I am a human-centered UX/UI designer with a strong interest in accessibility and inclusive design. I recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. in Informatics specializing in Human-Computer Interaction. I am passionate about designing user interfaces that follow WCAG principles and accessibility best practices. I’m skilled in Figma, user research, accessibility and inclusive design, usability-focused design, and motion graphics. I have hands-on experience in UX/UI design through my HCI degree, certifications, volunteering, and personal projects.

Hayun Kim

I am a human-centered UX/UI designer with a strong interest in accessibility and inclusive design. I recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. in Informatics specializing in Human-Computer Interaction. I am passionate about designing user interfaces that follow WCAG principles and accessibility best practices. I’m skilled in Figma, user research, accessibility and inclusive design, usability-focused design, and motion graphics. I have hands-on experience in UX/UI design through my HCI degree, certifications, volunteering, and personal projects.

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I am a human-centered UX/UI designer with a strong interest in accessibility and inclusive design. I recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. in Informatics specializing in Human-Computer Interaction. I am passionate about designing user interfaces that follow WCAG principles and accessibility best practices.

I’m skilled in Figma, user research, accessibility and inclusive design, usability-focused design, and motion graphics. I have hands-on experience in UX/UI design through my HCI degree, certifications, volunteering, and personal projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Intermediate

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Specialist (Volunteer) at The Donovan’s Venom
February 1, 2026 - Present
Translated website homepage to mobile version while fixing 100% of 15 accessibility issues. Applied WCAG principles to improve usability through color contrast, screen reader compatibility, readability, and labeling. Adapted complex data analytics web interfaces into mobile layouts, prioritizing key metrics and improving usability on small screens.
UX/UI Designer (Project) at Eyeli (Mobile App Project)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Designed Eyeli, a mobile app supporting low-vision and blind users with object recognition, navigation assistance, and text-to-speech. Applied WCAG principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) to interface design decisions. Conducted accessibility-first UX research by synthesizing academic literature on low-vision and blind user needs.

Education

B.S. Informatics (Human-Computer Interaction) at University of California, Irvine
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Introduction to Web Accessibility (W3Cx)
January 1, 2026 - June 18, 2026
Introduction to Accessibility & Inclusive Design (University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana)
September 1, 2025 - June 18, 2026
UX Design Specialization (Google)
March 1, 2024 - June 18, 2026
User Experience Principles and Processes Certificate (University of Michigan)
August 1, 2024 - June 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services