As a designer, I’ve created simple, effective, and engaging digital experiences for companies and organizations over the past 6 years.
Currently, I’m serving as the interim digital services lead at the City of San Jose. I help guide the City’s efforts towards building more inclusive, human-centered government services.
A through line in my career is the desire to address social issues with design. In the past, I designed environmentally sustainable affordable housing, a wellness center in an underserved community, walkable neighborhoods, and a locally-manufactured trash can.
Get in touch! jliekim@gmail.com
Writing
“Better Language Translation Through Machine Learning: Everything I Wish I Knew 6 Months Ago,” December 2020, The Startup
“Discovery Sprints Do Work (Even in Government),” November 2018, Code for America blog
“Stop, the Bus,” 2012, Mobility: The European Public Transport Magazine
Speaking
“Better Language Translation Through Machine Learning,” May 2021, Code for America Summit and Google Coffee Chat
“Designing an Inclusive City: UX Methods in Another Language & Culture,” 2019, Brigade Congress
“User Research in Another Language,” 2018, National Day of Civic Hacking
Press
“What Happens When a Bus Stop is Turned Into a Lounge Room?,” July 2011, Gizmodo