Ikjoon Chang is a graphic designer, educator, and researcher based in Tokyo and Chiba, Japan. His work and research focus on formulating methodologies to construct appropriate visual elements for effective information delivery to users. This involves integrating theoretical frameworks into various design projects, including branding design, editorial design, character design, and signature systems.
He holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. from Seoul National University, Republic of Korea. Following these degrees, he majored in design science at Chiba University, Japan, where he earned a Ph.D. in Engineering. Currently, he serves as an associate professor at the Design Research Institute, Chiba University.
Experience
2021 - Present Associate Professor, Design Research Institute, Chiba University, Japan
2016 - 2020 Assistant Professor, Department of Design, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University, Japan
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2017 Visiting Professor, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, U.S.
Education
Ph.D., Department of Design, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Japan
Thesis : A Study on the Index of Emoticon Design Based on Communication Capabilities
M.F.A., Visual Communication Design, College of Fine Arts, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
Thesis : A Study on Workshop Tool for Information Design : Focused on the Physical Object
B.F.A., Visual Communication Design, College of Fine Arts, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
Award
2022 Winner, Good Design Award, Japan - Identity System for Urban Design Center of Sumida
2021 Winner, Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design, Germany - Covid-19 Vaccination Wayfinding System
2021 Winner, Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design, Germany - Signage System for DRI, Chiba University
2021 Best 100 Prize, Good Design Award, Japan - Covid-19 Vaccination Wayfinding System
2018 Good Presentation Award, the 65th Annual Conference of JSSD, Japan
2015 Bronze Prize, Lotus Prize Innovative Design Award, China
2010 Winner, iF Product Design Award, Germany - Media Bus Shelter Sign System at Seoul Station
2010 Winner, Red Dot Design Award: Product Design, Germany - Media Bus Shelter Sign System at Seoul Station
2010 Gold Prize, International Design Excellence Awards, U.S. - Media Bus Shelter Sign System at Seoul Station
Papers + Corresponding authorship * First authorship
12. Bosun KIM*, Ikjoon CHANG+ (2022). RECATEGORIZATION INFLUENCED BY ATTRIBUTE CHANGES IN SKETCHING: ANALYSIS OF THE ATTRIBUTES OF SKETCHES, Journal of the Science of Design, 6(1), pp.77-84
11. Ikjoon CHANG*, Hsiwen FAN, Yoshie KIRITANI (2022). USABILITY EVALUATION OF SIGN SYSTEM TO BE DESIGNED IN TEMPORARY SPACES - FOCUSED ON COVID-19 VACCINATION SPACES, Journal of the Science of Design, 6(1), pp.19-24
10. Hsiwen FAN*, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2021). AN EXPLORATION OF INTENTION TO USE EMOJI IN SOCIAL NETWORK SERVICES WITH COGNITIVE AGE, Journal of Design Science, 24(2), pp.111-135
9. Hsiwen FAN*, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2021). FACTORS AFFECTING THE USE OF EMOJI BY SOCIAL NETWORK SERVICE USERS: A COMPARISON OF TAIWAN, JAPAN AND KOREA, International Journal of Digital Media Design, 13(2), pp.1-12
8. Yoshie KIRITANI*, Xinlu TONG, Ikjoon CHANG+ (2021). PRIOR MAKEUP EXPERIENCE DETERMINES WHETHER SIMILAR COLORS ARE SUITABLE FOR COMPLEXIONS, Journal of the Science of Design, 5(1), pp.97-104
7. Yoshie KIRITANI*, Saori OHIZUMI, Ikjoon CHANG+ (2020). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE V-NECKLINE OF CLOTHES AND THE AESTHETIC APPEAL OF THE OBESE FEMALE BODY, Journal of the Science of Design, 4(1), pp.1-8
6. Yoshie KIRITANI*, Ayaka MAEBASHI, Ikjoon CHANG+ (2019). A CASE STUDY OF A DATA-DRIVEN STORYTELLING DESIGN, Journal of the Science of Design, 3(2), pp.49-56
5. Yoshie KIRITANI*, Akane KAWASAKI, Ikjoon CHANG (2018). CUT OF CLOTHES MAXIMIZES THE EFFECT OF AMODAL COMPLETION TO MAKE YOU LOOK THINNER, i-Perception 9(6), pp.1-12
4. Ikjoon CHANG* (2015). A STUDY ON EMOTION CLASSIFICATION AND DESIGN ELEMENTS OF MOBILE EMOTICONS - BASED ON CHARACTERS OF LINE, MOBILE MESSENGER, Design Convergence Study, 14(3), pp.47-60
3. Ikjoon CHANG* (2015). A STUDY ON THE EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND USERS’ TENDENCY TOWARD EMOTICON, Journal of Basic Design & Art, 16(1), pp.517-527
2. Ikjoon CHANG* (2013). A STUDY ON THE ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION STRATEGY OF THE CHARACTERS IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, JAPAN, Journal of The Korea Society of Illustration Research, vol.40, pp.47-58
