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RESEARCH INTERESTS
Exploring the applications of digital media in the interior and architectural design field.
Interdisciplinary analysis of digital media applications, Human-Computer Interaction design and evaluation
1. EDUCATION
Ph.D (2004)
Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri-Columbia
Dissertation : Impact of Desktop Virtual Reality (VR) on System Usability: A Case Study of VR integrated Design Support System for Furniture Market Research
MA (1998)
Design with Digital Media in Environmental Design, University of Missouri-Columbia
MHEC (1995)
Housing and Interior Design, Pusan National University, South Korea
Thesis : A Study on Visual Effects of Interior Color using Computer Graphics
BHEC (1993)
Housing and Interior Design, Pusan National University, South Korea
2. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor (Dec.2004-Present)
Architectural Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia
Teaching Responsibilities: Interior Design Studio II, Interior Design Thesis Studio,
Visual Design(coordinator), Design Communication I/II(coordinator), Computer Applications for Design
Design with Digital Media Seminar, Recent Trends in Design with Digital Media
Resident Assistant Professor (Aug.2001-Dec.2004)
Environmental Design, University of Missouri-Columbia
Teaching Responsibilities: Visual Design, Design Communication I/II, Computer Applications for Design with Digital Media Seminar
Visiting Professor (Feb.1999-Feb.2001)
Information Design, University of Ulsan, S. Korea
Teaching Responsibilities: Introduction to Multimedia, Digital Animation Studio I/II. Web Graphic Design, Web Project Studio, VR Design Studio
Graduate Instructor (Aug.1998-Jan.1999)
Environmental Design, University of Missouri-Columbia
Teaching Responsibilities: Photoshop for Web Pages & Visual Portfolios
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAD Administrator, Chinn & Associates, Inc., Architects, Columbia, Missouri (Jan.1997-Feb.1998)
Freelance Interior Designer, Pusan, Korea (1996)
Assistant Architect, Ga-In Architects and Engineers, Inc., Pusan, Korea (Dec. 1994-Dec.1995)
Interior Designer, Hae-In Environmental Design, Inc., Pusan, Korea (Jan.1994-April 1994)
4. PROJECTS / GRANTS
Virtual Gallery for Architectural Studies’ Student Projects, Technology Transformation Fund, University of Missouri-Columbia, P-I, $5,300
Understanding the meaning of color environments among the elderly: A virtual environment exploratory study, MU Interdisciplinary Center on Aging, READ Award (Research Enrichment & Dissemination Award), University of Missouri-Columbia, P-I, $8,000 (2007)
VR-Kids: Virtual Reality for Kids Interested in Design Studies, Co-I. Margaret W. Mangel Faculty Research Catalyst Fund, College of Human Environment Sciences, University of Missouri- Columbia, Co-PI, $2,650 (2007)
Understanding User Experience in Virtual Reality Environments, A framework for interdisciplinary research on the effects of advanced technology, Center for the Digital Glove Research Grant, University of Missouri- Columbia, P-I, $11,800 (2007)
Old Hawthorn Vista Condominium VR simulation, Welek Development, Columbia, $10,000 (2007)
Interior Design and Computer Simulation Service for S- Residence Project, $11,232 (2006-2007)
Faculty International Travel Grant, MU Research Council, $1,500 (2006)
Web Interface Design for the Center for the Digital Globe http://www.cdig.missouri.edu/, Web Graphic Interface Design Consultant, $2,000 (2006)
University of Missouri Research Council Grant, P-I, $4,398 URC-04-133 (2006)
U.S. Air force Blast Mitigation Federal Grant, Co-PI, $205,499 (2005-2006)
Coalition for Health Environments Research Grant, Co-I, $11,000 (2004)
University of Missouri, the Center for Digital Globe Research Grant, Co-PI, $5,000,
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Web site Design
Construction Equipment Division $20,000, Web site design and VR simulator, VR tour design
Director (Mar.2000)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Web site Design
Engine Division, $50,000, Web site design and development, VR company site tour design
Director (Dec.2000)
5. AWARDS / LICENSES / HONORS
Center Fellow, Interdisciplinary Center on Aging, University of Missouri (2007)
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ:021944) (Oct.2006)
Faculty Fellow, Center for the Digital Globe, University of Missouri-Columbia (2002-present)
Faculty Development Project Award, University of Missouri-Columbia. (May 2002)
Award in Digital Animation, The First Korea Computer Graphics Competition sponsored by Korea Computer Graphics Society, Ewha Women's University. (Aug.1999)
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship. (1998)
Korean National Certificate for Architects. (Nov.1993)
Korean National Certificate for Interior Designers. (Aug.1993)
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6. PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS
Journal
Park, S., & Yoon, S-Y. (2008) A Study on the User Evaluatoin for Media Forms of the Virtual Environment, Korean Journal of Interior Design, Vol.17(5), 166-175.
