Kyung-Hee Choi
Christy Choi
Fashion Designer / Fashion Illustrator
Professor in Hansung University, South Korea
RESUME
Professional
info
Dr. Kyung-Hee(Christy) Choi is a full professor(tenured) in the school of Global Fashion Business at Hansung University in South Korea.
She earned a Bachelor's degree from Ewha Woman's University, a MA from London College of Fashion, and both a Master's and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University and worked as a visiting scholar at both Cornell University and Kent State University. Currently, she is on a Ph.D. course at Iowa State University and teaches a fashion illustration course.
She is a fashion designer and fashion illustrator for a number of fashion exhibitions and is also the author of articles and books about fashion culture, fashion criticism, and fashion design education. Her recent interest focuses on sustainability and digital technology in fashion design.
Education
2006 Ph. D in Clothing and Textiles
Major: Aesthetics in Dress, dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
2005 Master of Arts
Major: Fashion Design & Technology, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UK.
2000 Master of Home Economics
Major: Aesthetics in Dress, dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
1996 Bachelor of Home Economics
Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Ewha Woman's University, Seoul, South Korea.
Skills
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
DIGITAL / HAND-DRAWN ILLUSTRATION
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
AFTER EFFECTS
CLO3D
Languages
ENGLISH
KOREAN
Academic Positions
03/2010-present Full Professor(Tenured) - Hansung University
School of Global Fashion Business, College of Arts, Seoul, South Korea.
02/2018-08/2018 Visiting Faculty - Kent State University
School of Fashion Design & Merchandising, College of Arts, Kent, Ohio, USA.
02/2014-12/2014 Visiting Faculty - Cornell University
Dept. of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Ithaca, NY, USA.
09/2007-02/2010 Assistant Professor - Daegu University
Dept. of Fashion Design, College of Art and Design, Daegu, South Korea.
09/2001-08/2003 Adjunct Professor - Shilla University
Dept. of Fashion Design, College of IT Design, Busan, South Korea.
03/2001-08/2003 and 03/2005-08/2007 Instructor - Seoul National University, Kunguk University, Korea National Open University, Myongji University, Suwon University, Woosong University, Seoul Arts College, Korea Polytechnic College, Jeonju University, Cheongju University, Shilla University, South Korea.
Industry Experiences
2000-2001 Fashion Designer - Aquascutum Golf
1997-1998 Fashion Merchandiser - Benetton Underwear
Teaching Subjects
Present
Fashion Illustration, Fashion CAD, Digital Fashion Graphic, Apparel Professional Link Capstone Design, Creative Fashion Technology(CLO3D)
Past
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Fashion Design, Fashion Design Process, Fashion Design Collection, Fashion Design R&D, Advanced Fashion Design, Advanced Women's Wear Design, Apparel Design, Costume Design
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Fashion Illustration, Fashion Croquis
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Digital Fashion Design, Digital Fashion Expression, Digital Fashion Studio
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Fashion & Art, Aesthetics in Dress, History of Dress, History of Dress in 20C, etc.
Solo
Exhibition
02/2022 13th Solo Exhibition, My Closet: Modular Redesign, TOPOHAUS gallery, Seoul, Korea.
07/2020 12th Solo Exhibition, Dynamic Fashion, Chohyung gallery, Seoul, Korea.
02/2018 11th Solo Exhibition, Lenticular Modules, YOON Gallery, Seoul, Korea.
06/2017 10th Invited Solo Exhibition, Psychedelia, K&P Gallery, Chelsea, NYC, USA.
12/2016 9th Solo Exhibition, Crease Clothes, Gallery Hwan, Seoul, Korea.
05/2016 8th Solo Exhibition, Patterns in Motion - Microbial Expressionism, Hangaram Art Museum Seoul Art Center, Seoul, Korea.
01/2014 7th Solo Exhibition, New Dressing, KEPCO Gallery, Seoul, Korea.
09/2013 6th Solo Exhibition, Out of the Frame – Flight by Folded Plane, Gallery TOPIC, Seoul, Korea.
02/2013 5th Solo Exhibition, 2D to 3D, Gallery Gaia, Seoul, Korea.
01/2012 4th Solo Exhibition, Sassysally - Fashion & Food, Gallery Iang, Seoul, Korea.
07/2009 A Brand, FADO(Fashion + Do)’s Fashion Director, 2010 S/S Hong Kong Fashion Week, Hong Kong Convention Center, Hong Kong.
05/2009 3rd Solo Exhibition, Wear artists’ clothing, Sejong Center Exhibition Hall, Seoul, Korea.
10/2008 2nd Solo Exhibition, Origami, EXCO Convention Center, Daegu, Korea.
11/2006 1st Solo Exhibition, Swirls in Motion, Gasan Gallery, Seoul, Korea.
Group
Exhibiton
/Show
10/2022 FCA (The Korea Fashion & Culture Association) 2022 International Fashion Art Biennale in Busan.
5/2022 KOFIA (Korea Fashion Illustration Association) K-Fashion Illustration, Dusung paper gallery.
