Catherine Kim
About Catherine Kim
Catherine Kim is the Director of Design at Exploration Lab, part of Expedia Group, with extensive experience in design leadership roles across various tech companies.
Title
Catherine Kim holds the position of Director of Design at Exploration Lab, a division of Expedia Group since 2022.
Current Role at Expedia Group
As the Director of Design at Exploration Lab within Expedia Group, Catherine Kim leads a multidisciplinary team that integrates digital and physical product design in the travel industry. She focuses on human-centered design, exploring user engagement and emotional connections throughout the user journey.
Past Experience at Samsung
Catherine Kim was the Director of Design at the Think Tank Team within Samsung from 2020 to 2022. Based in Mountain View, California, she played a pivotal role in leading design strategies and innovations during her tenure.
Creative Director and Design Strategist
In 2019, Catherine Kim became self-employed, working as a Creative Director and Design Strategist for one year. During this time, she honed her skills in design and strategy, collaborating on various projects and initiatives.
Role at HTC
Catherine Kim worked at HTC in the San Francisco Bay Area, first as a Principal Designer from 2014 to 2016, and later as Head of the SF Design Studio and Creative Director from 2016 to 2019. She contributed significantly to the design and innovation of HTC products during these periods.
Microsoft Corporation Tenure
Catherine Kim had a productive tenure at Microsoft Corporation, serving as a Senior Industrial Designer from 2004 to 2009 and later as Creative Lead from 2009 to 2013. Her work focused on advancing Microsoft's design capabilities and delivering user-centric solutions.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Kim studied Industrial and Product Design at the University of Cincinnati, where she achieved a Master’s degree. Her educational background has been instrumental in shaping her expertise in industrial and product design.