I am a passionate graphic designer and illustrator who loves telling stories through visuals. I blend traditional media—pencil, ink, acrylic, watercolor—with digital tools like Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator to create character designs, editorial illustrations, and vibrant poster art. I enjoy collaborating on books, exhibitions, and educational projects, and I’m always exploring new ways to engage audiences through design. I’m actively pursuing multiple prestigious art scholarships and building experiences across academia, youth programs, and independent projects. I’ve curated exhibitions, contributed to children’s book workshops, and published online comics addressing youth mental health. I’m excited to grow in roles such as visual designer, art director, and educator, bringing creativity and storytelling to every project.

Emma

I am a passionate graphic designer and illustrator who loves telling stories through visuals. I blend traditional media—pencil, ink, acrylic, watercolor—with digital tools like Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator to create character designs, editorial illustrations, and vibrant poster art. I enjoy collaborating on books, exhibitions, and educational projects, and I’m always exploring new ways to engage audiences through design. I’m actively pursuing multiple prestigious art scholarships and building experiences across academia, youth programs, and independent projects. I’ve curated exhibitions, contributed to children’s book workshops, and published online comics addressing youth mental health. I’m excited to grow in roles such as visual designer, art director, and educator, bringing creativity and storytelling to every project.

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I am a passionate graphic designer and illustrator who loves telling stories through visuals. I blend traditional media—pencil, ink, acrylic, watercolor—with digital tools like Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator to create character designs, editorial illustrations, and vibrant poster art. I enjoy collaborating on books, exhibitions, and educational projects, and I’m always exploring new ways to engage audiences through design.

I’m actively pursuing multiple prestigious art scholarships and building experiences across academia, youth programs, and independent projects. I’ve curated exhibitions, contributed to children’s book workshops, and published online comics addressing youth mental health. I’m excited to grow in roles such as visual designer, art director, and educator, bringing creativity and storytelling to every project.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Portfolio Consultant at Youth Cultural Journal Forum
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Assisted 10+ students with portfolios and artworks, curating projects and presentations. Provided tutoring on illustration and digital media (Procreate / Lightroom).
Designer at UCSD South American Archaeology Lab
February 1, 2026 - Present
Assisted with 20 illustrations of eco patches in Peru via coastal regions. Presented in ANTH 10: Climate Justice lecture and in Professor Ariana Garvin's research (title).
Lecturer at UCSD Marine Environments / Climate Depression
February 18, 2026 - Present
Presented during ANTH 10: Climate Justice lecture (02/18/2026) to 200+ UCSD students and faculty; raised awareness of marine desertification and climate depression phenomena.
Founder at UCSD Undergraduate Art Club
December 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and led the club; assisted 5 members with technical illustration; exhibited during Week 8 of Winter Quarter 2026, presenting 'Cactus' and 10 original illustrations.
Illustrator at Bologna Children's Book Workshop
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Illustrator for a children's book workshop; created illustrations for a range of materials.
Graphic Designer at Sunae Chaeknamoo Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed blog banners and promotion posters; provided instruction on Photoshop/Procreate/Canva for faculty.
Author at Online publication 'Boy With Cactus'
August 1, 2024 - Present
Created online comic strips for youth mental health awareness; reached 5k+ audience. Sequenced to a passion story project 'Cactus' (started 2023); Kick started in 2024.
Poster Artist - Suicide Prevention at Han River / Seoul Suicide Prevention Posters Initiative
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Crafted original posters and illustrations through extensive research in suicide psychology; installed 80+ posters around the Han River, Seoul.
Portfolio Consultant at Seoul Test-Nation
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Assisted 10+ students with portfolio direction, curated projects, and presentations; provided tutoring on illustration and digital media (Procreate / Lightroom).
Graphic Designer at Sunae Chaek Namoo Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed blog banners and promotional posters; provided instruction on Photoshop / Procreate / Canva for faculty.
Founder at UCSD Undergrad Art Club
December 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and led UCSD Undergrad Art Club; mentored 5 members on technical illustration.
Author at Online publication 'Cactus'
January 1, 2026 - Present
Created online comic strips for youth mental health awareness; reached 8k+ audience. Sequel to a project 'Boy With Cactus'.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology at University of California, San Diego
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Scholarship Admission at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
February 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Scholarship Admission at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Scholarship Admission at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Scholarship Admission at Pratt Institute
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Scholarship Admission at Parsons School of Design
May 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Qualifications

Character Fair 2023 Participant
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Picasso Ultimate Diamond Winner
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Suicide Prevention Posters Artist
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Character Nan Bong-Sugar Merch Submission
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other