3/2022 KSFD (The Korean Society of Fashion Design) Fashion Invitation Exhibition, Preview in Daegu, EXCO.
11/2021 KSFD Fashion Invitation Exhibition, “Webtoon meets fashion”, Daejeon Modern and Contemporary History Exhibition Hall.
07/2021 FCA Jeju International Fashion Art Exhibition, “LOCAL-RISING JEJU”, Obaek Janggun Gallery in Jeju Stone Park.
05/2021 KSBDA (Korea Society of Basic Design & Art) Spring International Invitational Exhibition, Mokpo University.
06/2021 KSBDA Seoul international special exhibition, Sangmyung University.
05/2021 KOFIA 2021 Korea Fashion Illustration Exhibition, “Multi-persona”, Topo Haus Gallery.
11/2020 FCA 2020 International Fashion Art Biennale in Seoul: The MOMENT, “Lenticular Modules II”, Online Fashion Film Exhibition (K-CULTURE FESTIVAL YouTube), Art Sonje Center.
10/2019 Chanjuan Chen & Kyung-Hee Choi, 2019 International Textile & Apparel Association, Mounted Design Exhibit, “Lenticular Flow” Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
07/2019 MCM invited fashion exhibition, “MCM Flower Modules”, Ginza, Tokyo.
07/2019, SFTI-WSU International Fashion Invitational Exhibition, “Transformation” – “Glass Flowers”, Washington State University Downtown Seattle Office, Seattle, USA.
05/2019. KOSCO Costume Exhibition, “A Lenticular Mini-dress”, KOSCO, Seoul Baekje Museum.
04/2019. KSFD ‘Circulation & Contact’ MCM invited fashion exhibition, “MCM Flower Modules”, MCM HAUS FLAGSHIP Gallery.
10/2018 FCA International Fashion Art Biennale in Seoul with KIA, “Lenticular Dress”, BEAT360, Seoul, Korea.
10/2018 KOFIA (Korea Fashion Illustration Association) Korea Fashion Illustration Exhibition with MCM, “MCM Digitalia”, MCM HAUS FLAGSHIP Gallery, Seoul, Korea.
08/2018 The 28th International Costume Congress, “Microbial Movement”, National Library of Public Information, Taiwan.
02/2017 KSBDA International invitational Exhibition, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Mexico City.
05/2017 KSBDA International invitational Exhibition, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center.
05/2017 KOFIA Fashion Illustration Exhibition, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center.
07/2017 KSBDA International Invitational Exhibition, University of Massey, Wellington, New Zealand.
10/2017 KOSCO International Costume Exhibition: 2 works – Cultural Goods, Fashion Art, Seoul Baekje Museum.
11/2017 The 3rd EFCA(EWHA Fashion Culture & Art)Exhibition, “Fire”, Kyungin Art Gallery, Seoul, Korea.
11/2017 KSBDA Fall International invitational Exhibition, Hansung University, Seoul, Korea.
05/2016 KSBDA International invitational Exhibition, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center.
05/2016 KSBDA Spring International invitational Exhibition, Seoul Nat’l University.
06/2016 KOFIA International Fashion Illustration Exhibition, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center.
06/2016 KSBDA International Invitational Exhibition, University of Reading, London, UK.
08/2016 KSBDA International invitational Exhibition, Galeria Teatru Korez, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
11/2016 KSBDA Fall International invitational Exhibition, Chungbuk University, Cheongju, Korea.
11/2016 The 14th FOS Exhibition, JW Marriott Hotel, Seoul, Korea.
12/2016 KSBDA International invitational Exhibition, UM Gallery, Kualalumpur, Malaysia.
05/2015 KSBDA Spring International invitational Exhibition, Pukyong University, Busan, Korea.
07/2015 KSBDA International invitational Exhibition, Washington University, Seattle, USA.
11/2015 KSBDA Fall International invitational Exhibition, Sookmyung University
12/2015 KOFIA International Fashion Illustration Exhibition, Gallery Force, Beijing, China.
11/2014 ITAA Faculty / Professional Mounted Design Exhibit: 2 works, “Cloud Through” and “Canard”, South Carolina Hall Hilton Hotel, Charlotte, New Jersey, USA.
04/2013 KOFIA Invitational International Fashion Illustration Exhibition, Seoul Modern Art Show, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center.
06/2013 KSBDA International Spring Exhibition, Chungang University, Icheon, Korea.
08/2013 SFTI(The Society of Fashion Textile Industry) International Invited Fashion Exhibition, Korean Cultural Center, Berlin, Germany.
09/2013 KOFIA International Fashion Illustration Exhibition, V-gallery, Seoul Art Center.
11/2013 KSBDA International Fall Exhibition, Chungbuk University, Daejeon, Korea.
01/2012 New Millennium Exhibition, Gallery Skyyeon, Seoul, Korea.
05/2012 KOSCO Costume Exhibition, Seoul Baekje Museum.
05/2012 KOFIA Invited Fashion Illustration Exhibition, Seoul Modern Art Show, AT center, Seoul, Korea.
05/2012 KSBDA International Spring Exhibition, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea.