1. Ikjoon CHANG* (2013). A STUDY ON VISUAL PUN FOR ILLUSTRATION IN PUBLICATION POSTER - FOCUSED ON PUBLICATION POSTER PRODUCED BY SUBWAY IN TOKYO, JAPAN, Journal of The Korea Society of Illustration Research, vol.14, no.36, pp.99-108
Conference Presentation
10. Hsiwen FAN, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2022). A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR THE ADOPTION AND USE OF EMOJIS, IEEE ECEI, Taiwan
9. Hsiwen FAN, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2020). A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON USAGE INTENTION OF EMOTICONS, EMOJI, AND STICKERS IN INSTANT MESSAGING BASED ON THE TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL, the 67th Annual Conference of JSSD, Japan
8. Takumi SATO, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2020). THE STUDY OF NUISANCE-THEMED CHARACTER DESIGN, the 67th Annual Conference of JSSD, Japan
7. Yushi SEKI, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2018). MAKING NEW JAPANESE PATTERNS FOR MODERN JAPANESE PEOPLE, the 65th Annual Conference of JSSD, Japan
6. Ami KAWANOBE, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2018). EXAMINATION OF VISUALIZATION METHOD OF PI TO ATTRACT MODERN PEOPLE’S INTERESTS, the 65th Annual Conference of JSSD, Japan
5. Kenji SATO, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2018). A PROPOSAL OF A SERVICE TO HELP YOU DISCOVER AN INTERESTING PAPERBACK NOVEL IN A BOOKSTORE, the 65th Annual Conference of JSSD, Japan
4. Xinlu TONG, Ikjoon CHANG, Yoshie KIRITANI (2018). VERIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT OF PERCEPTUAL ASSIMILATION EFFECT OF SKIN COLOR BY MAKEUP, the 65th Annual Conference of JSSD, Japan
3. Ikjoon CHANG, Suhong HWANG (2017). AN ANALYSIS OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF PBL DESIGN WORKSHOPS, 7th International Congress of International Association of Societies of Design Research, U.S.
2. Ikjoon CHANG (2016). VISUAL INDEXING OF EMOTICON-FOCUSED ON KAKAOTALK’S EMOTICON, 2016 KSBDA International Spring Conference & Exhibition, Republic of Korea
1. Ikjoon CHANG, Makoto WATANABE. Kenta ONO, Yusuke ASHIZAWA, Algirdas PASKEVICIUS (2013). A STUDY ON INTERFACE DESIGN FOR SPORTS BROADCASTING USED BY SMART PHONE, 5th International Congress of International Association of Societies of Design Research, Japan
Exhibition
2021 "My Favorite Design" The selection from GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2021, Good Design Marunouchi, Japan
2021 Good Design Best 100 Exhibition, Midtown Design HUB, Japan
Keynote and Special Lecture
Special Lecture Design Career Choice, Bandung Institute of Technology, 2024, Indonesia
Special Lecture IMPORTANT THING WHEN WE DESIGN with bear better company case, Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat Symposium, 2023, Japan
Special Lecture The Future of Design, 10 Years After, Kangwon National University, 2022, Republic of Korea
Special Lecture Global PBL Education Symposium, Shibaura Institute of Technology, 2022, Japan
Opening keynote Design PBL Study, 2019 Winter International Design Conference, Korean Society of Design Culture, 2019, Japan
Special Lecture Korea and Japan Design, Hankyong National University, 2017, Republic of Korea
Special Lecture Information Design of Japan, China Academy of Art, 2017, China
Special Lecture The Relationship with Design and Baseball, Chosun University, 2017, Republic of Korea
Funding and Fellowship
2024 - 2025 Branding Design for Tourist Telescope of Kowa Optronics Co.,Ltd., Nagoya, Japan
2024 - 2025 Recruitment Branding Strategy for Kowa Company, Nagoya, Japan
2022 - 2025 Promotion Design for Urban Design City, Sumida-City, Tokyo, Japan
2021 Design Guideline for Urban Design City, Sumida-City, Tokyo, Japan
2020 Identity Design Research for Urban Design City, Sumida-City, Tokyo, Japan
2018 Research for the Effectiveness of Trick Art Signboards, kyodokogei. Co. Ltd., Japan
2017 Research for the Sign System of Chiba-Makuhari Area at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
2016 Overseas Challenge Program for Young Researchers, Chiba University, Japan
2011 - 2014 National Scholarship for Doctoral Course, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT), Japan
2009 - 2011 Brain Korea 21 Fellowship, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Republic of Korea
2007 Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
Societies and Associations
Korea Society of Design Science, Republic of Korea (Committee member, 2022~)
Society of Design Convergence, Republic of Korea (Committee member, 2022~)
Korea Society of Basic Design & Art, Republic of Korea
The Korea Society of Illustration Research, Republic of Korea
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Japanese Society for the Science of Design, Japan
Japan Graphic Designers Association, Japan
UDC Sumida Steering Committee, Japan