Gloria Koh
About Gloria Koh
Gloria Koh is a Visual Interaction Designer currently employed at IDEO in San Francisco, California. She has a diverse background in graphic design and visual communication, having worked in various roles across educational and interactive environments.
Work at IDEO
Gloria Koh has been employed at IDEO as a Visual Interaction Designer since 2021. In her role, she collaborates with learning experience designers to visualize complex concepts through prototyping and storyboarding. Additionally, she leads motion graphics production for video lessons at IDEO U. Her work focuses on enhancing user experience through visual design and interactive elements.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current position, Gloria Koh worked at The Tech Interactive as a Visual Designer from 2019 to 2021. She also held the role of Junior Graphic Designer at the same organization from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Graphic Design Intern at Ava Winery in 2017 and as a Graphic Designer at Amherst College from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Gloria Koh earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Amherst College, where she studied Neuroscience and Studio Art. Her educational background has equipped her with a unique perspective on design, allowing her to blend scientific concepts with artistic expression. She taught herself the fundamentals of graphic design after choosing to pursue a career in design over medical school.
Background in Academia
Gloria Koh has a background in academia, having worked at Amherst College in various capacities. She served as a Laboratory Technician and Teaching Assistant in the Neuroscience Department from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant in the Biochemistry Department for one month in 2015. Her experiences in these roles contributed to her understanding of complex scientific concepts.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
In her personal time, Gloria Koh hosts printmaking workshops and cocktail parties, sometimes combining the two activities. She expresses a commitment to using design as a tool for positive social change. Additionally, she engages in a light-hearted endeavor of teaching her senior dog to speak Korean.