09/2012 KOFIA Invitational International Fashion Illustration Exhibition, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center.
12/2012 KSBDA International Fall Exhibition, Gachon University, Seoul, Korea.
01/2011 KSBDA International Invitation Exhibition, “A girl,” University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, USA.
05/2011 KOFIA International Fashion Illustration Exhibition, “A Wave of Asia”, China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China.
05/2011 KSBDA International Spring Exhibition, Dongseo University, Busan, Korea.
08/2011 ASBDA(Asia Society of Basic Design & Art) International Exhibition, Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Taiwan.
11/2011 KOFIA the 3rd Seoul Modern Art Show, Sejong Center Exhibition Hall, Seoul, Korea.
11/2011 FCA Fashion Art Culture & Tourism Fair for Pyeongchang Olympic, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center.
11/2011 KSFD Fashion Invitation Exhibition, “Rough & Sharp,” LG Fashion Gallery, Seoul, Korea.
11/2011 KSBDA International Fall Exhibition, Dankook University, Jukjeon, Korea.
03/2010 IFAA Invited Fashion Art Exhibition, “Grunge Trompe-l'œil”, EXCO.
03/2010 FCA, “Green Attitude - Art Fashion Exhibition 2010”, Beijing Arts & Crafts Publishing House, Beijing, China.
05/2010 KSBDA International Spring Exhibition, “Several circles and a woman”, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Korea.
06/2010 Green Seoul Fashion Festival, “Green Eco-fashion”, A Pagoda in Seoul, Korea.
06/2010 FCA Invitational Fashion Art Exhibition “Air from Korea meets Mongolia,” The Mongolia National Modern Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
07/2010 KSBDA UNLV International Invitation Exhibition, “Trinity & Basquiat”, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.
07/2010 KOFIA Invitational Fashion Illustration Exhibition, “Bird’s Flight in Moonnight”, C.W.G Chelsea west gallery, NYC, USA.
08/2010 KOSCO International Creative Costume Exhibition, “Cultural Identity & Fashion,” The National Library of Korea.
11/2010 FCA International Fashion Art Biennale, “An Armor-clad Warrior”, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center.
11/2010 KSFD Fashion Art Exhibition, “A hologram dress”, Incheon International Design Fair Songdoconvensia, Incheon, Korea.
11/2010 KSBDA International Fall Exhibition, “Untitled 2010”, Gachon Medical University, Incheon, Korea.
03/2009 IFAA, PID “CKH graffiti”, EXCO.
05/2009 KOFIA International Invited Fashion Illustration Exhibition, “Wear Modigliani”, Bunka Women’s University, Tokyo, Japan.
05/2009 KSBDA International Spring Exhibition, “Klimt’s woman, Kangwon University, Chuncheon, Korea.
07/2009 FCA International Fashion Art Exhibition, “Air From Korea,” Museu Da Casa Brasileira, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
08/2009 KOFIA Invited Fashion Illustration Exhibition, “Fashion Avenue,” Noon Square, Seoul, Korea.
10/2009, Invited Design Exhibition, “Seoul Designer’s Dream”, hosted by 2009 Seoul Design Olympiad, Jamsil Stadium, Seoul, Korea.
10/2009 IFAA Fashion Art Exhibition, “Hojangdo” EXCO.
10/2009 ITAA(International Textiles & Apparel Association) Mounted Fashion Design Exhibition, “Flight”, Hyatt Bellevue, Seattle, USA.
11/2009 Daegu University Faculty Member’s Art Exhibition, Art Museum of Daegu University, Daegu, Korea.
11/2009 FCA Fashion Art Exhibition, “Eco Fashion Art Exhibition,” Hangaram Art Museum Seoul Art Center.
12/2009 KSFD Christmas Fashion Gift Exhibition, “Old & New”- 3 works: “Gift from Mondrian”, “Sweet Gifts for Joyeux Noël”, “The Vibration of Christmas Eve”, Noon Square Level 5.
12/2009 International Faculty Member’s Art Exhibition, hosted by Art & Culture, “Trinity and Keith Haring”, Danwon Art Gallery, Ansan, Korea.
12/2009 The 1st Korean Representative Artist Exhibition, hosted by Art and Criticism, “Risky Business”, Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea.
01/2008 Invited Faculty Exhibition, hosted by Murray State University & Daegu University. The Clara M. Eagle Gallery Murray State University, Kentucky, USA.
03/2008 IFAA Preview in Daegu (PID) Fashion Art Exhibition, “Tornado”, EXCO, Daegu, Korea.
05/2008 KSBDA(Korea Society of Basic Design & Art) International Spring Exhibition, Seoul National University.
05/2008 KOFIA International Fashion Illustration Exhibition "Wave from East," Istitutomarangoni Art Gallery, Milan, Italy.
06/2008 FCA Fashion Accessory Exhibition “The Trace of time”, Yugeumwadang Museum, Seoul, Korea.
08/2008 KSBDA International Art Exhibition, “Festival”, Kyushu Sangyo University, Fukuoka, Japan.
09/2008 Digital Artexmoda, Art Museum of Kyungbuk University, Daegu, Korea.
