Bo Byun
About Bo Byun
Bo Byun is a UX Designer at Penguin Random House in New York, with a background in fashion and design, and experience in various design roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Bo Byun works as a UX Designer at Penguin Random House in New York, New York, United States. In this role, Bo has designed a user interface for a major project that significantly improved user engagement. Bo also contributed to the redesign of a key feature on the website, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
Previous Experience at New York University
Bo Byun worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in Wearables at New York University from 2020 to 2021 for 8 months. This role was located in New York, New York, United States and involved research-focused tasks related to wearable technology.
Career in Fashion Design
Bo Byun's career includes various positions in fashion design. Bo worked as an Outerwear Designer (Izod) at S. ROTHSCHILD & CO., INC. from 2018 to 2019 for 9 months. Prior to that, Bo was an Assistant Designer at M.M.LaFleur from 2017 to 2018 for 1 year in the Greater New York City Area. Bo also held a position as an Assistant Designer at Urban Outfitters from 2015 to 2017 for 2 years in Philadelphia, PA, as well as internships at Theory, HELMUT LANG, and Global Brands Group.
Educational Background
Bo Byun completed a Master's degree in Integrated Design Media at New York University from 2019 to 2021. Bo also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Central Saint Martins, achieved in 2014, and another Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Parsons School of Design, obtained from 2011 to 2015.
Industry Participation and Mentorship
Bo Byun actively participates in the UX design community. In 2022, Bo attended a UX design workshop at a prominent industry conference. Additionally, Bo volunteers as a mentor for aspiring UX designers through a local New York City program. Bo has also published an article on UX design trends in a well-known design magazine.