I'm a Master's Student studying User Experience Design at Arizona State University. I'm drawn to the challenge of making complex systems feel seamless and intuitive, without compromising on an exciting and disruptive visual aesthetic. In my spare time I love reading, tinkering with vintage tech, and exploring the great outdoors of my home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Thanks for stopping by!
HI, MY NAME IS KEVEN.
BLOG
How trying to find the perfect backpack basically ruined my life.
RESUME
SKILLS
Technical
HTML/CSS, JavaScript, OBS Studio, FigJam, Google Workspace
Design Tools
Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop; Figma
Core
Interaction design, UX writing, information design, user research, accessibility
EXPERIENCE
Design Intern
May 2025 – Present
AppEsteem Corporation · Bellevue, WA
- Led UX and visual design for ShamCheck, a consumer-facing scam-detection web tool, from initial design through public launch
- Contributed to developing taxonomic terminology for categorizing known scam patterns, supporting cross-industry cybersecurity collaboration
Program Facilitator
Dec 2022 – May 2023
UW Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange · Seattle, WA
- Moderated structured cultural exchange sessions for 200+ participants across two quarters, synthesizing qualitative feedback to iterate on program design
- Designed facilitation frameworks emphasizing active listening and empathetic cross-cultural participant engagement
Technical Writing Intern
Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
Three Clicks Corporation · Bellevue, WA
- Maintained a public-facing newsletter and blog translating complex AI research into accessible updates, supporting brand transparency and public understanding of the company's work
Malware Research Intern
Nov 2018 – Jun 2019
AppEsteem Corporation · Bellevue, WA
- Systematically evaluated mobile applications against a compliance framework, producing structured technical reports documenting deceptive behavior patterns
- Research contributed to the first publicly accessible database of deceptive applications, establishing documentation standards adopted across the team
PROJECTS
ShamCheck
Three Clicks Corporation
- Designed and launched a consumer-facing web tool for identifying and flagging online scams, from initial concept through deployment
kgoh.net
Personal Project
- Designed and built a personal portfolio with a cyberpunk-inspired HUD aesthetic; deployed via GitHub Pages using an HTML/CSS/JS workflow
PUBLICATIONS
Patent — US 11,507,269 B2
November 2022
Technologies for Indicating Third Party Content and Resources on Mobile Devices — system for detecting deceptive content on mobile devices, emphasizing user transparency and security
EDUCATION
Arizona State University
Autumn 2025 – Spring 2027
Master of Science in User Experience
University of Washington
Autumn 2021 – Spring 2025
Bachelor of Arts in English · GPA: 3.73
ABOUT
I was born in Redmond, Washington, and have spent most of my life living in the rainy Pacific Northwest. My passion for design began with watching my dad tinker with computers, cameras, and whatever other gadgets he could get his hands on. As I grew up, I also developed an interest in literature and writing, which gave me quite the headache when it came to deciding what to pursue when I graduated high school.
I eventually elected to pursue a degree in English at the University of Washington, after which I was accepted into ASU's School of Engineering to pursue a Master's Degree in User Experience Design. While my path has been unorthodox, I've found my journey to have been deeply fulfilling. My background in the humanities has given me a unique perspective with which to approach design; one that emphasizes emotional impact and evocative storytelling.
In my spare time I love being outside, riding bikes, or tinkering with vintage tech. In the past couple months, I've gotten really into restoring vintage japanese wristwatches. And, of course, as a former English major I've never lost my love for reading. Here's some of the books I've been into recently:
- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
- The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
- The Long Walk by Stephen King
- Neuromancer by William Gibson
PHOTOS
PROJECTS
kgoh.net
You're looking at it! This is my game HUD-inspired portfolio featuring three swappable themes, an interactive minimap, and a few other fun widgets.
Design Through The Decades: Yohji Yamamoto
I authored and designed a print editorial examining the career of fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto for Professor Cameron Rennacker's "Design Through The Decades" academic journal.
Graphyte
A pocket-sized, 3D-printed fidget toy inspired by a classic school pastime: spinning your pencil until the teacher takes it away.
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ShamCheck.com
I designed the UX interface and graphical elements for ShamCheck, a free service that helps people detect and defend against online messaging scams.
Always Alright
An album of songs I wrote and recorded with my friend Ariel, inspired by our experiences travelling through the rural village of Changming, China.