10/2008 IFAA Fashion Art Exhibition, “Body Shape”, EXCO,
10/2008 KOSCO International Costume Exhibition, “Illusion,” Jamsil Stadium, Seoul, Korea.
11/2008 KSBDA International Fall Exhibition, “Bodies,” Myongji University, Yongin, Korea.
11/2008 FCA & Beijing Fashion Designer’s Association, International Fashion Art Exhibition, “From where: Passion,” Beijing, China.
11/2008 Daegu University Faculty Member’s Art Exhibition, “The Fragmentation of a Body,” Art Museum of Daegu University, Daegu, Korea.
11/2008 Daegu University Graduate Student’s Art Exhibition, “Shells around a body,” Daegu University, Daegu, Korea.
05/2007 KOFIA(Korea Fashion Illustration Association) International Fashion Exhibition, “East meets West”, London, UK.
06/2007 FCA International Fashion Art Exhibition, “Fragrance of Tradition,” Atatürk Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey.
07/2007 KSFD(The Korean Society of Fashion Design) International Fashion Fair, “Urban Nature,” Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan.
10/2007 KOFIA Galleria Fashion Illustration Exhibition, Galleria Luxury Hall, Seoul, Korea.
10/2007 The 8th Fashion Exhibition of FOS, “Trans + Fix,” Tomboy T-space, Seoul, Korea.
10/2007 IFAA(InterFashion Artist Association) Ningbo International Fashion Fair, International Center Hall 6, Ningbo, China.
11/2007 KOSCO Costume Exhibition, “ULGUL”, The National Library of Korea.
11/2007 Work Wear Design Exhibition, supported by Korea Science and Engineering Foundation, Seoul National University.
09/2006 ‘Han’ Fashion×Cultural Product Exhibition, “Uri, Mut, Naeum,” supported by Han Fashion Research Center in Seoul National University, KINTEX, Ilsan, Korea.
10/2006 KOSCO Costume Exhibition,“Contemporary Bridal Wear", The National Library of Korea.
01/2005 MA degree graduate exhibition, London College of fashion, LCF Gallery, London, UK.
01/2005 MA degree graduate show, London College of Fashion “Curvature in Motion,” RHS Hall, London, UK.
05/2005 KOSCO(The Korean Society of Costume) Costume Exhibition, “Metamorphosis”, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea.
09/2005 FCA (The Korea Fashion & Culture Association) International Fashion Art Exhibition, “Air of the East”, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, Germany.
08/2004 High technological Sportswear Exhibition, “Uri Ul”, supported by Korea Science and Engineering Foundation, The National Library of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
10/2004 Fashion Futures, “Fashion & Sustainability”, SOHO, London, UK – Finalist.
12/2004 Concours International des Jeunes Createurs, “Fashion & Environments,” Museé du Louvré, Paris, France - UK Winner(Incentive Prize).
11/2002 The 2nd FOS(The Fashion Group of Seoul Nat’l Univ), “Get into the RHYTHM,” LGF Gallery, Seoul, Korea.
1998 The 17th Seoul National University Fashion Show, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
1998 The 1st KUFF(Seoul Fashion University Fashion Fair), COEX Convention Hall, Seoul, Korea.
1998 Seoul Millennium Collection – Fashion Performance, Duksu Palace, Seoul, Korea.
1994 Ewha Woman’s University Students’ Fashion Exhibition, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul, Korea.
Journal
Publications
Choi, Kyung-Hee(2022), “3D Dynamic Fashion Design Development Using Digital Technology and its Potential in Online Platforms”, Fashion and Textiles 9(9). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-021-00286-1
Choi, Kyung Hee (2020). “A Systematic Review Exploring the Current State of Fashion Criticism – A focus on the fashion designer exhibition reviews of Fashion Theory –”, Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 44(2), pp.1~22. https://doi.org/10.5850/JKSCT.2020.44.2.1
Choi, Kyung-Hee (2019). “Digitalized Dynamic Fashion Design: Patterns in Motion”, Fashion & Textiles of Research Journal, 21(4), pp.420-431, https://doi.org/10.5805/SFTI.2019.21.4.420
Choi, Kyung Hee (2018). “Eco-Tech Fashion Project: Collaborative Design Process Using Problem-Based Learning” International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education 12(1), pp.105-117. https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2018.1516808
Choi, Kyung Hee (2017). “Popularization of Christian Dior Haute Couture and its Influence on Fashion Design since World War II”. Journal of Basic Design & Art, 18(3), pp.376-394.
Choi, Kyung Hee & Lewis, Van Dyk (2017). “An Inclusive System for Fashion Criticism” International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 10(1), pp.1-10, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF-2013S1A2A1A01066997). http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2017.1284272
Choi, Kyung Hee (2016). “Fashion Criticism in Museology-The Charles James Retrospective-,” Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 40(3), pp.1-19. https://dx.doi.org/10.5850/JKSCT.2016.40.3.000
Choi, Kyung Hee (2016). “Practice-led origami-inspired fashion design: out of the frame: flight by paper plane” International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 9(3), pp.1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2016.1158872
Choi, Kyung Hee (2015). “Fashion Design Development Process Using Transparency of Superimposition - Focusing on Fashion Illustration and Fashion Design Works –“Journal of The Korean Society of Fashion Design, 15(3).
