Jung Joo Sohn, IDSA

Assistant Professor of Industrial Design & Interaction Design, Purdue University Jung Joo Sohn joined Purdue University as an assistant professor in the Industrial Design and Interaction Design program in 2019. Additionally, he holds a visiting professor position at Ewha Womans University and works as a Design & Branding Consultant at the West Lafayette Police Department (WLPD). Before joining Purdue, Sohn spent over eight years as a UX (user experience) designer in the Corporate Design Center at Samsung Electronics and was a visiting scholar with the Aware Home Research Initiative (AHRI) at Georgia Institute of Technology. As a multidisciplinary designer, he contributed to emerging devices, new mobile services (e.g., artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and healthcare), and user interfaces with cutting-edge technologies in growing markets. He has been granted over 30 utility patents in UI (User Interface) and interaction for future displays and mobile services in the US, EU, and Korea. These patents have been assigned for the development of consumer products by Samsung Electronics. His other achievements include winning more than 10 International Design Awards, securing research grants totaling over 1/2 Million USD (e.g., from the National Science Foundation), and obtaining approximately 100K USD in corporate sponsorship grants. Sohn’s research interests encompass the fields of industrial design, interaction design, and user experience. In the fusion of these disciplines, he focuses on developing technology that harmonizes with human sensibility and emotions.

Assistant Professor of Industrial Design & Interaction Design, Purdue University

Jung Joo Sohn joined Purdue University as an assistant professor in the Industrial Design and Interaction Design program in 2019. Additionally, he holds a visiting professor position at Ewha Womans University and works as a Design & Branding Consultant at the West Lafayette Police Department (WLPD).

Before joining Purdue, Sohn spent over eight years as a UX (user experience) designer in the Corporate Design Center at Samsung Electronics and was a visiting scholar with the Aware Home Research Initiative (AHRI) at Georgia Institute of Technology.

As a multidisciplinary designer, he contributed to emerging devices, new mobile services (e.g., artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and healthcare), and user interfaces with cutting-edge technologies in growing markets.

He has been granted over 30 utility patents in UI (User Interface) and interaction for future displays and mobile services in the US, EU, and Korea. These patents have been assigned for the development of consumer products by Samsung Electronics.

His other achievements include winning more than 10 International Design Awards, securing research grants totaling over 1/2 Million USD (e.g., from the National Science Foundation), and obtaining approximately 100K USD in corporate sponsorship grants.

Sohn’s research interests encompass the fields of industrial design, interaction design, and user experience. In the fusion of these disciplines, he focuses on developing technology that harmonizes with human sensibility and emotions.

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Election Candidate, Education Council | 2023

Statement of Candidacy

I am deeply honored to have been considered for the position of Midwest District Education Representative on the IDSA Education Council, and I am wholeheartedly committed to advancing the educational mission of IDSA.

In today’s rapidly changing landscape, industry requires a diverse skill set to industrial designers. These changes lead me to believe that industrial design education will naturally evolve to foster cross-pollination between industry and academia. In response to these evolving industry demands, I have dedicated myself to studying and implementing innovative processes and creating a new culture in Industrial Design education.

If elected to the Education Council, I aim to focus on two key initiatives:

Promote Excellence: I will advocate for high-quality educational resources and programs that empower IDSA members to remain at the forefront of research and practice.
Collaborate and Communicate: Effective communication and collaboration are essential for the success of any educational endeavor. I will actively facilitate communication among council members, educational institutions, IDSA members, industry professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure that our educational initiatives align with the needs and aspirations of our community.

With your invaluable support, I firmly believe that we can make significant strides in improving Industrial Design Education together.