I dream of a space that is valuable for both people and nature. Currently, I am designing an appropriate solution in CMF design.
AHYOUNG ROH
AHYOUNG ROH
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I was born and raised in South Korea and then moved to California, United States. I have four years of experience studying Automotive CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) at the Art Center College of Design.
I have a great passion for CMF Design & 3D Texture Development. Thanks to my mentors, I found the perfect field of work for my life.
Art Center College of Design
01.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science: CMF track, Transportation Design
Adobe & Hoka & GM: CMF X Sponsored class. Our team created new and innovative CMF solutions while also managing the challenge of applying CMF skills to three industries via three sponsored sprints.
Waymo: Sponsored class. Won $10K to sell the design and strategy of service. Designed for Autonomous Sensor parts of Waymo vehicles. Learned technology about sensor parts of autonomous vehicles and their new perspective of the field.
FCA (Stellantis): Sponsored class, Independent Study: Mycelium and the Future, Wearables: Material Futures, Intro to Automotive CMF, Intro to Materials for Industrial Design, LALA LAND Production - Footwear & tote bag: Sponsored class
CMF Design Internship
09.2022 - 12.2022
Nissan Design America (San Diego)
Provided CMF design proposals and support for manufacturing 2025 Nissan Rogue, Pathfinder, and Ariya.
Offered technical assistance in creating 3D and 2D materials using Adobe Substance 3D and Adobe Suite apps.
Conducted trend research, benchmarking, and sustainable research.
Teaching Assistant (for 3 professors)
01.2022 - 04.2023
ArtCenter College of Design
Assisted three professors: Kimberly Marte, Nicholas Sharma, and Kristine Upesleja.
Gained teaching experience and improved organizational skills while deepening my understanding of the subject matter.
Acquired the ability to instruct novice users on using all Substance 3D applications.
Orientation Leader
05.2020 - 01.2023
ArtCenter College of Design
EXPERIENCES
Gained valuable experience in event planning, leadership, and communication skills.
Developed a strong understanding of demands and adapted to achieve results on time.
Lighting CMF Design Internship
11.2023 - 03.2024
Fisker Inc. (Manhattan Beach)
Provided CMF design proposals and support for manufacturing Fisker Alaska and Pear.
Conducted trend research, benchmarking, and sustainable research for lighting parts and exterior.
Ideate pattern and form design for lighting and exterior parts.
A C H I E V E M E N T S & A W A R D S
2021 Denhart Family Sustainability Prize 12.2021
Denhart Family Foundation
2nd Prize $10K Scholarship
Through research and experimentation, this developed a range of environmentally responsible materials for use in eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) vehicles. The materials were carefully considered for performance, and the nature-based material prototypes have the potential for future application.
Keck Foundation's Materials Science Student Fellowship 05.2022
Art Center College of Design, Humanities & Sciences Department
Declined in favor of an internship with Nissan. Help and support Istem Ozen, Ph.D. to Build a Material Science lab system and Material Science Minor.
2023 Student Leadership Award Nominees 04.2023
Art Center College of Design
Nominated by a faculty member as a candidate for the Spring 2023 Student Leadership Award.
S K I L L S
Software Applications
Adobe Substance 3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, Aftereffects, and Microsoft Office.
Autodesk Alias, Vred, Gravity Sketch, Keyshot, and Cinema 4D.
Research & Design
Trend and color research, brand strategy, and design research.
Transportation design: vehicle interior, Aerospace exterior & interior
Individual study on aerospace air dynamics,
Marine design for exterior and interior
Languages
Fluent in English
Native speaker of Korean.