Choi, Kyung Hee (2014). “A Theoretical Reconsideration of Contemporary Fashion Criticism,” Fashion and Textiles Research Journal, 16(1), 66-78.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2013). “A Comparative Study on the Curriculum of Korean and USA Fashion Design Postgraduate Schools to Develop Korean Professional Human Resource in Fashion Design,” Journal of Basic Design & Art, 14(4), 517-529.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2012). “A Study to Suggest Korean Fashion Design Education Model for a Creative Fashion Design - Focusing on Comparative Case Studies of USA, Europe, and Korea–” Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 36(1), 68-83.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2011). “A Comparative Study on Fashion Design Education in Europe and Korea - Focus on the educational cases in UK, France, Italy, and Korea -” Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 35(10), 1199-1214, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (KRF-2009-332-G00036)
Song, Jee Eun and Choi, Kyung Hee (2010). “Eco-design Color Trends in Fashion,” Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 34(3), 492-507.
Kim, Myung Ji and Choi, Kyung Hee (2009). “A Study on Art Make-up applying Formative Features of Art Nouveau Patterns,” Journal of The Korean Society of Fashion Design, 9(3).
Choi, Kyung Hee (2008). “A Study of Femininity and Masculinity Represented in Men's and Women's Fashion Magazine in Korea since 2000,” The Research Journal of the Costume Culture, 16(1) 1-21.
Kim, Min Ja, Choi, Kyung Hee and Lim, Ji Ah (2007). “Iconological Interpretation of the Images of Faces and Individuals Shown in Costumes,” Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 57(9), 76-87.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2007). “A Contextual Study of the Pluralization of Sexuality represented in Mainstream fashion and Anti-fashion since the late 19th century,” Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 57(5).
Choi, Kyung Hee (2007). “Socio-semiotic Analysis of Plural Sexuality Represented in Modern Fashion(II),” Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 57(4), 128-144.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2007). “Sexuality expressed in the 19C fashion in Foucauldian post-structural perspective - Focusing on femininity and masculinity represented in the mainstream fashion and anti-fashion in the middle and latter of the nineteenth century -” The Research Journal of the Costume Culture, 15(2).
Choi, Kyung Hee (2007). “Socio-semiotic Analysis of Plural Sexuality Represented in Modern Fashion(I),” Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 57(2), 190-201.
Kim, Min Ja, Choi, Kyung Hee, Yi, Jae Yoon and Lim, Ji Ah (2006). “Development of Fashion Cultural Products using Traditional Korean Culture to Enhance Global Competition - Study on Face/Human Images for Digital Textile Printing -,” International Journal of costume, 6(2), 11-27.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2006). “A case study of personal and creative fashion design development: Swirls in Motion - a goddess and seashells," International Journal of costume, 6(1), 1~19.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2005). “Vivienne Westwood in context and Englishness in her work,” The international journal of costume culture, 8(2), 1~10.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2005). “Fashion images of homosexuality depicted in Attitudes, FHM, and Arena since 2000,” International Journal of costume, 5(1), 26~41.
Choi, Kyung Hee, Um, Jun Hee and Kim, Min Ja (2003). “A study for developing swimsuit design with Korean traditional image (II),” Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 53(4), 49~69.
Choi, Kyung Hee and Kim, Min Ja (2003). “A study for developing swimsuit design with Korean traditional image (I),” Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 53(2), 49~66.
Choi, Kyung Hee and Kim, Min Ja (2000). “The Changes of Dress depicted in the Korean Films since the 1960s,” Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 50(8).
Book
Publications
Chu, Ho-jung et.al.(as a co-author) (2020), Guide to research ethics for thesis guidance and thesis writing in the field of clothing and textiles (3rd Edition), Seoul: The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles.
Choi, Kyung Hee et.al.(as a co-author) (2016), Digital Fashion Expression, Seoul: KNOU Press.
Choi, Kyung Hee et.al.(as a principal author) (2014), Fashion Designer & Fashion Icon, Seoul: Kyomunsa Press.
Choi, Kyung Hee (trans.) (2013), Joanne Entwistle, The Fashioned Body, Seoul: Hansung University Press.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2009), Sexuality in Fashion, Seoul: Korean Studies Information Press.
Professional
Publications
2019. Special Feature, September, Public Art <Art & Fashion>, “Fashion’s Passion”
2015 EBS Interview “Human and Fashion” http://home.ebs.co.kr/docuprime/newReleaseView/290?c.page=1
2011-2012 NHN Inc. Navercast/ Fashion Library – Articles about 20th Fashion Designers
2009 Korean Film Archive – Article about “Look, Korean Cinema Fashion”
Conference
Proceedings
Hong, Sung-Kyung & Choi, Kyung-Hee (2021). “A Slow Fashion Design Development of Korean Mood for K-pop Stars”, The Korean Society of Fashion Design, Zoom Online.
