Sejin
Hwang

Design is implemented in almost all different fields of studies and what we design is deeply related to how we approach the problem space with proper research methodologies. In my design works, I tried to explore how we can generate empathy in different design problems through various methodologies that could create deeper conversation on social issues in our community.

The core of these studies is public engagement. Through design, I hope to find various formats of public engagement that people can easily pose questions and freely discuss the possible solutions and lead on to bringing awareness on critical social understanding to our society.

Through my works, I wish you to think about the deeper value and meaning of design in our society.

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Good Design Event

This event is a space where fellow students and faculty can have conversations about what they thought “good design” was. It is our belief that design discipline itself lacks space for user feedback and critique. To ensure our practice doesn’t create further harm to the communities we work within, we must reevaluate the modes and methods, which shape our design process.

Good Design Event

Psych-social education program for refugee women

In a collaboration with Faros Horizon Center, we co-created a curriculum for refugees in Greece. Focusing on relieving mental distress from COVID19 and uncertainty from being a refugee, we created an engaging curriculum for the women offering a platform to express their emotions and develop emotional coping skills through activities while further developing design skills.

Psych-social education program for refugee women

Connect for Health (Supporting the Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals During COVID-19)

It is a worldwide network to connect healthcare professionals. Medical professionals do not have a safe, default platform where they can share stories of success and positivity during COVID-19 as social media delivers messages primarily for the general public. Here we hope to create a space to establish a positive outlet and a sense of community amongst healthcare workers.