Borami Kang

Borami Kang is a Graduate Teaching Associate and MFA Candidate in Design Research and Development at The Ohio State University. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2007). Her professional experience includes 15+ years as an independent designer, project manager at a design firm, and design team leader at a Korean tech startup. She focuses on advancing design education and AI integration in brand design.

Education:

• BFA in Graphic Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
• MFA Candidate in Design Research and Development, The Ohio State University

Research Interests: Brand strategy, UX/UI design, design education innovation, and the application of AI in creative processes. She explores design fiction and generative design thinking to address contemporary challenges in brand development.

Awards:

• Red Dot Design Award (2013) - LG Cosmetic Brand Identity
• Good Design Award (2012) - Incheon Port Brand Identity
• Society of Publication Designers Merit Winner (2007)

Leadership & Community: Treasurer Leader at KSEA YG Group, Special Teacher at Columbus Korean School, and volunteer designer for nonprofits. She mentors emerging designers and advocates for ethical design practices.