Kim Yu-Seong, Kim Ha-Rim, & Choi, Kyung-Hee (2021). “A Study of Redesign Development, Using Deconstruction and Layering”, The Korean Society of Fashion Design, Seoul National University & Zoom Online.
Choi, Kyung-Hee (2021). “3D Dynamic Fashion Design Development, Using Digital Technology and its Potential Prospects”, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Seoul National University & Zoom Online.
Choi, Kyung-Hee & Kim-Vick, Jihyun (2020). “A Collaborative Study on 3D Dynamic Fashion Design Development, Using Digital Technology”, 2020 ITAA Virtual Conference, Zoom Online.
Lee, Ho Jun, and Choi, Kyung Hee (2019). “Development of a Contemporary Resort Look to be Reinterpreted from Ancient Greek Traditional Patterns – Focusing on Laser-cutting and 3D Print Techniques –”, The Korean Society of Fashion Design, Yonsei University.
Choi, Kyung Hee(2019). “A Systematic Review Exploring the Current State of Fashion Criticism – A focus on the fashion designer exhibition reviews of Fashion Theory –“, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University.
Kang, Y.S., et al. and Choi, Kyung Hee (2019). “A Study on Research Ethics Awareness of Young Researchers Majored in Clothing and Textiles, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2019). “Digitalized Dynamic Fashion Illustration, Using Motion Graphics”, FACTUM19 International Conference, “Fashion communication: between tradition and future digital developments”, CSF Congressi Stefano Franscini – Monte Verita, Ascona, Switzerland. https://digitalfashion.ch/proceedings/
Choi, Kyung Hee, and Kim, Jihyun (2018). “Re-design” Fashion Project based on the Eco-Tech Concept: Using a Problem-Based Learning Approach”, Paper presented in Special Session, ITAA (International Textiles and Apparel Association), Hilton Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2018), “Digitalized Dynamic Fashion Design: Patterns in Motion”, Paper presented in Special Session, The Society of Fashion Textile Industry, FIT, Song-do, Korea
Son, Jae Eun, et al. and Choi, Kyung Hee (2018), “Utility Tech-wear Design Development of Military Mood” presented in Special Session, The Society of Fashion Textile Industry, FIT, Song-do, Korea.
Park, Sul Hong et al. and Choi, Kyung Hee (2018), “Digital Work-wear Design Development, based on Deconstructionism”, presented in Special Session, The Society of Fashion Textile Industry, FIT, Song-do, Korea.
Hong, Sung Kyung and Choi, Kyung Hee (2018), “Development of Women’s Young Casual Fashion Design, using Korean Beauty in a Vernacular Perspective”, Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Fashion Design, LG convention hall, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul, Korea.
Kim, Jin Hyuk and Choi, Kyung Hee (2018). “A Study of Development of a Business Wear for X-generation using Russian Constructivism Motifs”, Paper presented in Special Session.
Lee, Dong Yun, et al. and Choi, Kyung Hee (2018). “A Contemporary Career Look Design Development using Korean White Clothes”, Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Fashion Design, Prima Hotel, Seoul, Korea.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2017). “Popularizing Strategy of Christian Dior Haute Couture and Its Influence on Post-war American and Korean Daywear Design”, Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Fashion Design, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2016), “Fashion Criticism in Museology -The Charles James Retrospective-,” Paper presented in Special Session, The 27th International Costume Congress, Seoul Baekje Museum.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2015), “Fashion Design Development Process Using Transparency of Superimposition - Focusing on Fashion Illustration and Fashion Design Works –,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Incheon University, Incheon, Korea.
Choi, Kyung Hee, and Lewis, Van Dyk (2015), “Inclusive Fashion Criticism,” Oral presentation, Popular Culture Association American Culture Association, New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, USA.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2014), “A Study on the Development of Fashion Design Using Origami – Out of the Frame: Flight by Folded Plane –,” Paper presented in ITAA-KSCT Joint Symposium, International Textiles and Apparel Association, South Carolina Hall, Hilton Hotel, Charlotte, New Jersey, USA.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2013), “A Theoretical Study on the Contemporary Fashion Criticism,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Fashion Design, Dongduk University, Seoul, Korea.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2012), “A Study on Korean and USA Postgraduate Schools’ Fashion Design Curriculum to develop Korean Professional Human Resource in Fashion Design,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Costume, Seoul Baekje Museum, Seoul, Korea.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2011), “A Study to Suggest Korean Fashion Design Education Model for a Creative Fashion Design - Focusing on Comparative Case Studies of USA, Europe, and Korea–,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2010), “A Comparative Study on Fashion Design Education in Europe and Korea,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Ewha Woman’s University.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2009), “A Study on Fashion Images of Homosexuality since 2000,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Costume Culture Association, Dongwha University Gallery, Shanghai, China.
Choi, Kyung Hee (2009), “A Contextual Study of Vivienne Westwood's Britishness in terms of National Identity”, Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Costume, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
Peng, Mun Young, and Choi, Kyung Hee (2009), “A Comparative Study on Avant-garde Fashion Design in Britain and Japan,” Paper presented in Special Session.
