Soojung Ham

Professor
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BFA, Ewha Womans University
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design

Prior to becoming a full-time faculty member at RISD in 2004, Soojung Ham worked as an in-house industrial designer for multiple consumer-product manufacturers including Samsonite, A.T. Cross and Gillette. As a professor and an industrial designer, she has collaborated with many industry partners and researchers to develop innovative product designs and compelling UX strategies. She held the role of creative director at Samsung Electronics Company in Korea during her sabbatical in 2011. Since then she has continued working with Samsung as a design consultant and has collaborated on various other social initiatives and entrepreneurial projects.

Courses

Fall 2023 Courses

ID 20ST-03 - SPECIAL TOPIC DESIGN STUDIO
Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

ID 20ST-03

SPECIAL TOPIC DESIGN STUDIO

Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: M | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructor(s): Soojung Ham Location(s): Industrial Design Building, Room 300 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Closed

SECTION DESCRIPTION

Juniors take two 3-credit Special Topic Design Studios in the Fall semester. Juniors choose one 3-credit option from the Content category such as Packaging, Typography, Play, or UI/UX, and the other option from the "Process" category such as Casting, Soft Goods or Prototyping. Students will gain multiple competencies by utilizing techniques and methodologies through practice and process. Each studio meets once per week.

Please contact the department for permission to register; registration is not available in Workday. 

Major Requirement | BFA Industrial Design

ID 24ST-01 - ADVANCED DESIGN: STUDIO
Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Fall 2023
Credits 6
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

ID 24ST-01

ADVANCED DESIGN: STUDIO

Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Fall 2023
Credits 6
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: TTH | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM Instructor(s): Bill Foulkes, Soojung Ham Location(s): Bayard Ewing Building, Room 112 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

The 6-credit Advanced Design studios offer second semester juniors and seniors the opportunity to investigate product, socially responsible, and sustainable design; innovation through science and technology and other topics in contemporary practice. These studios are designed to strengthen the student's ability to conduct research, ideation, material exploration, presentation, and concept validation. Studios meet two days per week. Junior and Senior Industrial Design Students are required to take a total of three (3) advanced studios.

Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Preference is given to Junior, Senior or Graduate Industrial Design Students.

Major Requirement | BFA Industrial Design, MID (2.5yr): Industrial Design

Spring 2024 Courses

ID 2530-01 - WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM
Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Spring 2024
Credits 1
Format Workshop
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

ID 2530-01

WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM

Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Spring 2024
Credits 1
Format Workshop
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-21 to 2024-03-13
Times: W | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructor(s): Soojung Ham Location(s): Industrial Design Building, Room 600-2 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

In this class, students will use Fusion 360 to learn the basics of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) for computer controlled machine tools, like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, laser cutters, water jet machines and 3D printers. After getting familiar with Fusion 360 modeling techniques in CAD, students will follow step-by-step instructions to generate 2.5 axis toolpaths in CAM, and verify the collision free programs with stock simulation followed by the post NC programs that could be used for machining.  By the end of the four-week module, students will learn to work with toolpaths, troubleshoot through simulation, and gain a strong understanding of machining strategy in CAM to prepare for the CNC courses or  to work with vendors.

Elective

ID 2530-02 - WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM
Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Spring 2024
Credits 1
Format Workshop
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

ID 2530-02

WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM

Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Spring 2024
Credits 1
Format Workshop
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-03-20 to 2024-04-17
Times: W | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructor(s): Soojung Ham Location(s): Industrial Design Building, Room 600-2 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

In this class, students will use Fusion 360 to learn the basics of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) for computer controlled machine tools, like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, laser cutters, water jet machines and 3D printers. After getting familiar with Fusion 360 modeling techniques in CAD, students will follow step-by-step instructions to generate 2.5 axis toolpaths in CAM, and verify the collision free programs with stock simulation followed by the post NC programs that could be used for machining.  By the end of the four-week module, students will learn to work with toolpaths, troubleshoot through simulation, and gain a strong understanding of machining strategy in CAM to prepare for the CNC courses or  to work with vendors.

Elective

ID 2530-03 - WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM
Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Spring 2024
Credits 1
Format Workshop
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

ID 2530-03

WKSHP: FUSION 360: CAD TO CAM

Level Undergraduate
Unit Industrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Spring 2024
Credits 1
Format Workshop
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-04-24 to 2024-05-15
Times: W | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructor(s): Soojung Ham Location(s): Industrial Design Building, Room 600-2 Enrolled / Capacity: 15 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

In this class, students will use Fusion 360 to learn the basics of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) for computer controlled machine tools, like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, laser cutters, water jet machines and 3D printers. After getting familiar with Fusion 360 modeling techniques in CAD, students will follow step-by-step instructions to generate 2.5 axis toolpaths in CAM, and verify the collision free programs with stock simulation followed by the post NC programs that could be used for machining.  By the end of the four-week module, students will learn to work with toolpaths, troubleshoot through simulation, and gain a strong understanding of machining strategy in CAM to prepare for the CNC courses or  to work with vendors.

Elective

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BFA, Ewha Womans University
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design