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I am a visual communication designer and design researcher based in Columbus, Ohio.
I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Design Research and Development at The Ohio State University, with a focus on advancing design education and contributing to academia in the future.

Publications & Conference proceedings

12.2025 - Kang, B. and Shen, Y. (2025) Brand Identity Design with Generative AI: Between Automation and Authorship, in Chang, C.-Y., and Hsu, Y. (eds.), IASDR 2025: Design Next, 02-05 December, Taiwan. https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.1219
06. 2025 - Shen, Y., Kang, B., Munch, F. Human-centered AI in Design: Examining Educational Paradigms for Creativity and Responsibility In HCI (Human Computer Interaction) International 2025 Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden. 10.1007/978-3-031-93236-6_5

Publications & Conference proceedings

06.2026 - Robillard, G., Shen, Y, Munch, F. Kang, B., Conversation at Design Research Society 2026. https://drs2026.thedrs.org/other-tracks (Forthcoming)
04.2026 - Online Presentation. Teaching AI: Art and Design Education Under Automation Online Symposium. (Forthcoming)
03.2026 - Kang, B., Robillard, G., Shen, Y, Munch, F. The Ohio State University AI Research Summit Poster Presentation at The Ohio State University . Self Reflective Analysis on Generative AI in Research Platforms
03.2026 - Kang, B. Robillard, G., Shen, Y, Munch, F. The Ohio State University Hayes Research Forum Oral Presentation at The Ohio State University. Self Reflective Analysis on Generative AI in Research Platforms
10.2025 - SECAC Conference Panel Presentation. Future of Brand Design with Generative AI.
08.2025 - UKC Conference Poster Presentation. Ethics of AI: Interactive Digital Art Poster Series
06.2025 - AIGA Weave Panel Presentation. Future of Brand Identity Design with Generative AI.

Professional work

BRAND DESIGN / UX/UI DESIGN / WEB DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESIGN / ILLUSTRATION

Academic work

DESIGN RESEARCH / CREATIVE PROJECTS