SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SI NEWHOUSE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Ita Kim is a senior majoring in Graphic Design at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. With a minor in Visual Culture and a background in digital illustration, she is fascinated by the simultaneous permanence and impermanence of digital media, leading her to pursue fresh concepts and perspectives that would leave lasting impressions and conversations. She aims to portray these explorations through dynamic compositions with abstract forms and is especially interested in motion design for its capability for storytelling. When not designing, Ita can be found drawing, listening to music, and working on personal projects.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Whenever I see a topic or subject explored unconventionally, especially through music videos, concept art, and documentaries.
WHAT AREA OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO SPECIALIZE IN?
Anything related to motion and identity design, especially in games, films, or music! But I don’t want to limit myself to one design field and think it’ll be interesting to see where I end up and the kind of skills I’ll learn along the way.
WHAT IS ONE THING YOUR TIME IN DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DIDN’T EXPECT?
The breadth of design – I never thought I’d venture into areas like virtual reality, experiences, and game engines but am glad I did.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD?
I’m influenced by so many designers from both my school and online that choosing just one is difficult. At the moment, I’ve been interested in Kazumasa Nagai’s posters and frequently referenced Sophie Taeuber-Arp’s compositions.