Song, Jee Eun, and Choi, Kyung Hee (2009), “Eco-design Color Trends in Fashion”, Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul Korea.
Kim, Myung Ji, and Choi, Kyung Hee (2009), “A Study on Art Make-up applying Formative Features of Art Nouveau Patterns,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Fashion Design, Kukmin University, Seoul Korea.
Min Ja Kim, Kyung Hee Choi, Jae Yoon Yi, and Ji Ah Lim (2007), “Development of Fashion Cultural Products using Digital Textile Printing and Traditional Korean Patterns and Colors,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Costume, Seoul National University.
Choi, Kyung Hee, and Kim, Min Ja (2006), “Socio-semiotic Analysis of Plural Sexuality Represented in Modern Fashion,” Oral presentation, The Korean Society of Costume, Seoul National University.
Min Ja Kim, Kyung Hee Choi and Jae Yoon Yi (2006), “Historical Examination and Fashion Trend Analysis to develop button designs of Korean Image,” Paper presented in Special Session, The Korean Society of Costume, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Choi, Kyung Hee, et al. (2002), “A study for the developing the swimming suit design with Korean traditional image,” Paper presented in Special Session, The 20th International Costume Congress, Hitotsubashi Memorial Hall, Tokyo, Japan.
Grants
Principle Investigator
Jul.01, 2022, ~ Jun.30 2024. Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Basic Research Program for Mid-career researchers, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF-2022S1A5A2A01048197): “Modular Redesign Process based on 3D digital technology and Mass Customization of Fashion”, $40,000(about).
Jul.01, 2017, ~ Jun.30 2018. Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Basic Research Program for Mid-career researchers, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF-2017027666): “A Meta-study to Establish a Contemporary Fashion Criticism Model - focusing on reviews of fashion designer exhibitions since 2000 -”, $20,000(about).
Aug.01 2017 ~ Dec.31, 2017. Hansung University Campus town Project, funded by Seoul Government: “Industry-Academy Collaboration Fashion Design Festival based on Eco-Tech”, $5,000(about).
Sep.01 2016 ~ Feb.28 2017. Hansung University Specialization Program, funded by Hansung University: Industry-Academy Collaboration Fashion Design Program by networking with Local Sewing Industries, $2,000(about).
Jan.26 2014 ~ Dec.30, 2015. International Exchange Program for University Researchers, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF- 2013S1A2A1A01066997): “A Study on the Contemporary Fashion Criticism in Aesthetic, Cultural Perspective - focusing on fashion exhibitions since 2000s in the main museums and galleries in the USA -”, $27,000(about).
Jul.01 2009 ~ Jun.30 2010. Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Basic Research Program for Young researchers, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea(KRF-2009-332-G00036): “A Study to suggest Korean Fashion Design Education Model for a Creative Fashion Design - focusing on case comparisons with major fashion developed countries (UK, France, Italy and USA) and Korea -”, $15,000(about).
Co-investigator
09/2009 ~ 12/2009. Student Internship Program, funded by Korea Institute of Design Promotion.
07/2009 ~ 02/2010. Brand Launching in dept. of Fashion Design, funded by Daegu University.
03/2009 ~ 06/2009. Capstone Design Project, funded by Korea Institute of Design Promotion.
01/2009 ~ 08/2009. Student Internship Program, funded by Korea Institute of Design Promotion.
07/2008 ~ 02/2009. Interdisciplinary Strategy of Art & Design Education, funded by Daegu University.
04/2008 ~ 06/2008. Capstone Design Project, funded by Korea Institute of Design Promotion.
Senior Researcher
03/2007 ~ 05/2007 “Fashion Culture Product Design Development using Korean Traditional Culture to Enhance Global Competition”, funded by Seoul Nat’l University.
05/2006 ~ 04/2007. “Han” Branding for Seoul Fashion Industry, funded by Seoul Government.
04/2005 ~ 02/ 2008. Work Wear Design Development, funded by Korea Science and Engineering Foundation.
02/2005 ~ 11/2007. “Digital Fashion Culture Goods using Korean Traditional Patterns and Colors by Digital Textile Printing Technology”, funded by Seoul Government.
09/2001 ~ 08/2002. Functional Sportswear Design Development, funded by Korea Science and Engineering Foundation.
Patents
May 31 2022 Choi, Kyung Hee, A Design Patent (Textile), Registration No. 30-2022-0021720, The Korean Intellectual Property Office.
