Seung Jin Chung, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Integrated Design, Yonsei University
Director, XBeyond (DC+X Lab)
Board Member, Society of Design Convergence
Board Member, Korean Society of Design Science
Chair, Metaverse Experience Design SIG, Korean Society of Design Science
Publications
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
[Scopus] Chung, S. J. (2026) From Companion to Mediator: A Scoping Review of Design Implications for AI-Mediated Human–Human Connections. The Int. Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice. https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-162X/CGP/A172
[Scopus, ESCI] Chung, S. J., & Kim, S. Y. (2026) The Integration of Generative AI on Conceptual Design in Communication Design. Int. Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation, 14(3), 190–220. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650349.2026.2664427
[SSCI] Chung, S. J., An, J. Y., Paik, J., & An, S. J. L. (2026) Digital Games for Cognitive Enhancement in Healthy Older Adults: A Scoping Review. Games for Health Journal, 15(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1177/2161783X251397928
[Scopus] Chung, S. J. (2024) Revolutionizing Persona Design with Generative AI: Insights from Experts. The Int. Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice, 18(2), 109–124. https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-162X/CGP/v18i02/109-124
[SSCI, SCIE] Chung, S. J., Kim, S. Y., & Kim, K. H. (2024) Comparison of Visitor Experiences of Virtual Reality Exhibitions by Spatial Environment. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 181, 103145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2023.103145
[KCI] Chung, S. J. (2023) User Experience in 2D Interface Interaction of a Metaverse Exhibition. Journal of Digital Contents Society, 24(9), 1937–1944. https://doi.org/10.9728/dcs.2023.24.9.1937
[KCI] Jo, Y. H., Lee, H., & Chung, S. J. (2022) A Study on Brand Awareness and User Engagement of VR Branded Apps. Journal of Korea Design Forum, 27(4), 17–26. https://doi.org/10.21326/ksdt.2022.27.4.002
[Scopus] Chung, S. J., Jo, H. J., & Lee, H. (2022) A Comparison of Behaviours and Responses towards Different Social VR Environments in Initial Social Interaction. Archives of Design Research, 35(3), 53–67. https://doi.org/10.15187/adr.2022.08.35.3.53
[A&HCI] Chung, S. J., Shim, O., & Kim, S. Y. (2022) Analysing the Status of Communication Designers’ role and Interdisciplinary Collaboration. The Design Journal, 25(3), 397–415. https://doi.org/10.1080/14606925.2022.2058682
[SSCI, SCIE] Chung, S. J., & Ghinea, G. (2022) Towards Developing Digital Interventions Supporting Empathic Ability for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Universal Access in the Information Society, 21(1), 275–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-020-00761-4
[KCI] Chung, S. J., Kim, Y. S., Sim, B. M., Silva, S. A., Kang, M. J., & Baek, J. S. (2022) Design Intervention for Supporting Resilience of Graduate Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences in the COVID-19 Era. Design Convergence Study, 21(1), 1–25.
[KCI] Chung, S. J., Choi, I., Han, Y., & Jo, H. J. (2020) User-centred Design for Multi-user Virtual Reality Art Therapy (VRAT) System. Journal of HCI Korea, 15(4), 27–35. https://doi.org/10.17210/jhsk.2020.12.15.4.27
[KCI] Chung, S. J., & Kim, S. Y. (2020) Analysis of User Experience of Virtual Exhibitions. Journal of Basic Design & Art, 21(3), 329–340. https://doi.org/10.47294/KSBDA.21.3.24
[KCI] Chung, S. J., & Lee, H. (2020) Visual Presentation of Mental Healthcare Chatbots for User Experience. Journal of HCI Korea, 15(2), 39–45. https://doi.org/10.17210/jhsk.2020.06.15.2.39
[KCI] Chung, S. J., Hong, S., & Kim, S. Y. (2020) VR Heuristic Evaluation for Improving the Virtual Exhibition Interfaces - focused on Oculus Go. Journal of Korea Design Forum, 25(2), 39–48. https://doi.org/10.21326/ksdt.2020.25.2.004
Proceedings
Jo, H. J., Park, G. H., & Chung, S. J.* (2026) Educational Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) Exhibitions in Low Digital Literacy Environments. Proceedings of the 2026 Spring Conference of the Korea Communication Association.
Kim, J. Y., & Chung, S. J.* (2026) Designing an Empathy Experience-Based Digital Interface to Support Emotional Connection among Young Adults Experiencing Loneliness. Proceedings of the 2026 Spring Conference of the Korea Communication Association.
