Jung Geun Tak

Collaborate with internal global teams-including Product Design, Strategy Engineering, and Marketing. Train team members on advanced technical design skills and software programs. Award-Winning Projects and Achievements: * Felix iPad Stands ('11-'12):

('07-'08): Pioneered design of new folded card case concept for AmEx Gold, Silver, and PASS cards, balancing intuitive mechanism with stylish appearance. * Oster Ice Shaving Blender ('06 / '09): Led design strategy and development, working closely with engineers to solve technical challenges. Researched and analyzed data to create interchangeable, award-winning design solution. *

program interfaced with client to define features, keyboard architecture, materials, screen layout, interaction design, network connectivity, mechanical functionality, and aesthetic concept. Developed user-centric features and design language that was ultimately translated by another design firm into product that moved into mass production. * Comprehensive list of design projects available upon request **

US version of lever-powered wheelchair-based mobility aid. Instrumental in envisioning product design. Engaged with clients and MIT Mobility Lab to identify needs and push concepts forward. *

('06-'10):

('08-'09): Created compelling and cohesive new commodity design language for computer peripherals, including laptop mouse, presenters, USB hubs, and chill mat. * Turbine Light ('08): Played key role in delivering concept design to light up a city by harvesting renewable energy contained in the air turbulence generated by passing traffic. *

('06-'08): Proactive member of the Continuum Sustainable group designed Solay concept running shoe including a modular, removable mid-sole. *

('05-'06):

Spearhead creative direction, innovative product design, hands-on artistic production, and team leadership throughout all phases of high-level, complex projects. Participate in product planning, requirements gathering, and market research and analysis. Integrate technical and artistic talent with research data on product use, requirements, and materials. Produce drawings and illustrations, modify and refine designs, and adapt to changes in client specifications, production limitations, and design trends. Supervise associate designers, freelancers and overseas vendors.

over 4 years ago it has been my mission to design Google assistant speakers to make tech more approachable. I led two award-winning designs and Google Home mini in 2017, which have won 10+ design awards, including Red Dot's Best Of The Best. My biggest accomplishment has been playing a critical role within the organization to establish product and UX design language, ensuring the device blends into the home with a thoughtful interface, starting with the very first Google Home, which set up Google HW design up for long-term success and differentiation through design. * Google Home mini ('18-'19) My role is to lead the product design while maintaining high product excellence standards with a focus on user needs, manufacturing constraints, and business goals. A key challenge for Valens design is to retain the iconic design language of the Google Home Mini and execute thoughtful design improvements to facilitate cost-saving under greatly reduced BOM (Bill Of Material) cost. * Google Home mini ('16-'17) Led the most affordable Google in the home. The design goal was to establish Home family design language, evolving the aesthetic from Google Home (2016). As a result, Joplin won several design awards that contributes " Google as Design Company of the Year, 2018 " from Fast Company's Innovation By Design Awards *

enabling more user-friendly tablet usage as well as a playful user experience. Products to be launched in to Staples and Target the US and Canada with personal photo name and signature on products' packaging.

Mountian view Lead Designer joining Google

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