I’m Ben, a multi-disciplinary designer with a background in visual, presentation, and product design.

I am based in Seattle, but was born in Seoul, raised in Hawaiʻi, and am an NYU graduate.

Additionally, I am an illustrator and digital artist.

Currently listening to

  • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle •

Currently listening to

  • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle •

Currently listening to

  • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle • Candle Flame by Jungle •

Currently reading

  • The Castle by Franz Kafka • The Castle by Franz Kafka •

Currently reading

  • The Castle by Franz Kafka • The Castle by Franz Kafka •

Currently reading

  • The Castle by Franz Kafka • The Castle by Franz Kafka •

Expertise

Expertise

Operations

Agile Methodology

Design Leadership

Design Ops

Design

Animation

Brand Identity

Creative Direction

Design Systems

Illustration

Interactive Prototyping

Logo Design

Presentation Design

Print Design

Product Design

User Testing

UX/UI Design

Product Design

Print Design

Design

Animation

Brand Identity

Creative Direction

Design Systems

Illustration

Interactive Prototyping

Logo Design

Print Design

Product Design

User Testing

UX/UI Design

Presentation Design

Design

Animation

Brand Identity

Creative Direction

Design Systems

Illustration

Interactive Prototyping

Logo Design

Experience

Experience

2025, 2013
Asian American International Film Festival


Lead Designer

Developed visual theme and brand for Asian CineVision's 36th and 48th annual film festivals, providing mentorship and training to team of junior designers, overseeing brand execution across digital channels and at all on-site events.

2021-24
Rapptr Labs


Chief Creative Officer (2023-24)
Director of Design (2022)
Senior Product Designer

Built and led product design team, established SOP and design operations, acted as Scrum Master for sprints across all design engagements. Designed products for VIP clients and led Rapptr through a rebrand initiative. Oversaw recruitment, HR, business development, and implementation of Rapptr's cross-channel brand identity.

Rapptr Labs


Chief Creative Officer (2023)
Director of Design (2022)
Senior Product Designer

Built and led product design team, established SOP and design operations, acted as Scrum Master for sprints across all design engagements. Designed products for VIP clients and led Rapptr through a rebrand initiative. Oversaw recruitment, HR, business development, and implementation of Rapptr's cross-channel brand identity.

2016-21
Cadent (fka AdTheorent)


Senior Designer (2018-21)
Brand Designer

Created collateral for sales, events, marketing, and strategy teams. Led Cadent through a rebrand initiative. Worked with agencies and their clients to concept, build, and launch interactive rich media ad campaigns for brands such as Air Canada, Bose, Harley Davidson, VH1, MTV, Titleist, and the US Dept. of Defense.

2014-15
Lumenary (fka Hyperion)


Senior Designer

Provided branding, art direction, presentation, and product design services to primarily startup clients. Design collateral was used to cumulatively raise over $82 million in capital and funding.

Tech stack

Tech stack

Tech stack

Operations

Jira

Loom

Notion

Slack

Design

After Effects

Celtra

Figjam

Figma

Framer

Google Web Designer

Illustrator

InDesign

Keynote

XD

Photoshop

Framer

Google Web Designer

Illustrator

InDesign

Keynote

Photoshop

XD