May 31 2022 Choi, Kyung Hee, A Design Patent (Textile), Registration No. 30-2022-0021721, The Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Dec. 12 2012 Choi, Kyung Hee, A Fashion Brand (Sassysally), Registration No. 3005872250000, The Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Jan. 26 2011 Choi, Kyung Hee, A Design Patent (Textile), Registration No. 3005872240000, The Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Jan. 26 2011 Choi, Kyung Hee, A Design Patent (Textile), Registration No. 3005872250000, The Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Oct. 16 2007 Kim, Min Ja, Choi, Kyung Hee, & Lee, Yoon Kyung, A Design Patent(Textile), Registration No. 30-0466558, The Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Oct. 16 2007 Kim, Min Ja, Choi, Kyung Hee, & Lee, Yoon Kyung, A Design Patent(Textile), Registration No. 30-0466559, The Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Awards
Honors & Awards
2021 The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles: Best Paper Award
2020 LICC2019 (London International Creative Competition), Fashion Design-Professional: Shortlist
2020 LICC2019, Video & Film- Professional: Honorable Mention
2019 ITAA (International Textiles and Apparel Association): Atexinc Award for Excellence in Marketable Textile Design - Professional Level
2019 The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles: Best Paper Award
2019 A’ Design Award Winner in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Category- Professional: Iron Award
2018 IDA (International Design Award) - Apparel Category-Apparel Projects- Professional: Bronze Award
2018 ITAA: ESRAP Best Paper Award-Teaching
2017 Korean Shoes Design Competition, Footwear Industrial Promotion Center: Advisor Award
2017 The Korean Society of Fashion Design: Best Paper Award
2017 Hansung University: Best Researcher Award
2009 The 1st Korean Representative Artist Award, Art and Criticism: Finalist.
2007 The Korean Society of Costume: Best Paper Award
2006 The Korean Society of Costume: Best Paper Award
2004 Concours international des Jeunes Createurs de mode in Paris (supported by Air France and PFAFF), Association pour L’organisation du Concours International des Jeunes Createurs de Mode, Paris, France: Incentive prize (UK winner)
2004 Fashion Futures, London, UK: Finalist
1998 Fashion Marketing Vision Award, Tex Herald, Inc., Korea: Incentive prize
1998 Elle Fashion design contest, Elle(Korea), Inc., Korea: Finalist
Awards with Students
2022 Yoonju Sim et al., The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Fashion Merchandising & Design Contest: Lee Young Joo Collection Brand Award
2021 Yuseong Kim, Harim Kim, & Kyung-Hee Choi, Hansung University: Best Paper Award, The Korean Society of Fashion Design
2021 Yesuh Park, Sei Song, Yejung Huh, Hansung University: Finalist, The 10th International Digital Fashion Contest: Finalist
2021 Two student designers’ teams: Two Bronze awards, Capstone Design Competition, Hansung University
2020 Sei Song: Excellence Award, Youngeu Kim: Special Selection, Digital Communication Contest, held by MCM & The Korean Society of Fashion Design
2020 Three student designers’ teams: Gold award, Bronze award, and Incentive award, Capstone Design Competition, Hansung University
2018 Sung-Kyung Hong & Kyung-Hee Choi, Hansung University: Best Paper Award, The Korean Society of Fashion Design
2018 Sul-Hong Park, et al. & Kyung-Hee Choi, Hansung University: Best Paper Award, The Society of Fashion Textile Industry
2017 Dong-Yeon Lee: Excellence Award, Special Selection, Ye-Jin Kim, Hye-Yeon Kim, In-Hye Do, Dong-Yeon Lee, Dae-Ho Jung, Ha-Yan Jung, Ju-Hee Hwang: Finalist, Korean Shoes Design Competition, Footwear Industrial Promotion Center
2009 Ji-Eun Song & Kyung-Hee Choi, Daegu University: Best Paper Award, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
2008 Ji-Eun Song: President Prize, The 2nd Fashion Design Contest, held by Seoul Women’s University
2008 Sung-Hyun Ahn: Grand Prize, Su-Jin Lee: Incentive Prize, The 3rd Silk Fashion Design Festival, Sangju City
2008 Tae-Gu Kim, Daegu University: Grand Prize, National University Students Fashion Show, Fashion Center Korea
2008 Eun-Sil Baek: Incentive Prize, Syl-Bi Lee: On&On - Brand Prize, Fashion Design Contest, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
2007 Mi-Ra Park: Gold Prize, The 1st Fashion Design Contest, held by Seoul Women’s University
Professional Certificate
2014 Cornell University, USA
- English course for International students and visiting scholar
2012 Montclair State University, USA
- Teaching in English at Montclair
2010 Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, University of the Arts London, UK.
- Introduction to Fashion Design
2008 Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, University of the Arts London, UK.
- Fashion Design and Marketing
2004 Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, University of the Arts London, UK.
- Experimental Fashion Drawing
2004 Nottingham Trent University, UK
- Postgraduate Diploma Master of Arts in Fashion & Textiles
Professional
Service
Peer Reviews
International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, Fashion & Textiles, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Korean Society of Fashion Design, The Korean Society of Costume, The Society of Fashion Textile Industry, and Korea Society of Basic Design & Art.
Editorial: The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, The Korean Society of Fashion Design
Contest Juror: A’design Award
Academic Boards of Directors
The Korean Society of Fashion Design, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, The Korea Fashion & Culture Association, and Korea Fashion Illustration Association.
Academic Associations
International Textiles and Apparel Association, The Korea Fashion & Culture Association, Korean Society of Fashion Design, The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, Korea Fashion Illustration Association, The Fashion Group of Seoul Nat’l Univ., and EWHA Fashion Culture & Art.