Lia Kim is a multidisciplinary designer based in New York. With a B.F.A. in Industrial Design and a minor in Business Administration from Hongik University, as well as an MFA in Graphic Design from Otis College of Art and Design, Lia has honed her expertise in a variety of design disciplines. Her unique perspective and expertise allow her to construct solid and innovative concepts from a wide range of angles.
As a Youth Representative to the UN Department of Global Communications, she uses design to make a positive impact in the world. She bridges cultural divides, fosters empathy, and promotes connectivity through her designs. Lia believes good design can bring people closer and is always exploring new ways to innovate and push boundaries.
A selection of work↘
RECOGNITION
Silver A'Design Award , 2023
Iron A'Design Award, 2023
Shortlist iF Student Award, 2023
Gold Graphis New Talent, 2023
Silver Graphis New Talent , 2023
Silver Graphis New Talent , 2023
Academic Excellence Award Otis College of Art and Design, 2023
Presidential Scholarship Otis College of Art and Design, 2021-22
Diversity Scholarship Otis College of Art and Design, 2021-22
Merit Scholarship Hongik University, 2014-19
First Winner Scholarship Hongik University & Humax, 2017
PUBLICATION / PRESS
A' Design Award Award Winning Communication Design Yearbook 2023 (DesignerPress, Italy, 55/C, ISBN:978-88-97977-60-5)
We-Heart.com
Graphis Blog
Inspiration Grid
Silver A' Design Award Winner
Silver New Talent Award from Graphis Inc
An ice-breaking solution encouraging new MFA students to get to know each other.
Visual Identity / Motion Graphic
Gold New Talent Award from Graphis Inc
A' Design Award Winner
A visual identity system for rsvp. rsvp is an invite-only virtual party square.
An experimental website inspired by analog letters typed on typewriters.
Mentor: Vera van de Seyp
An experimental drawing website that helps you
slow down
*Recorded video is 6x faster than real.