Hwang, J., & Yoon, S.-Y. (2008) Where Would You Like To Sit? Understanding Customers’ Privacy-Seeking Tendencies and Seating Behaviors to Create Effective Restaurant Environments, Journal of Foodservice Business Research (in press)
Yoon, So-Yeon, James Laffey, & Hyunjoo Oh (2008) Understanding usability and user experience of web-based 3D graphics technology, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Vol. 24(3), pp 288 - 306.
Oh, Hyunjoo, So-Yeon Yoon, & Shyu, C. (2008) How Can Virtual Reality Reshape Furniture Retailing?, Clothing and textile research journal, 26(2), pp.143-163.
Shin, Kyung-Joo, So-Yeon Yoon, & Carmel Candy. (2006) South Korea and US Interior Designer's Responsibilities, Contract Documents and Fee comparison, Journal of Korean Living Science Research, Vol. 26, pp. 28-36.
Uddin, M. Saleh, Zahid Islam & So-Yeon Yoon (2005) People in Digital Space: Simplified Options of Scaled Figures in 3D Animation, Journal of the Design Communication Association, pp40-45.
Yoon, So-Yeon, Hyunjoo Oh & Hawley J. (2004) What virtual reality can offer to the furniture industry, Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, Vol.3 (1)
Uddin, M. & So-Yeon Yoon (2004) House X, Scheme G: From 3D Game Engine to Virtual Representation of Architecture, Journal of the Design Communication Association, Vol. 6. 14, pp.64-69
Books
Yoon, So-Yeon (2007) Exploring Usability of Web-based Virtual Reality Technology, VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller, Germany
Tofle, R., Benyamin Schwarz, So-Yeon Yoon & Andrea Max-Royale (2004) Color in Health Care Environments, funded by the Coalition for Health Environments Research.
Yoon, So-Yeon (2001) Designing Web pages for Non-Designers, Ahn Graphics , Korea .
Refereed Proceedings
Hong, Yi-Kyung , So-Yeon Yoon and Ruth Tofle (2007) Oriental and Occidental Color Instruction: Comparing US and South Korea Undergraduate Interior Design Education, Design Communication Association Proceedings, Muncie, Indiana, pp365-374.
Cho, Ji Young and So-Yeon Yoon (2007) Students’ Interaction with Different Representation Media in Design Studio: Learning from Students’ Perspective, Design Communication Association Proceedings, Muncie, Indiana, pp.123-134.
Oh, Hyunjoo, So-Yeon Yoon and Barton Weitz (2007) Virtual Affordance of Visual Coordination in Furniture Online Retail Research in Motion, Winter ACRA Proceedings, New York.
Yoon, So-Yeon and M. Saleh Uddin (2006) Viewer's Perspective: A Comparative Evaluation of 3D and 2D Graphics for Design Communication, Proceedings of Design Communication Association Biannual Conference, 271-284.
Anandan, Swathika and So-Yeon Yoon, M. Saleh Uddin (2006). Architectural Animation and Cinematic Interpretation, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, 197-202.
Yoon, So-Yeon (2006) Usability in Context: A framework A Framework for Analyzing the Impact of Virtual Reality in Design Evaluation Context, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, 371-377.
Simmons, Karla, So-Yeon Yoon & Hyunjoo Oh (2005) Collaborative Capstone Experiences, International Textile & Apparel Association Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, Nov. 1-6.
Yoon, So-Yeon & M. Saleh Uddin (2005) Viewer's Perspective: A Comparative Evaluation of Interactive 3D and 2D Graphics for Design Communication, Design Communication Association Biannual Conference, Bozeman, Montana, pp 271-283. Aug 31-Sept 3.
Oh, Hyunjoo & So-Yeon Yoon (2005) Testing the 3D Virtual Reality Integrated Solution (VRIS) as a tool for understanding consumers' decision-making for furniture. Textile Institute 84th Annual World Conference.
Ibrahim, M., M. Saleh Uddin & So-Yeon Yoon (2004) Mass and Wall: The Representation of Ongoing Change in Relationship, the 22nd Conference on Education in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe22), Copenhagen Denmark , pp.239-247.
Yoon, So-Yeon, Mustafa Tutar & M. Saleh Uddin (2004) Computer Representation Techniques for Architectural Analysis: A Comparison between Game & Web 3D Environments. CAADRIA 2004 International Conference, Seoul Korea , pp. 601-609
Gonavaram, Shivani. & So-Yeon Yoon (2004) Can technology enhance the design pedagogical experience? CAADRIA 2004, Seoul Korea , pp.477-482
Tutar, M., M. Saleh Uddin & So-Yeon Yoon (2004) People in Digital Space: Simplified Options of Scaled Figures in 3D Animation, Design Communication Association Proceedings, San Luis Obispo, California, Vol. 1, 2004, pp.93-98.
Uddin, M. & So-Yeon Yoon (2002) 3D Game Engine for Portable Virtual Representation of Architecture, the 20th eCAADe, Warsaw Poland, pp.526-531.
Yoon, So-Yeon (1999) VR Worlds on the Web-Another Culture in Cyberspace, Proceedings of the 2nd Biannual Design Conference of KSDS (Korean Society of Design Studies), Dong-Seo University, Pusan, Korea. Oct.2.
