Esther Koon
About Esther Koon
Esther Koon is a Product Designer based in Berlin, Germany, currently working at Choco since 2022 and serving as a Design Mentor at adplist.org since 2021. She has a background in user-testing and cross-collaboration, with previous experience at Fave and VORT3X.
Work at Choco
Esther Koon has been employed as a Product Designer at Choco since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience. Based in Berlin, Germany, she utilizes her design expertise to contribute to the company's mission of improving food supply chains. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to ensure that design solutions meet user needs and business goals.
Design Mentor at adplist.org
Since 2021, Esther Koon has served as a Design Mentor at adplist.org. In this capacity, she provides guidance and support to aspiring designers, sharing her knowledge and experience in the field. Her mentorship emphasizes the importance of user-centered design and practical application of design principles, helping mentees to develop their skills and confidence in product design.
Education and Expertise
Esther Koon's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, which she completed from 2012 to 2016. She also studied at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, where she earned a Foundation degree from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she attended Dongseo University for 11 months in 2013. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation in design principles and methodologies.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role at Choco, Esther Koon worked at Fave as a Product Designer from 2019 to 2021 and then as a Senior Product Designer from 2021 to 2022. She also gained experience as a Graphic Designer at VORT3X in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2017 to 2019. Throughout her career, she has embraced user-testing and cross-collaboration as essential components of the design process.
Creative Interests
Outside of her professional work, Esther Koon engages in creative activities such as painting and photography. These interests reflect her passion for creativity and design, allowing her to explore artistic expression beyond her role as a product designer.