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faculty
Yoon Soo Lee she/her
Professor
Design
Contact
508-910-6449
508-910-6977
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College of Visual & Performing Arts 349A
Education
| Western Michigan University | MFA |
| Seoul National University | MFA |
| Seoul National University | BFA |
Teaching
Courses
Collaborative process and human-centered design. In addition to practicing team development and presentation methods, students will follow the stages of Design Thinking: empathize, define, research, ideate, prototype, and test. Predicated on solving a human issue, assignment outcomes are not restricted to any one media. This course encourages students to develop a variety of solutions.
Idea development through the process of making. The course encourages students to set aside conventional graphic design problem-solving techniques and explore the realm of ¿what if?¿ Students learn new conceptual and material methods for producing work ¿ creating iterative methodologies, systems, tools, and participatory operations through physical, digital and hybrid activities. The course challenges assumptions about Design practice and creativity.
Career options and internship preparation. Presentations from working professionals, exploring skills needed for different design professions. Students reflect on the role of designers in society, discuss various graphic design career options, improve business communication skills, and learn about business ethics. This seminar helps students prepare for future studies, internships, and employment opportunities.
Addresses social and ethical design perspectives while developing communication strategies built on models of conversation and participation. Students examine and identify public needs, constraints and/or opportunities for community partners and clients. Emphasis is on presentation skills, research and concept development as a process, systems and predicting outcomes of design action.
Fundamental sewing techniques including skirt, blouse and pant construction. Selection and layout of fabric, pinning, cutting and marking are discussed along with tools and machinery used in the industry. Production patterns will be used to form a basis for basic clothing construction. Sizing and fitting live models is explored. Participation in the Fashion Show and preliminary judging is required.