DANKÉ's CREATIVE FARM
DANKÉ's CREATIVE FARM
I am Dan Ju Hyung Kim, aka Danké (pronounced as Dan-Kay). And, I am a creative leader that designs innovative products and experiences that are future-fit and human-centered.
Currently at IDEO, a global innovation firm, Dan has a portfolio that ranges from designing a more accessible next-gen 2035 theme park to creating new beauty brands for underrepresented Gen X women. He aims to design delightful products and experiences that have a responsible, positive impact on customers, his clients, and the planet.
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EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
IDEO
SENIOR DESIGN &
RESEARCH LEAD
2026-Current
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DESIGN LEAD
2023-2026
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SENIOR DESIGN RESEARCHER
2021–2023
CONFIDENTIAL
NEW VENTURE CONSULTANT
2020-2021
SAMSUNG MEDICAL CENTER
LEAD RESEARCHER
2016-2019
U.S. FULBRIGHT
INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER
2015-2016
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL
CLINICAL RESEACHER
2013-2015
WHAT DOES DANKÉ DO?
WHAT DOES DANKÉ DO?
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A UX and clinical researcher, Danké anchors creative thinking in rigorous qualitative and quantitative science, ensuring every solution is deeply rooted in the real needs of real people.
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A maker at heart, Danké makes futures tangible via prototyping, transforming abstract ideas into concrete products and experiences that customers and clients alike can comprehend.
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A responsible strategist by training, he ensures value is created and captured for all stakeholders involved — companies, customers, and society at-large.
IDEO PORTFOLIO
Due to NDA confidentiality, client identities and sensitive information have been carefully redacted.
THE FUTURE OF CAREGIVER-CENTRIC HEALTH EXPERIENCES
NEW LATIN AMERICAN
BEAUTY BRAND
ADHERENCE STRATEGY
OF RETINAL DISEASE PRODUCT
Multi-National Medical Company; 2021
Insurance Company;
2025
THE FUTURE OF
LOCATION-BASED ENTERTAINMENT
Graduate Level University; 2023
THE FUTURE
VISION & MESSAGING STRATEGY
THE FUTURE OF
SHOPPING
International Tech Company; 2022
Leading Beauty Conglomerate; 2023
Leading F&B Company; 2024
THE FUTURE OF
CLIMATE-RESILIENT JUICE PRODUCTS
THE FUTURE OF LUXURY JEWELRY PRODUCTS
International Luxury Council;
2025
Global Entertainment Company;
2024-2025
CLINICAL RESEARCH
Prior to my work at IDEO, I have contributed to innovative treatments for mental health disorders through my clinical research. I dedicated myself to validating and advancing mental health solutions for human impact.
Samsung Medical Center; 2018-2019
PROBIOTICS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
VIRTUAL REALITY AS A TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
Samsung Medical Center; 2016-2018
EXPLORATION OF INTERNET ADDICTION THERAPY CAMPS
US Fulbright, 2016
KETAMINE AS A TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
Massachusetts General Hospital; 2013-2015
HOT YOGA AS A TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
Massachusetts General Hospital; 2013-2015
BEYOND THE WORK
BEYOND THE WORK
Outside of his professional career, Danké finds joy in tinkering with his synth to produce dark pop music and experimenting with AI tools to create quirky videos. He is also a proud dad to three cute chickens.