Helena Kang
Helena Kang
she/her
I’m Helena, a Korean designer and researcher passionate about turning complex ideas into engaging and accessible experiences. My love lies in infographics, information architecture, design research, UI/UX, and accessibility—ensuring design works for diverse audiences. I thrive in organizing research and turning data into meaningful tools of communication.
Design has shaped my self-discovery—helping me advocate for myself, deepen my connection with my Korean background, and explore neuro-inclusive design. After navigating rough waters, my ship has reached its first milestone—but this is only the beginning! I’m eager to keep learning and designing with intention—to create experiences that are intuitive, inclusive, and impactful.
Design has shaped my self-discovery—helping me advocate for myself, deepen my connection with my Korean background, and explore neuro-inclusive design. After navigating rough waters, my ship has reached its first milestone—but this is only the beginning! I’m eager to keep learning and designing with intention—to create experiences that are intuitive, inclusive, and impactful.
Projects
How To Make Kkakdugi
This infographic poster breaks down the process of making Kkakdugi, a traditional radish kimchi, into a clear step-by-step guide. As one of the original varieties of kimchi, Kkakdugi carries deep cultural significance, making this an invitation to explore Korean cuisine. Designed to be approachable for all, it simplifies the process and encourages more people to enjoy this flavorful and versatile side dish in their everyday meals.
MacEwan’s mystudentsystem: Class Enrollment Redesign
Designed by students, for students: The redesign of MacEwan University's MyStudentSystem, by a team of designers and a non-designer, Raz Toeg and Payton Konieczny, was driven by in-depth research using diverse methods to uncover pain points. These insights informed an iterative design process, progressing from wireframes to prototypes and high-fidelity mockups with continuous user testing. The final design improved overall navigation, the class enrollment process, overall efficiency, and the student experience, all shaped by testing with MacEwan students.
Allard Hall Wayfinding Redesign
The objective of this project was to redesign the wayfinding and signage system for Allard Hall at MacEwan University to improve navigation, accessibility, and traffic flow with a team - Charles Tanyag and Barbie Cayanan. Inspired by the building’s multi-floor staircases, the signage features a paper-folding aesthetic and a distinct colour-coded system to differentiate faculty areas and floors. This approach enhances visibility while reflecting the vibrant, creative energy of the Fine Arts & Communications community.
Warehouse Park: Public Seating
The park seating installation for Warehouse Park is a thoughtfully designed urban seating installation, merging aesthetics, accessibility, and sustainability. Inspired by nature, overlapping leaf-like forms provide shade and seating, reinforcing the park’s vision as an urban oasis. Collaboration work with fellow designers Sophie Mawaya and Kaelyn Andrews. Designed for all ages and abilities, it ensures accessibility with open spaces for wheelchair users, allowing for comfortable rest and interaction. The leaf-inspired shade offers weather protection while collecting rainwater for hydro-power and integrating solar panels to illuminate the space at night. As a key addition to Warehouse Park’s revitalization, this installation fosters inclusivity, sustainability, and community engagement in Edmonton’s evolving downtown core.
