Sunghyun Ryoo Kang

Sunghyun R Kang is professor in the Department of Graphic Design at Iowa State University. She has an extensive research and publication background in the areas web design for visual communication and usability, design evaluation, design for diverse users. She has presented and published her research through the Design Research Society (DRS), the International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR), Emotion and Design Conference, and Human Computer Interaction International (HCII). She is currently conducting research through the Bailey Research Grant with the KER Unit at the Mayo Clinic on the design of medical decision aids and with the Thielen Student Health Center at Iowa State University on the design of decision aids for young women selecting birth control. Also she is conducting study in Snack Package Design for Children to enhance communication with regard to health snack choice sponsored by Nutrition and Wellness Research Center at Iowa State University. She has been teaching graduate course, graphic design and human Interaction, and conducted user study on various electronic devices including web, apps, cell phone, and iphone since she came to Iowa State University. She also teaches Advanced Typography, and all levels of Graphic Design studio classes.

Publications

Visual Identity Design for Responsive Web
Visual Identity Design for Responsive Web
Sunghyun Ryoo Kang, Debra Satterfield. © 2019. 9 pages.
Responsive web design, which works for multiple screen sizes and devices, has changed the web ecosystem. However, maintaining a strong and consistent visual identity in a...
Visual Identity Design for Responsive Web
Visual Identity Design for Responsive Web
Sunghyun Ryoo Kang, Debra Satterfield. © 2018. 8 pages.
Responsive Web Design, a flexible that works for multiple screen sizes and devices, has changed the web eco system. However, maintaining a strong and consistent visual identity...
Design Elements and Principles for Maintaining Visual Identity on Web Sites
Design Elements and Principles for Maintaining Visual Identity on Web Sites
Sunghyun R. Kang, Debra Satterfield. © 2016. 8 pages.
Design Elements and Principles for Maintaining Visual Identity on Websites
Design Elements and Principles for Maintaining Visual Identity on Websites
Sunghyun R. Kang, Debra Satterfield. © 2010. 7 pages.
The visual design of a website is critical when establishing a strong corporate identity on the web. The look and feel of a website will quickly influence a user with regard to...