AI & INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy AI-powered S Pen
Samsung  Innovation Design Center
Designed AI-enhanced stylus experiences that transform productivity through generative content creation.

Features shipped: Circle to Search, Note assist

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Samsung  Innovation Design Center
Designed intelligent audio experiences that automatically adjust noise cancellation and ambient sound based on environmental context and user behavior patterns.

Features shipped: Adaptive Noise Control

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Samsung SmartThings
Samsung  Innovation Design Center
Conceptualized AI-powered home energy management through digital twin technology. Created strategic roadmap for net-zero living with gamified community engagement.

Features shipped: 3D Map View

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PHYSICAL-DIGITAL INTEGRATION
KnitheWorld: Educational Programming
Tangible Media Group
MIT Media Lab Created an intuitive programming interface that teaches computational thinking through digital knitting. Bridges creative coding and textile fabrication for youth learning experiences.

Website
Interface
Self-deStaining Textiles
Future Technologies  R&D
Accenture Lab Developed interactive fabric systems using light-activated materials for CHI 2021. Explored new design primitives combining textiles, stains, and LED technology for responsive surfaces.

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Computational Knitting Machine
Shima SeikiTrained on industrial knitting programming and CAD systems. Developed expertise in translating digital patterns into complex textile structures using APEX design software.
E-Textile
Experimented with conductive yarns and Arduino integration to create responsive fabric interfaces. Explored how textile structures affect electrical conductivity and sensor sensitivity.



3D TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL FABRICATION
Photogrammetry 3D Body Modeling
Responsive Enviroment
MIT Media LabPioneered accessible 3D scanning techniques for custom wearable design. Developed workflows connecting digital capture, computational design, and 3D printing for personalized products.
CO-DESIGN 3D Integration Study
Cornell 3D Body Scanning LabInvestigated how 3D scanning, modeling, and printing could revolutionize custom protective gear for skateboarding communities. Explored user experience across the full digital fabrication pipeline.
Graupel 3D Scanner UX Testing
Fit:Match (Graupel)Ran user research for startup using 3D body scanning to create custom-fitted clothing. Conducted comparative studies on fit, comfort, and user experience across 25 participants.


SOFTGOODS & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Textile Production
 Various textile production techniques
Aurora Bolt Product Development
Technical packs and product development for manufacturing clothes
Fashion Show and Textile ExhibitionCollection of fashion pieces and textile work

FILM & MEDIA
Broken GlassShort flim about a girl breaking out of her shell

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As it  isShort film about my dear town Ithaca

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alice
 hong
San Francisco-based UX researcher and technologist specializing in AI experiences, wearables, and multimodal interactions.

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I’m curious about how things connect:

technology :: people
digital :: physical
thinking :: making

I studied Fiber Science and Apparel Design at Cornell University and learned how clothing shapes comfort, expression, and well-being. Summers in NYC at Michael Kors and Thom Browne showed me the ropes. My understanding of materials, product cycles, and their manufacturing processes influences everything I create. 

My work explores how technology can feel natural rather than complicated. I love figuring out how things work beneath the surface—whether it's a textile, technical system, or human environment—and creating experiences that meet people where they are. 

Intuition > Instruction
What excites me is creating experiences that feel both surprising and familiar. Whether I'm daydreaming about what the future could be, getting lost in research rabbit holes, or prototyping new interactions, I'm driven by one belief: the best innovations happen when we understand not just what people do, but how they feel doing it.

I'm seeking research and innovation roles designing intuitive AI experiences and wearable interfaces, particularly at teams building the future of how people live, create, collaborate through multimodal interactions.

Some truths can only be understood through touch. Everything is connected.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Media Arts and Sciences
Tangible Media Group, MIT Media Lab

Focus: HCI, Computational Knitting, Smart Materials
Thesis  Commitee: Hiroshi Ishii, Mitch Resnick, Zach Liberman

Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science and Apparel Design
Cornell University

Focus: Digital Fabrication, 3D Body Scanning Technology


EXPERIENCE
 
Senior User Experience Researcher
Samsung Design Innovation Center 
2021 - 2024

R&D Researhcer
Accenture Future Technology Lab
2020

Research Assistant 
MIT Media Lab
2019 - 2021

Product Development Intern
Michael Kors 
2017

Production Intern
Thom Browne
2016



PUBLICATION & PATENT
Fiona B*, Alice H*, Andreea D, Aditi M, Ben G, Hiroshi Ishii, Laura D, and Mirela A. 2021. "Self-deStaining Textiles: Designing Interactive Systems with Fabric, Stains and Light." Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI'21). 26% Acceptance Rate. https://doi.org/10.1145/3411764.3445155

"Ultra-Low Latency Spatial Detection, Recording, and Indication of Key Sound Events,” U.S. Patent Application Filed August 2024


SKILLS
Research Methods
  • Qualitative Research Design
  • Mixed-Methods Approach
  • User Testing & Validation
  • Cultural & Trend Analysis

Strategic Thinking
  • Insight to Opportunity Translation
  • Strategic Framework Development
  • Product Roadmap Development
  • Cross-Functional Alignment
  • IP & Patent Development

Interaction
  • Human-AI Interaction
  • Material Innovation
  • Digital-Physical Integration
  • Technical Specification Development



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