"Yinja has been an invaluable partner to my team, particularly on key projects for Verizon's Support website and Contact Us page. He has successfully managed projects from their start and seamlessly taken over others as colleagues have moved to new roles outside of Support. Yinja is highly responsive to design inquiries and feedback from other teams, consistently syncing with his peers to ensure design unity across the Verizon website. Beyond his technical contributions, he is a pleasure to work with—always pleasant, accommodating, and willing to offer his ideas and opinions with a positive attitude. I have truly enjoyed our collaboration, Yinja!"

–– Lisa G, Experience Management Sr. Manager at Verizon

"I had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Yinja on a number of startup ventures over the course of two years. His exceptional work and commitment were foundational to the successes of the initiatives. Throughout our time working together, Yinja consistently demonstrated exceptional core design capabilities. He has a real knack for balancing aesthetic appeal with functional efficacy, and as a result, consistently turns out designs that are not only pleasing to the eye but also align well with business objectives. Yinja's contributions to the team showcased his talent, creativity, and detail-oriented approach -- all of which make him a highly valued contributor and a key ingredient to the success of our products."

–– James H, CEO at Ybor Technology (ex-NAX, ex-PwC)

"Yinja has a talent for keeping projects on track, meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality. His clear communication about his work and timelines helped us deliver top-notch results consistently. Beyond his technical skills, Yinja understood our product space deeply, which shows in the quality of his work. He's also been a joy to work with—his positive attitude and willingness to help teammates like myself connect with others have made a real difference."

–– Leland C, Group Product Manager at Coupang (ex-NAX, ex-Meta, ex-Walmart)

"Yinja is a wonderful thinker, communicator, and considerate designer. He works quickly to turn around designs with limited guidance and high ambiguity. He has the unique ability to think through the CX and execute UI. I'm impressed with his attention to detail, focus on producing inclusive/accessible features. It's such a treat to work with someone who is creative but can work within the confines of business restrictions."

–– Sarah C, Product Lead, Associate at Booz Allen (ex-NAX, ex-Deloitte)

“Yinja was a great student when he was a freshman—energetic, curious, and hard-working. He took it up a notch in his sophomore year and began to fine-tune his print design skills as my intern at Visual Arts Press. By junior year, Yinja was on to designing apps, and by senior year, he was speaking to my sophomore class as a special guest. Yinja continues to do lectures, and I can't wait until he's ready to come back to SVA to teach his own class. I am both a friend and a fan of my dear Yinja! He's a talented design thinker and an all-around good guy.”

–– Gail Anderson, Chair at SVA BFA Design, Creative Director at Visual Arts Press

“From the moment I met Yinja during a portfolio review session for his Senior thesis class in UX design, I was inspired by his thoughtfulness, drive, and passion for holistic problem. His aptitude to be a thought leader and fantastic collaborator was high and over the past few years, it has been incredible not only see his growth but see him realize his potential. He is grounded, learns quickly, and doesn't shy away from challenges, but rather embraces them. I believe Yinja would be a great asset to any team and look forward to seeing how he shapes his career as a thought leader in this ever evolving industry.”

–– Vlad Almonnord, Design Director at Moon Creative Lab