Cliff Shin is an award-winning designer in not only design education but also professional practice. He is a recipient of IDSA Young Educator award and his works have been recognized in Italy, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, and USA. He received a BS in manufacturing engineering technology from Arizona State University and MA in industrial design from Purdue University. He worked for LG Headquarters Design Center as a senior industrial designer with expertise in consumer electronics, leveraging his undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering and his master's degree in Industrial Design. He is actively engaged in multi-disciplinary projects.