HI, I'm Erik.
"Might be lengthy, but thank you for visiting!"
A product designer from South Korea
and now based in the Vancouver, BC, Canada.
- Master of Fine Arts in Service Design
- Work as Project Manager and Design Manager
- Successful service launch over 10+
- Projects with SM entertament, Samsung, KT, Lotte, and others
What is like blue?
Most people who visit my portfolio are curious about the What is the I am like Blue mean,
I use my nickname Like Blue in my online activities.
Just as I got inspired from the blue sky, and therefore I hope to others getting inspired through with me. I've been using this "I am like blue" for over five years.
I’m really into photography
Check out my Instagram, and you’ll see it’s packed with photos!
I love capturing and sharing moments through photography.
I’m especially into landscape shots and exploring different stunning locations.
I’m always fine-tuning my skills by playing with color and composition.
Travel inspires me 🇯🇵🇻🇳🇬🇧🇨🇦🇰🇷🇳🇴🇫🇮🇸🇪
I’ve traveled to many places. I go on trips to recharge and find energy to keep moving forward. Meeting diverse people along the way gives me a lot of inspiration.
If you ask me why I love traveling, I still haven’t found a specific reason.
So, I usually just say “because I like it,” but I’m not sure if I even need a reason.
I love cooking up insanely delicious dishes
I’ve always had a passion for cooking. I loved it so much that I even majored in it back in the day. Now, I proudly take on the role of the family chef, cooking for my lovely wife.
Served in the army
Served in the military in my early 20s. I worked at the headquarters, communicating with various stakeholders and handling administrative tasks.
The experience I gained during this time has been incredibly valuable to me even to this day.
Master’s degree in Service Design
The reason I felt the need to pursue graduate studies was because, in my work, I often had to communicate and persuade various people.
This experience made me realize the need for more knowledge and expertise.
I conducted a study titled “A Study on Colors to Improve Kiosk Usability for the Elderly.”
Working in Korea was like
As a colleague, I was a good team member and a reliable team leader. I was a designer people could trust and depend on, always ready to listen to concerns and provide solutions.
If you work with me
From Yurim Choi, Product Manager of Cafe24
With his UX/UI design experiences, he has guided and supported project managers while communicating with the design team for the project. He has been the best consensus builder internally through professional feedbacks in the loop of developing wireframes and final design. His excelling design skills would have great impact on the collaborative environment.
From Youngil Ko, Backend Developer of Buter
During the project, Erik played a crucial role in developing the client's e-commerce platform and skillfully mediated disagreements between clients and developers. Erik's diverse skill set and unwavering commitment ensure continued excellence in any undertaking. It's been a pleasure working with Erik, and I highly recommend him to any organization seeking a versatile professional capable of making a significant impact.
From Hyemi Lee, Product Designer of M-ultiply
I admire Seik's versatility to manuever through various facets of IT projects as a leading product designer.
His communication skills will help facilitate cross-fucntional teams to assess and solve the problems at hand to meet the project deadline.
I strongly recommend Seik for his next employer for he is the most ideal Product Design Leader I have ever worked with.