Uijung Kim is freelance designer and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. Inspired by her travels, love of fashion, friends, food and teaching experience, she aims to make people feel happy through her work.
Hailing from South Korea, Kim studied Fine Art and Design at Kunsan National University. She went on to study Illustration at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. Graduating in 2013, Kim worked as a design intern for various companies before becoming a freelancer. Her clients include Reader’s Digest, Scholastic and Hellmann’s.
Kim describes her work as rooted in Korean culture through colour, tone and narrative. She adds to this, vibrance and wonder. Her scenes are alive with smiling faces sharing everyday moments. Her illustrations bring a touch of magic to kids of all ages.
You can find more of Uijung Kim’s work on her website, Tumblr, Instagram and Twitter.
