janice

Hi, I'm Janice

I'm a first year at the University of Pennsylvania studying Computer Science. Currently, I'm interested in tech for social good, design and visual culture, and linguistics.

At Penn, I'm apart of Hack4Impact, where I help build nonprofit software as a developer. I hope to build technologies that can be used to uplift others and encourage action.

about me

I'm a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania studying Computer Science at the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Currently, I'm interested in tech for social good, design and visual culture, and linguistics.

At Penn, I'm apart of Hack4Impact, where I help build nonprofit software as a developer. I hope to build technologies that can be used to uplift others and encourage action. In Fall of 2020, I was a technical developer on the Here-to-Serve project, which produced a completely revamped volunteer management system. Currently, I'm a technical developer and designer working on an interactive map for the Black Innovation Alliance.

In addition, I'm currently working as an Campus Facilitator for Kode With Klossy, where I support scholars by leading an 8-week, virtual intensive teaching web development to high school girls.

When I'm not coding, I love exploring design, discovering new artists, and trying new recipes!

projects

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🕹️ CIS 120 FINAL PROJECT
Pac-Man

A rendition of the classic Pac-Man game built using core Java, Java Swing GUI library, and the jUnit test suite.

Java
💡 2020 GOOGLE CSSI FINAL PROJECT
Lost in Translation

A Chrome extension that allows users to display content on webpages in two languages, aiding those learning a second language.

HTML/CSSJavaScriptGoogle CloudFigma
📈 UN MAJOR GROUP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Pathways to 2030

A website developed to supplement and digitalize the 2019 UN Major Group for Children and Youth's Youth Science-Policy Interface Publication for the 2019 High Level Political Forum.

HTML/CSSJavaScriptFigma
🌱 TECHTOGETHER BOSTON 2020
Youtrophication

A youth education and advocacy platform that teaches students about the effects of eutrophication and empowers them to mobilize change.

HTML/CSSJavaScriptGoogle Civics API

designs

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👩‍💻 BRANDING & SOCIAL MEDIA
FemmeHacks 2021

FemmeHacks is an inclusive all-women & non-binary hackathon hosted at the University of Pennsylvania. As a member of the design committee, I helped with the rebrand of FemmeHacks for 2021, revamped the FemmeHacks Instagram (@femmehacks)), and designed marketing assets such as stickers, flyers, and banners.

Figma
📱 GRAPHIC DESIGN & SOCIAL MEDIA
Pulse Spikes

Pulse Spikes is a nonprofit organization for and by youth dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of changemakers. As the Director of Design for Pulse Spikes, I create social media posts, design cover art and graphics, and created the logo and branding guidelines for the organization.

FigmaIllustrator
📣 GRAPHIC DESIGN
Youth for Black Lives

Youth for Black Lives is a toolkit featuring numerous anti-racism resources for teens, by teens on informing, educating, and taking action. I designed the publication and created custom graphics to supplement the information being shared. In addition, I created shareable social media templates to encourage teens to take action.

Figma
🎨 DSGN 264: ART, DESIGN AND DIGITAL CULTURE
Speculative Design Manual

The task was to develop a speculative instruction guide for an object that solves a future problem. My design shows the workings of a device that converts energy made via photosynthesis in trees into electricity to power homes.

IllustratorPhotoshop
🎨 DSGN 264: ART, DESIGN AND DIGITAL CULTURE
Invisible Cities Book Cover Mock-Up

Using Italo Calvino’s book, Invisible Cities, I was tasked to create a graphic image of the concepts embedded in the description of a city of choice. This image was then used to create a modern book cover mock-up. My design illustrates the monotonous, yet wishful city of Fedora.

IllustratorPhotoshop
🎨 DSGN 264: ART, DESIGN AND DIGITAL CULTURE
Illustrator Studies

These are a collection of abstract field studies created in Illustrator. The first row were a collection of studies used to represent wishful thinking and restricted imagination. The second row of studies were created based off the sound of running water.

Illustrator

let's connect!

Janice Kim
jankim@seas.upenn.edu