Yoon, So-Yeon (1995) An Experimental Study on the Visual Effects of Interior Color Models using Computer Graphics, Journal of Human Ecology, Vol.21, pp.59-74, Pusan National University, Korea
Invited Talks / Lectures / Workshops
Virtual Reality Software Demonstration (Architectural and Interior Design Planning and Communications Software), Brown Bag Lunch Presentations, 105 Cornell, University of Missouri-Columbia, April 18, 2007.
User Interface Design Workshop, Pusan National University Brain Korea 21 Special Lecture Series, Pusan National University, Mar. 27, 2007.
Web User Interface Design, Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea, May 15, 2006.
Digital Media for Design," Lecture series: The Center for The Digital Globe, 303 Lee Hills, University of Missouri, Feb. 27, 2006.
E-Portfolio Campus Forum sponsored by ET@MO, Campus Forum on Academic e-Portfolio's at MU, Yoon, So-Yeon; Tofle, Ruth B. (Brent); Blomenkamp, Kyle Jeffrey, Jesse Wrench Auditorium in Memorial Union, Nov. 30, 2005.
Virtual Reality in Digital Media, Pusan National University, Department of Journalism, May 7, 2004.
Virtual Reality in E-Commerce, Center for Digital Global, University of Missouri-Columbia,
Oct. 2003.
Video Editing Techniques for Digital Animation, Pusan National University, Department of Image Information Engineering, Korea. Fall Semester 2000.
Workshop: Architectural Presentation Technique in Photoshop, Biannual Conference of Design Communication Association, California Polytechnic State University, Jan.10 2004.
Digital Representation Technique Workshop, Maryville University - St. Louis, Mar.17 2002.
Digital Media in Architecture, Yonsei University, Korea. Nov.15 2001.
7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
VR Technology Seminar Presentations ‘The Homeland Security and Defense Seminar,’ University of Missouri-Rolla. Aug.18, 2003
VR authoring Tool “EON Reality” application training, 20 hrs, Irvine, California, Mar. 24, 2003
VR Integrated Systems Seminar ‘EON Reality’s Integrated Systems Seminar’, University of Iowa, Iowa city, Iowa, Feb. 19, 2003
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8. EXHIBITIONS
1st Faculty Exhibition, Architectural Studies, Rogers Gallery, University of Missouri, Oct. 2005
Yoon, S., Wilson, L., Yang, S., & Kim, S. Gallery Show: Beauty of Korean Hanbok and Hanoak. Rogers Gallery, University of Missouri, Nov. 2002
Two-Person Exhibition (So-Yeon Yoon. & Won Ha) VR ART-No-Where. Invited by Openart, Korea. Dec.2000
International Faculty Exchange Exhibition: University of Ulsan, Korea | Kyushou University, Japan | Portland State University, US, Nov. 1999
Invitational Solo Exhibition: Cyber Exhibition in Internet 3D ActiveWorlds. Invited by Hanaro Telecommunication & Hass Media, Korea. Aug.1999
Juried Show: The First Korean Computer Graphics Competition Award Winners’ Show, Aug.1999
Thesis Exhibition ‘Design Communication’, Rogers Gallery, University of Missouri, April 1998
9. OTHER PROJECTS
Web Design & Development
Department of Architectural Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia Korean Baptist Church
Department of Textile and Apparel Management, University of Missouri-Columbia
Design Communication Association
Korean Barometer
Book Cover Design
Assisted Living: Sobering Realities by Schwarz, B. Haworth Press (Dec.2001)
Housing Choices and Well-Being of Older Adults: Proper Fit by Pastalan L.A. & Schwarz, B., Haworth Press (Oct.2001)
Color in Health Care Environments by Tofle, R., Schwarz, B., Yoon, S., & Max-Royale, A. Coalition for Health Environments Research Press (In Press)
10. COMPUTER SKILLS
Extensive knowledge in the area of 3D animation, digital video editing, digital image composition,
multimedia authoring, Web design, 2D Animation, CAD, and VR Authoring.
3D Modeling, Rendering, & Animation
AutoCAD, Revit, Form-Z, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, SoftImage, Maya, Lightscape
Image Composition & Desktop Publishing
InDesign, Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, Page Maker
Multimedia/Web Authoring
Director, DreamWeaver, ImageReady, Flash, In-Design
Video & Sound Editing
Premiere, AfterEffects, SoundForge, SoundEdit16
VR Authoring
Renderware for Activeworlds, VR Realm Builder, CosmoWorlds, GTK Radiant for Quake III Gaming Engine,
EonReality Studio
12. SERVICE
Abstract Reviewer, 2007 International IDEC conference
Website editor, Department of Architectural Studies, 2001-present.
Website editor, DCA (Design Communication Association), 2002-present.
Coordinator, Graduate Program of Design with Digital Media, 2007 - present
12. AFFILIATIONS
IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council)
DCA (Design Communication Association)
ACADIA (Association for Computer Aided Design In Architecture)
CAADRIA (Association for Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia)
KIID (Korean Institute of Interior Design), Korea
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