We had the good fortune of connecting with Zoey Kim and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Zoey, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Ever since I was a little kid, I could feel that I will be in the art and creative industry. I loved drawing, music, movie, performance, and all kind of art. I’ve never doubted myself having a career other than art, the only concern I had was which specific area among the art should I go for as I was interested in numerous fields. I’ve got my major degree in graphic design and a minor in motion media. The reason for choosing graphic design was because of the various fled I could get into.
I love myself in the creative industry because art is a great way to throw out the message to the world in a unique style of my own. In my point of view, ultimately, most people’s goal including me in life is trying to express their value and voices to the world in their way and there are various ways to show up the messages. Art can be used as a tool since it has the power to reinterpret messages and enables viewers to communicate by throwing the questions. Also, it can give an aesthetic pleasure which is the best charming point of creative work that makes me proud of being in it.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
As stated before I enjoy different fields in the art industry, I like to combine and make the connection with various types of art, for example, fashion with illustration, music with art, and motion graphics. Also, one of the detail I take significantly for my work is the message and the vibe which can impact the viewer potentially. I have been preparing several things like my own Etsy shop and collaborating work with other artists. Still, I’m in the middle of my journey to the goal and keep trying to get in through. During the process so far, the most important thing I’ve ever learned is to believe in myself that I’ve already got it. It is not easy and I know more challenges are yet to come. However, I know for sure that I will make it in the meantime and get a chance to show my upcoming brand story to the world.
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I love enjoying good food and most of my trip is about food, I might list up all of my favorite local restaurants and have a food trip. Other than the food, I will bring my friend to one of my favorite places in Atlanta, the beltline in ponce city where can be seen the city view, people, nature, and artwork altogether.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
There is a corporation called ‘Value Chain’ in South Korea where I am originally from. ‘Value Chain’ is an innovating platform based on trust which occurs profit and helps people to set their business at the same time. I have a connection with amazing people from there even though I’ve been in the states for 6 years.
Olivia Cheah Hong, a branding director of the corporation, is the one who introduced the group to me. She is one of the incredible designers I know with strong detail and insight. While we had a chance to do few projects together, I was able to work on my design detail through her feedback and get helpful advice for my career.
Also, reading books and columns written by Prisga who is the founder of Value Chain helps me a lot in various directions like technically, mentally even spiritually. These lessons help me get stronger inside-out, gives me more ideas and energy. As I believe maintaining inner peace is the key to the success, it’s unthinkable for me to imagine where I am right now without Value Chain.
Website: zoeykim.com
Instagram: zzunng
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zzunng/
Other: Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZOEY2daWorld