce positively radiant solutions. He is a global thinker who has led me to be a better GO player, over and over again, as we placed our stones in provocative patterns while contemplating permutations of product to manifest in the here and now. Right. and Now. Invite Sooshin to unleash potential in your team, no matter what the situation you face.
Kristen Mangum
I had the honor of being in multiple studios with Sooshin as the professor at the university of cincinnati. Sooshin is a wonderful instructor with an extremely wide breadth of experiences from all over the world. I hope MORE students go to him to tap that knowledge because he is an invaluable resource to the School of Industrial Design at UC. On multiple occasions I came to Sooshin to ask advice on both my projects and on my career and every time left with an interesting perspective and fresh way of thinking. He always encourages his students to not just make cool forms, but to always think of the bigger picture of product design and how humans interact with products. On top of all of Sooshin's talent and experience, it is almost impossible not to get along well with him. His friendly demeanor and ability to always stay positive are contagious. I would highly, highly recommend Sooshin Choi.
Experience
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Savannah College of Art and Design
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Chair, Industrial Design Program
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Jun 2022 - Present
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The Modus Design
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United States
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Design
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CEO & CDO
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Jan 2018 - Present
The Modus Design offers various education services for design professionals and executives. The Modus Design offers various education services for design professionals and executives.
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Founder and Moderator
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2010 - Present
Connect Korean designers, design educators, and design students in America.Provide a common ground to connect and communicate among members. Connect Korean designers, design educators, and design students in America.Provide a common ground to connect and communicate among members.
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DEKA Research & Development
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Chief Design Officer & Executive Design Director
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Feb 2019 - May 2022
Responsible for holistic design at DEKA Research & Development, where designers and engineers are turning unimaginable possibilities into reality. The project range from medical, personal mobility, autonomous mobility, healthcare, and regenerative biology. Responsible for holistic design at DEKA Research & Development, where designers and engineers are turning unimaginable possibilities into reality. The project range from medical, personal mobility, autonomous mobility, healthcare, and regenerative biology.
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College for Creative Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Interim Dean of Graduate Studies
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2018
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Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, CCS
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
College for Creative Studies has been a prestigious institution for educating creative talents - artist and designers for over 100 years. As a Chief Academic Officer of the CCS, I will enjoy working with top class colleagues to make CCS an even better institution with global impact.My responsibility includes providing vision and leadership for academic affairs, strategic planning, budgeting, enrollment management, technology planning and resource development. I will also serve as a spokesperson for the College and advocate for the value of art and design to society.
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Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conference Chair - IDSA International Conference 2016 Detroit
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
Develop plan and organize the program with the steering committee for IDSA International Conference 2016 Detroit. The IDSA conference is the largest international conference for designers, design educators, design students as well as corporations. This year's theme is Making Things Happen and it will be from August 17 - 20, 2016 at Renaissance Center, Detroit. Develop plan and organize the program with the steering committee for IDSA International Conference 2016 Detroit. The IDSA conference is the largest international conference for designers, design educators, design students as well as corporations. This year's theme is Making Things Happen and it will be from August 17 - 20, 2016 at Renaissance Center, Detroit.
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Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Education
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2012 - 2014
Responsible to promote industrial design education. Planning and running annual Education Symposium as a Symposium Chair. Responsible to promote industrial design education. Planning and running annual Education Symposium as a Symposium Chair.
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University of Cincinnati
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of School of Design / Associate Professor of Industrial Design
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2013
The position oversees the School of Design, DAAP, UC. The School of Design consists of Digital Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design (Fashion Design and Product Development tracks), and Industrial Design (Product Design and Transportation Design tracks)
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Associate Professor & Coordinator of Industrial Design
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Sep 2003 - Aug 2010
TEACH / RESEARCH / DESIGN CONSULTANT: Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Universal Design, Inclusive Design, Innovative Design
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DEKA Research & Development
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Design Director
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2001 - 2003
Led Industrial Design group and participated in developing innovative medical devices. Led Industrial Design group and participated in developing innovative medical devices.
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Director of R&D
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1998 - 2000
Responsible for design and product development of system office furniture and chairs. Responsible for design and product development of system office furniture and chairs.
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Director of Design
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1995 - 1998
Led design and development of a number of office and public furniture and seating systems. Led design and development of a number of office and public furniture and seating systems.
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Kia America
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Automotive Designer
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1986 - 1995
Designed Kia Sephia (1992), Sportage (1992), Bongo (1993), and Canival (sold as Sedona in the USA) (1995). Designed Kia Sephia (1992), Sportage (1992), Bongo (1993), and Canival (sold as Sedona in the USA) (1995).
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Automotive Designer
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1978 - 1986
Designed Royale XQ (1982), Salon (1984), Le Mans (1995) and others. Designed Royale XQ (1982), Salon (1984), Le Mans (1995) and others.
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Education
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1992 - 1993
Royal College of Art
PEP, Vehicle Design -
2010 - 2010
Stanford University
Innovation Master Series -
2000 - 2001
The Ohio State University
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1986 - 1991
Hongik University
MFA, Industrial Design -
1984 - 1986
Seoul National University of Technology
BS Design, Industrial Design -
1976 - 1978
Kyunggi Industrial College
Diploma, Industrial Design
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