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Curi

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Created by Chiwon Lee

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Honored with the A' Design Award.

Chiwon Lee

Chiwon Lee is a Product Designer that specializes in user research, user experience design, user interface design for emerging technology with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) user experience interaction design. Chiwon's design and research work has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award and her research work has been published at CHI, the most prestigious academic conference for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Chiwon graduated early from MIT with a full scholarship based on merit. During her time at MIT, she served as the Research Assistant for the MIT Media Lab's Futures Committee and was the recipient of the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund for her design practice.

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Design Business Directory was founded on the principle that true design excellence cannot be measured by popularity alone. Instead, we believe that the most meaningful indicator of skill, creativity, and professionalism is official recognition by respected international juries who follow transparent, pre-established voting criteria. When a designer, architect, or creative agency enters a rigorous peer review process, one that evaluates submissions against clear quality benchmarks, ethical standards, and innovation requirements, it ensures that any accolades they receive are both credible and deserved and are meritocratic.

Peer-reviewed awards, such as the prestigious A’ Design Award, exist to showcase the very best in design and innovation. The A’ Design Award is judged by a balanced panel of experienced academics, influential press members, and established professionals, all of whom apply a thoroughly documented scoring system. Through this structured method of evaluation, only truly exceptional projects are recognized. This is precisely the level of excellence that Design Business Directory aims to highlight: forward-thinking professionals who have demonstrated mastery in their field according to objective, globally respected criteria.

Because we are committed to presenting only the cream of the crop in design, Design Business Directory accepts listings exclusively from those who have proven themselves in such distinguished competitions. By requiring at least one peer-reviewed award—namely, the A’ Design Award—as a prerequisite for inclusion, we maintain the authenticity and overall quality of the directory. Consequently, to be listed on Design Business Directory, you must have already won the A’ Design Award. This ensures every individual and studio showcased here operates at the highest tier of professional accomplishment, innovation, and credibility.

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