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Hi, I'm Mikyo Kaia Cha – UX Designer crafting human-centered experiences.

I merge human systems engineering, data, and empathic research to build services that feel intuitive, trustworthy, and empowering. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University while designing products that bridge research, design, and development.

Arizona • Remote • SeoulView Full Resume ↗

Design Philosophy

I build products that balance feasibility with delight. From AI-driven visualisations to service journeys, I lean into co-creation, experimentation, and iterative validation. I believe every project deserves heart and craft—whether it’s an overnight sprint or a long-form build.

Outside of work, you’ll find me evaluating product ecosystems, shaping design systems, or planning community-driven initiatives. Wherever I contribute, my goal stays the same: create meaningful, inclusive experiences that help people accomplish more with clarity and confidence.

Experience

Industry
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NGL Transportation

IT Intern

Arizona, USA | Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Installed and maintained network & computer systems for logistics operations.
  • Built front-end features for an internal logistics platform with React.
  • Authored SOPs and provided tier-two technical support across the organisation.
  • Led troubleshooting for escalated hardware and software issues.
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Naver Cloud Platform

Cloud Platform Planning Intern

Seoul, Korea | Jul 2022 – Oct 2022

  • Researched competitive API offerings and recommended adoption strategies.
  • Updated navigation UX/UI for the Naver Cloud Platform marketing site.
  • Drafted key announcements and release notes for the official website.

Education

Academic

Arizona State University

M.S. Human Systems Engineering

AZ, USA | Aug 2025 – Present

Hanyang University

B.S. Media Technology & Computer Science

Ansan, Korea | Mar 2020 – Aug 2024

Awards

Recognition

Campus Patent Universiade

KIPO Director’s Prize | $7,700

May 2022 – Nov 2022

Cloud-based laptop service for education, from concept through business model.

ETRI Open API Contest

Excellence Award | $400

Sep 2022 – Dec 2022

Computer vision assistant that generates indoor tasks with ETRI APIs & YOLO v3.

Environment Big Data AI Idea Competition

Minister of Environment Award | $2,300

May 2022 – Dec 2022

EGG: a big-data powered eco-friendly integration and insights platform.

Cancer Big Data AI Idea Competition

Grand Prize (National Cancer Center) | $1,500

Jun 2021 – Dec 2021

AntiCancer: AI dashboard forecasting cancer care timelines and outcomes.

Skills

  • Interaction design, research synthesis, service blueprinting
  • Wireframing & prototyping with Figma, FigJam, and Illustrator
  • Frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React) and rapid prototyping
  • Data analysis in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib) and SQL

Tools

FigmaIllustratorVS CodeGit / GitHubJiraNotion

Let’s Build Together

I love meeting teams who care about impactful, measurable experiences. Feel free to reach out for collaboration, speaking opportunities, or simply to say hello.