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Tong Jin (TJ) Kim is a full professor in the Department of Industrial Design at Purdue University. With over 18 years of experience in design leadership roles in consultancies and corporations, he has developed and delivered more than 300 products and holds over 70 patents. His work has garnered 30 awards across various design and business plan competitions, as well as international design accolades. In addition to creating innovative products, he is committed to mentoring future generations of innovators, participating in university design communities, and providing lectures on design thinking. His expertise lies in Design Strategy, Design Platforms, and Design Technology. He utilizes a strategic design process to identify new business opportunities for individuals and organizations by analyzing existing companies and industries. Through his systematic 4XD design process, he helps develop innovative products and business models, leveraging the rapid exchange of information between industries. He also studies how emerging technologies influence user experiences, aiming to address evolving human desires through innovative design.
GRE is not required.