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jess park

About

I am a New York–based industrial designer and educator working between commercial product development and independent design practice.

My work explores how objects shape everyday life through material, memory, ritual, and use. Drawing from cultural traditions, material experimentation, and research, I create products and experiences that connect people more deeply to the objects they live with and the environments they inhabit.

I teach industrial design at Pratt Institute, where I guide students through research, experimentation, prototyping, and critical making.

Education

 

  • Parsons School of Design Master of Fine Arts, Industrial Design, GPA 3.9/4.0, President Scholarship

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  • University of Oregon Bachelor of Arts, Product Design, GPA 4.1/4.0, Talent Award and Scholarship, Leadership Award

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Selected Recognition

  • 'Indigo Miindo: Light'    NYCXDESIGN SHINE Exhibition, 2026; Artistcloseup

  • 'Indigo Miindo: Night Ritual'     NYCXDESIGN American Design Club One Night Stand Exhibition, 2026; Artistcloseup

  • 'The Moon We Carry'     Flying High Exhibition, Ladies & Gentlemen Studio and Rockaway Beach Film Festival, 2026

  • 'Metro Mobile'     NYCXDESIGN Souvenir, 2025; Voyage LA; Artistcloseup

 

  • 'Pillo'     NYCxDesign; WantedDesign; The New School's Thesis Spotlight and Medium Magazine; WeVux

 

  • 'Chemicals of Mutual Concern'     Art Museum at the University of Toronto; Canadian Cultural Center in Paris; Materials Map

 

  • 'Cloud DIY Lighting Kit'     ICFF; Arts Thread; House Tipster Industry; WeVux

  • 'Minimalist Utensil Shelf'     Winner, Interzinc Challenge 2018

  • 'Design & Joy'     Licensing Expo 2019

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