Advancing agriculture

through innovation and collaboration.

I design

attention-grabbing designs.


About me

I can design for you

Hello! I am a designer from Seoul, a product designer who wakes up everyday excited to solve problems through

beautiful & data-driven designs. I help brands define their culture and thrive. From brand strategy to design to

communication, we create something that stands out today, so that people can hold onto tomorrow.

Every brand has the power to shape the future. We help them make their impact meaningful and memorable.


About IHI

We develop solutions for sustainable agriculture

Hello! We are the International Horticulture Institute (IHI), based in Seoul, Korea.

We are specialized research and development organization dedicated to advancing horticultural science and sustainable agricultural systems.


Through international cooperation and data-driven innovation, we support partner countries in 
strengthening agricultural productivity and resilience.
From seed system development and smart farming technologies to capacity building and policy support,
we deliver integrated solutions that create long-term impact.


We believe agriculture has the power to shape the future.
IHI works with governments, research institutions, and farmers to build meaningful, scalable, and 
sustainable agricultural ecosystems.


Design process

This is how
my design works

This six-step process maps out how I approach design problems and leverage user insights and cross-team collaboration to fuel iterative improvement.


01

Identify

the Problem

Isolate the critical issue by

dissecting user pain points

and initial observations


02

Understand

the Scope

Assess the user needs, business

objectives, and technical constraints

to frame the design challenge.


03

Design

Solutions

Ideate solutions to resolve immediate

user needs while staying true to the

overarching product vision.


04

Collaborate

with Team

Work closely with business and

technical teams to align design

solutions with overarching goals.


05

Gather

Feedback

Conduct user testing and gather feedback

in cycles, refining the design until it

meets predefined acceptance criteria.


06

Analyz

and Iterate

Implement the final design, measure its

impact through key metrics, and continuously

refine for an optimal user experience.


Project History

This is how
we have grown

This timeline highlights IHI's major projects and milestones in advancing sustainable agriculture through international cooperation, research, and innovation.


IHI Milestones & 
Project History

2016

Establishment of IHI

Founded the International Horticulture Institute (IHI) in Korea.


Major National R&D Project
(Last 5 Years)

2019-2021

Water-Saving Crop Cultivation Technology for Desert Climate(UAE)

Client: Rural Development Administration

2020

Establishment of Smart Greenhouse Innovation Center

Client: Rural Development Administration

2020-2021

20-Year Korea-North Korea Agricultural Cooperation Program

Client: Ministry of Science and ICT

2021-2021

Gangwon Province Inter-Korean Agricultural Cooperation Model Development

Client: Gangwon Province

2020-2023

Solar Energy-Based Agricultural Equipment Development & Demonstration

Client: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

2021-2023

Productivity and Economic Analysis of Korean Smart Greenhouse Crop Cultivation in the UAE

Client: Rural Development Administration

2021-2024

Export-Oriented Smart Farm Package Model Development

Client: Smart Farm R&D Project Group

2023-2023

Joint Cooperation Plan between South Jeolla Province and North Korea for Climate Change Response

Client: Jeonnam Inter-Korean Exchange and Peace Center


International Cooperation & ODA Projects (Last 3 Years)

2022-2026

Indonesia Smart Farm ODA Project

Improving income of millennial farmers through smart farming technologies.

Client: Rural Development Administration

2022

Uzbekistan Seed Potato Production & Distribution System Feasibility Study

Client: Korea Rural Community Corporation, KRC

2022-2024

Tajikistan Smart Farm Capacity Building Project

Client: Tajikistan Government

2023-Present

Uzbekistan Seed Potato System Advancement ODA Project

Development of production and distribution systems.

Client: KRC

2021-2025

Smart Farm Package Model Development (Central Asia Cooperation)

Tajikistan / Uzbekistan / Mongolia

2022

Technical Cooperation with GETF and Sarob

Smart farming technology collaboration in Tajikistan

2022

Technical Support to AKIS (Uzbekistan)

Smart farm technology cooperation

2023

Overseas Crop Cultivation Technology (ADFSA, UAE)

Client: Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority

2023

Greenhouse Cultivation Technology Project (ICBA, UAE)

Client: International Center for Biosaline Agriculture

2023-2025

K-Smart Farm Complex Development (Tajik Agrarian University)

2023

Smart Farm Construction & Capacity Building (Tajik Agro)

2024

Export-Oriented Smart Farm Package Model Demonstration

Joint research with Uzbekistan Ministry of Agriculture and partners





Let's work together!

Feb 2023—Present
Available for contract/freelance work
Based in Seoul, Korea
(+82) 0123 4567

Advancing Agriculture Together

Since 2016
Room 301, 225 Sinnae-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
TEL: (+82) 02-3421-8088

FAX: (+82) 02-3421-0888

E-mail: hydropo@ihi.re.kr