Sohyun (Pronunciation: Soh-yun) likes to cope with problems by using inductive logic, comprehending specific details, and observing their integration.

With 8 years of experience in the ACE industry, she had participated in a wide spectrum of product R&D or geometry rationalizing projects. She is a dedicated learner with a firm belief that innovation thrives when technologies integrate our traditional values. She adeptly navigates through a diverse framework, harnessing technology such as digital fabrication and human-machine collaboration.

Sohyun is committed to implementing computational solutions that optimize efficiency. She excels in time management as well as handling intricate challenges within dynamic team structures.

Education

Master of Science in Computational Design, Carnegie Mellon University 2025 School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, United States
Bacheler of Architecture, Yonsei University 2014 Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, South Korea
Exchange student program, National University of Singapore Fall 2011 Department of Architecture, Singapore

Recent Projects

A Minimal Making Grammar,
Ongoing MS Thesis
Life of drawing,
Drawing Effecter on Rhino 3D
Exquisite Corpse,
An One-man Drawing Game with a Machine
Minimum Spanning Tree vs. Maximum Spanning Tree,
Finding Algorithmic Efficiency
My Vectors in Last November,
Zine Making with Small Data
Antipode,
IoT design
Material Degradation,
Visual Web Molecular Simulator

for Newcomers via P5.js
Audio Reactive Cyberpunk City,
Responsive Visuals to Realtime Guitar Play
Gallery Matcher,
Web application development
Rubik’s furniture layout generator,
Unity Game Design

Research Experience

Generative Fabrication Lab (Current)
Proceed with a project,” A minimal making grammar”, including a workshop and an exhibition under the supervision of Daniel Cardoso Llach.
Design Research Collective Lab Researcher (Current)
Role: Participating in lab meetings, gaining insight into ongoing design research projects, exploring research directions.
Computational Fabrication Research Pod (Summer 2024) Jin, S., & Cardoso Llach, D. (2025). “A Minimal Making Grammar”. CAADRIA 2025, Refereed publication.
Architectural Robotics Research (Spring 2024) Role: Research on material characterization of construction & demolition fines for binder jet printing.
Computational Design Web Master (Fall 2023 - Current) Role: Organized and Hosted Regular Social Events for the Lab.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Building Information Group, Yonsei University (2012-2013)
Role: Testing assistant for Smart Exit Sign System based on a wireless sensor network and IoT technology.

Professional Experience

Associate Architect, AWA Architects (2021-2022) Role: Project coordinator, façade design of commercials, building materials research & analysis.
Registered Architect, Korea Institute of Registered Architect (KIRA) (2019)
Project Manager at Ublo | Façade Designer, VS-A Korea (2018 - 2021)
Role:

Product R&D.

mold design, performance test, glass structure calculation, patent.

Communication.

website design, production management, façade design and consulting.

Research.

Smart Ublo; Ventilation Sensor Phase 1
Junior Architect, Designcamp Moonpark dmp (2015 - 2018)
Role:

Complex geometry 3D drafter,

shape optimization & rationalization, concept design, schematic design, design development, construction document

Rehabilitating Danginri Power Plant, Seoul
Sejong Art Center, Sejong, South Korea
Seoul National Theatre, South Korea
Ewha Kindergarten, South Korea

Junior Architect, The System Lab (2014)
Role:

Organic form finding,

T-splines of Rhino plug-in, 3D printing with post-processing.
Building Engineer Qualification, Human Resources Development Service of Korea(2013)
Intern, Il Hoon Roh Studio (2014) Role: Participated in the production of benches and armchairs, made of woven carbon-reinforced plastic.

Awards and Scholarships

Outstanding Performance Commendation, Carnegie Mellon University (Spring 2024, Fall 2024)
SoA Merit Scholarship, Carnegie Mellon University (2023 - 2025)
Grand Prize, “Urban Jungle Gym”, Posco Steel Design Festa, POSCO (2013)

Urban Jungle Gym

, in collaboration with two members, a steel design competition
First Place, “A Way to Han River“, B.Arch Graduation Thesis, Yonsei University (2013)

A way to Han river

, Solo work
Honorable Mention, “Overhead Tensegrity”, Korean Structural Engineers Competition (2012)
Overhead tensegrity, in collaboration with two members, A competition of structure design
Full Scholarship, National Engineering Scholarship, Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) (2008-2013)
A full scholarship recognizing excellence in mathematics and science
Full Scholarship, Yonsei Eagle Scholarship, Yonsei University (2008) A full admission scholarship recognizing high distinction, rolling admission of 3% or less of the admission capacity of the admission unit

Lectures and Conference Presentations

Guest Instructor, “Kinetic Architecture”, Soongsil University, Korea (Nov. 2021) Introduced architecture case studies regarding Kinetic Media and Mobile Façade and demonstrating the software Processing
Guest Instructor, “Introduction to Architecture Design Practice”, Soongsil University, Korea (April 2021)
Introduced academic and professional works related to architectural and connected industries
Webinar Speaker, “Personalized Ventilation Windows R&D”, Zak World of Façades, Virtual Conference (Aug 2020)
On behalf of VS-A Korea, Delievering a presentation of

VS-A Group research project︎

, the customized design window Ublo and Ufo, named after Uf=0, meaning u-value for frame is Zero.
Conference Exhibitor, “Ublo and UF0, two innovative façade components” , Glass Performance Days(GPD), Tampere, Finland (June 2019)

Participated as a UBLO engineer at an expo booth︎,

Introduced the system to visitors, built networks for future partnerships in related industries, and sought opportunities with distributors abroad.
Assistant Instructor, “Architectural Education for Children with their Parents”, Department of Culture and Arts, Suwon City Hall, Korea (Mar-June 2019) Role: Provided guidance to students on various activities, such as making a paper craft building with a template and a three-dimensional card.

Publications: Articles Featuring Work

Jin, S., & Cardoso Llach, D. (2025). “A Minimal Making Grammar”. CAADRIA 2025.
Sohyun Jin. “The Works of Rookies.” A&C Architecture Magazine vol.391, Dec. 2013, pp.191.

One of six selected graduation theses of 2014

Sohyun Jin, Byung-chul Shin, Hyun-A Lee. “2013 Posco Steel Design Festa.” C3 KOREA vol.349 supplement, Sep. 2013, pp.16-17.

A winning design proposal

of the Posco steel design competition

Courses and Workshops

Training program, Sustainable Architectural Design Experts (2018) Korea Association of Architects
Workshop: Digital Form Finding, “Virtual Actuality” (2012)

Algorithmic design

workshop with Processing, Yonsei University
Design Studio: “Incremental Bridges” (2011)

Design proposal

in Batam, Indonesia, National University of Singapore

Exhibitions

Exhibition, “Urban Jungle Gym”, as a competition winner, Posco Center Building and Posco A&C Building, Seoul (2013)

Space frame configurations with reusable units

, A three-month exhibition.
In collaboration with two members; Byungchul Shin and Hyun-a Lee
Exhibition, “Folding chair”, Mirae Asset Center1, Seoul (2013)

Foldable cardboard chair

A two-week exhibition, in collaboration with Joonhaeng Lee

Skills

Prototyping: Skilled in 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, woodshop tools, injection molding, CRP weaving, Arduino, Particle
Programming: Python (Django, Numpy, OpenCV), JavaScript, HTML, CSS, P5.js, Processing, C, C++
Software: Rhino3D (with GhPython, RhinoPython), AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite, TouchDesigner, Solidworks, Unity
Languages: English (Fluent), Korean (Native)