Yerin is a San Francisco-based Industrial Designer.
Yerin has previously worked in the charging & energy team at Rivian, and Caraway kitchen tools & appliances at Box Clever, and lamppost EV charging startup Voltpost as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Yerin is passionate about integrating advanced technologies into daily life through soft, warm, and friendly design- interceding between the emotional realm and the complex challenges of bringing products to market.
Yerin enjoys spearheading the future of the industry with fresh ideas and new perspectives based on a deep understanding of people and a systemic approach to user experience.
Yerin believes that good design comes from a positive and open mindset and the courage to question the status quo.
Outside of design, you can find her training in sports, conquering the best bakery shops in the city, or looking for cats.
yerincho.design@gmail.com
Awards & Recognitions
2024 | IDSA IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) in the Social Impact Design category. (Voltpost)
2024 | Fast Company Innovation by Design Award Finalist in the Impact category (Voltpost)
2021 | UKC Startup Pitch Competition Award - Third place
2017 | Universal Design Contest Awards
Scholarships
2023 | Jihoon Rim (Former CEO of Kakao Corp.) Scholarship
2023 | Elise Mudd Marvin Memorial Endowed Scholarship
2023 | Martin Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship
2022 | Toyota Endowed Scholarship
2022 | Eight Inc. Endowed Scholarship
2022 | Martha Chandler Scholarship
2021 | Helena Balfour Edwards Endowed Scholarship
2019 | David & Judith Brown Scholarship
2019-2023 | ArtCenter Department Scholarship