Yang, Y., & Chung, S. J.* (2026) AI Agent–Human Collaborative Futures Wheel for UX Scenario Design: Exploring Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Environments. Proceedings of the 2026 KSDS Spring International Conference, pp. 82–83.
Chung, S. J., & Kim, S. Y. (2025) Exploring Communication Design Educator’s Perceptions and Responses to Generative AI. Proceedings of the 2025 KSDS Spring International Conference, pp. 82–83.
Chung, S. J., & Kim, S. Y. (2024) Generative AI on Conceptual Design: Focused on the Communication Design Process. Proceedings of the 2024 KSDS Spring International Conference, pp. 328–329.
Chung, S. J., & Kim, S. Y. (2023) The Analysis of a Cognitive Process in Communication Design: A Systematic Literature Review. Proceedings of the 2023 KSDS Spring International Conference, pp. 74–75.
Chung, S. J., & Lee, H. (2020) Visual Design and User Experience of Mental Healthcare Chatbots. Proceedings of HCI Korea 2020, pp. 380–383.
Chung, S. J., Park, M. Y., Jang, H. J., Han, H., Kim, H. K., & Baek, J. S. (2020) New Service Development for North Korean Refugee Youths in South Korea: Concept Development and Practical Discussion. Proceedings of HCI Korea 2020, pp. 414–417.
* Corresponding author.
Books
Chung, S. J., Jo, H. J., & Kang, M. J. (2025) Metaverse Design: A Guide to Spaces, UI/UX, and Avatars. Hong Publishing. [In Korean; title translated into English.]
Invited Lectures and Seminars
(2026) The Power of Invisible Design: Connecting People and Technology through User Experience Design. 2026 Yonsei Academic Bridge Fair, Yonsei University.
(2024) Ethical Issues in the Metaverse. 2024 Metaverse Design SIG Design Workshop, Shingu College.
(2024) AI Design: Trends and Topics in Generative AI Research. 2024 BK21 & Design Research Institute Winter International Community Design Symposium, BK21 4C Healthcare Design Education-Research Group, Inje University.
(2024) Analysis of Research Trends in Domestic Community Care Design. 3rd Humanities and Social Sciences Research Institute Networking Symposium, Hanyang University.
(2024) Digital Games for Cognitive Wellness in Seniors. 2024 u+u Community International Seminar, Design Research Institute, Inje University.
(2023) Design for VR Community. 2023 KSDS Spring International Conference: Design Transition. Special Session: New Technology and Design Convergence.
(2023) Virtual Communities and Environment Design of Social VR. Humanities and Social Sciences Research Institute Convergence Seminar, National Research Foundation of Korea, Design Research Institute, Inje University.
Academic & Professional Service
Advisory & Evaluation Committees
Advisory & Evaluation Committee Member, Seoul Design Foundation (서울디자인재단), 2026–2028
Industrial Technology Innovation Evaluation Committee Member - Emotion & Sensibility/UI/UX Design, Korea Planning & Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT, 한국산업기술기획평가원), 2026–2028
Evaluation Committee Member, Design-Driven Reality Metaverse-Based Manufacturing Innovation Support Project
Evaluation Committee Member, Digital Archive Development Proposal, Gimhae Culture and Tourism Foundation
Competition Jury Service
Judge, ULTIGRAPH 2026 International Design Competition Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), Indonesia
Journal Peer Review
Information Processing & Management (ISSN: 0306–4573)
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (ISSN: 1071–5819)
Universal Access in the Information Society (ISSN: 1615–5289)
The International Journal of Visual Design (ISSN: 2325–1581)
The International Journal of Designed Objects (ISSN: 2325–1379)
Archives of Design Research (ISSN: 1226–8046)
Journal of Integrated Design Research (ISSN: 2765–2793)
Korean Journal of Communication Studies (ISSN: 1598–4494)
Teaching
Undergraduate
Digital Communication Design (DSN3142) Communication Design
Typography Design (DSN3120) Communication Design
Theory of Integrated Design (DSN2103) Integrated Design
Integrated Design Project (DSN4117) Integrated Design
Observation & Expression (DSN2102) Design Foundations
Design Research (DSN3121) Design Foundations
Graduate
Research in Digital Communication & Experience Design (DSN7038)
Sensibility Engineering & Design (DSN9009)
Contactㅣ sj.chung@yonsei.ac.kr
