Taeyoung Choi
Product Designer
Chicago, IL, USA
13126471818
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Taeyoung derives inspiration for his furniture and object design from his experiences living in the United States, France, Australia and South Korea. He designs objects maximizing functionality and incorporates a touch of humor. Currently, Taeyoung's interested in underscoring the social role of design in his practice.
Taeyoung took part in a Vitra Design Museum Workshop at Boisbuchet France in 2014 and graduating with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May 2015.
Taeyoung took part in a Vitra Design Museum Workshop at Boisbuchet France in 2014 and graduating with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May 2015.
Work Experience
Lee Weitzman Furniture
Furniture Design Internship
Involved in the entire process, creating a wide variety of furniture. Designed Peterson end table "Peterson" currently featured in Dock 312. Assisted with construction, manufacturing using CNC fabricating machine and design configuration.
January 2014
- January 2015
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Boisbuchet
Atelier and Woodshop Staff
Vitra Museum Workshop in Boisbuchet Summer Workshop.
Worked closely with interior deigner in creation of the display model of Chateau de Boisbuchet. Assisted in the maintenance and organization studio areas. responsible for installation of all designed objects.
Worked closely with interior deigner in creation of the display model of Chateau de Boisbuchet. Assisted in the maintenance and organization studio areas. responsible for installation of all designed objects.
May 2014
- July 2014
Lessac, France
AA Design Museum
Installation Assistant Internship
aA Design Museum hosts designer Sung Jang's first Korean solo exhibition. The exhibition will feature Sung's selected recent works including the Comb Pattern Collection.
June 2013
- July 2013
Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Education
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (SAIC)
BFA Designed object
January 2013
- Present
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Awards
Skills
3D Printing,
Ceramic,
CNC Manufacturing,
Furniture Design,
Illustrator,
Keyshot,
Laser Cutting,
Moldmaking,
Product Design,
Rhino,
Solid Works,
Woodshop,