Samsung Designer’s Real Story Part 1

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  Mobile Division GUI Designer

  Sae Byuk Shin

  • The item that defines me as a designer

    Lipstick. When I focus all my energy on design, I feel my lips turning pale over time. I’m sometimes surprised when I see myself in the mirror because of how different I look from when I first came into the office, but as I see my lipstick gradually wearing down from use, I think to myself, “Wow, I’m really working hard, aren’t I.”

  • My own unique item of inspiration

    My toothbrush. I think about what kind of ideas I want to conceive or how to tackle projects while I brush my teeth at work. There are moments when you can focus on your consciousness when doing daily tasks. It also helps me relax from the pressures of the work environment. Inspiration does come more naturally when your mind is at peace.

  • Personal definition of a ‘meaningful design’

    The French word ‘Inframince’ means ‘a miniscule
    difference that is so meticulous it’s hard to perceive.’
    My idea of a meaningful design is about building up
    ‘Inframince’. When small differences pile up on top of one another, you’ll have a sturdy design that is set apart from others.

  • The kind of designer I aspire to become

    A designer that is like a ‘Restroom’. People go back home after work to the comfort of their restrooms to
    peacefully bathe in warm water or soothe their urgent needs by taking care of business. It is also a place where you can fix your make-up and come out all fresh and
    renewed. I want people to experience this sort of modest but comfortable feeling through my designs.

  • A special bookmark only I want to know

    I get inspired from unique designs in opening and
    endings sequences of films. When I look at the various colors and screen-shifting techniques, I feel like my
    passion for design become flexible again after being a bit stiff over time.

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  Corporate Design Center UI Designer

  Yeon Ee Choi

  • My own unique item of inspiration

    My perfume. I just started this job so there’s still so much I am unfamiliar with, which kind of makes me anxious all the time. The perfume I carry with me is made from nature’s scent, and it soothes my anxiety and refreshes me whenever I get a whiff of its aroma. As a matter of fact, it helps me better conceive new ideas too.

  • Requirements for being a great designer

    I think there are only two differences between a great person and an ordinary person. Passion and
    perseverance. I don’t think you can achieve high
    performance with talent or skill alone. I believe that great design and a great designer are born when you add effort into the mix.

  • The most important factor
    in the design process

    Singularity in the style and message you want to convey. Also, the attitude of patiently listening to others during design collaboration is important as well. If you don’t make an effort to understand the opinions of others, your potential is limited within the confines of your own knowledge. This is why I practice the art of listening to others.

  • My definition of
    a ‘Samsung Electronics Designer’

    The image of a designer is sometimes perceived as a person who only pursues abstract or sensual things. However, the designers I met while working here are all focused on the lifestyles of our users in concrete and
    realistic aspects. I think a Samsung Electronics Designer is one who creates products that can be both practical and meaningful at the same time.

  • The kind of designer
    I want to be remembered as

    A designer that is after the heart of people. I want to be a designer who can capture the authentic stories of people, while providing values they desire most and
    resolving problems in their perspective.

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  Digital Appliances Division Product Designer

  Il Mo Ahn

  • My own unique item of inspiration

    My grandmother’s inheritance, a ring. It’s the only
    inheritance she left with me when she passed away in 2008. Having someone you hold dear close can give you strength and happiness. I think that kind of positive emotion evokes design inspiration within me.

  • Changes I experienced
    after becoming a designer

    The biggest change started when I received an award overseas in 2014. I was able to turn the switch lamp into a product through exhibitions held in 21 cities across 5 countries. It was during those two years I experienced an unwavering conviction to always have a dream. My dream is not only the embodiment of my pride, but also the impetus that moves me.

  • First thing I do before designing

    Before I start designing a product, I contemplate on the origin of the product itself and the needs for which it was first created. When I understand this original purpose, I can envision a transcending idea while still remaining in the range of the product’s identity.

  • A special bookmark only you want to know

    The website for the Science Journal AAAS
    (http://science.sciencemag.org). It’s the fastest way to predict and confirm the changes in present times and the future. This place serves as a rich pool of ideas and inspiration for me.

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  Visual Display Division Graphic Designer

  Jun Hyeok Chang

  • Item that defines me as a designer

    Lego. Toy blocks. Infinite creations are possible with the combinations of these blocks. I believe I can create a myriad of new designs with the combination of my
    experiences and ideas. The fact that it has infinite
    possibilities is similar to my own potential.

  • My must-have design item

    Paper and pencil. Since I’m a graphic designer, I use the computer as my primary tool, but I try not to have my thoughts confined to the computer. When I’m drawing with my hand, I tend to find new thoughts and
    expressions that lie outside of the computer screen.

  • A rule I follow when collaborating

    Endlessly contemplating about my own role. Design
    collaborations are similar to a soccer match. It’s because in soccer matches there are always a defense side and an offense side. Design works the same way. You’ll need to complement one another or at times fearlessly lay down ideas based on the situation of the project. Once you’re on the field, you need to know exactly what position you are playing.

  • An inspiring space

    Before I go to sleep, I get under my sheets and do all my random thinking. In this stream of unconsciousness, I sometimes happen upon fun ideas. That’s when I jot them down in my notebook.

  • The kind of designer
    I want to be remembered as

    A hilarious designer.

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  Digital Appliance Division UI Designer

  Min Ji Park

  • The item that defines me as a design

    Books. Whenever I want to build up on or organize my thoughts, I often visit the company library. I always carry around books in my bag, and that alone makes me feel like my mind is taking in the knowledge and thoughts contained in the book. The most recent book I have read is <Laws of Attractive Concept>.

  • Activities I do to gain inspiration

    Since I’m a designer who majored in engineering, I have friends from many different fields of study. I usually engage in conversations with these friends and find
    inspiration in the daily life. I think the sheer joy that comes from conversing with friends is very helpful when it comes to creating design.

  • The kind of designer
    I want to be remembered as

    A well-rounded and competent designer. I’m interested in a wide array of topics, so I consider myself as more of a generalist than a specialist. Even at the Digital
    Appliance Division where I am currently part of, I’m
    involved in various tasks from screen environment design, panel UI, voice UI, to service design and more.

  • A special bookmark only I want to know

    The screen capture key that I use frequently. I use the smartphone relatively more than others, and the
    Internet offers such an abundant sea of information for designers like myself. Whenever I find something useful, I save it by taking a screenshot. I then backup the image file onto my cloud and organize it there.