Soo Yun Kim🇺🇸
Principal Designer at Cisco
About Soo Yun Kim
Principal Designer at Cisco
Soo Yun Kim is an Emmy Award-winning designer based in New York, known for creating bold, human-centered digital experiences that scale. With over a decade of impact across UX, visual, and interaction design, she blends craft and strategy to shape future-facing solutions for global audiences. Currently a Principal Designer at Cisco, Soo Yun leads the design of AI-driven workplace experiences, empowering thousands of employees to collaborate, innovate, and thrive. Previously at Google, she defined the mobile design vision for Google Drive, shaping the productivity journey of over a billion users.
Her portfolio spans iconic brands such as IBM, Nickelodeon, MTV, Triller, USA Today, The Weather Company, Chanel, and Michael Kors, showcasing her range across enterprise, media, and luxury platforms.
As a mentor and design advocate, Soo Yun has personally supported and inspired over 4,000 mentees worldwide. She is a frequent jury member for international design competitions, and has been recognized with multiple industry awards for excellence in design and innovation.
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What mentees say
“I had a fantastic session with Soo Yun, who provided invaluable insights into the workflows of senior and principal designers at major companies. Her amazing communication and subject knowledge made complex concepts easy to understand. She motivated me throughout and offered effective problem-solving strategies tailored to my needs. While my overall experience met expectations,”
“Soo Yun is a warm-hearted and insightful designer who has been an incredible source of guidance and motivation throughout my design journey. Her thoughtful feedback has helped me refine my approach and clarify my career path, fueling my motivation. I’m truly grateful for her support and the positive impact she’s had on both my personal and professional growth.”
“I had an incredibly insightful and encouraging conversation with Soo Yun! She generously shared valuable advice on what to emphasize while preparing for a UX design career, helping me gain clarity and direction. Her positive energy and support were truly uplifting, giving me the confidence to move forward. I’m deeply grateful for her kindness and expertise :)”