Get in touch — Sharon Byun

Moving the needle on growth and engagement through empathy, systems thinking, and fast yet thorough design.

Hi, I'm Sharon, a senior product designer working remotely from Richmond, Virginia. I'm currently solving problems at Skillshare, an online learning platform for creatives.

Having worked on various projects in Growth, Gamification, Marketplace, Learning, and Teacher Experience has helped me develop and define my design superpowers:

Systems thinking in solving complex and ambiguous problems.
Impactful design that moves the business needle by understanding user needs.
Fast prototyping for visual storytelling and alignment.

I made the career transition from brand and print design to product design after earning a Master's degree in experience design at VCU Brandcenter.

If you want to chat about my journey and opportunities, email me or connect on LinkedIn!

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Fun facts about me.

At 24 weeks pregnant, I embarked on a career pivot by pursuing a Master’s degree at VCU Brandcenter. I gave birth during the winter break, making me the first new mother in the history of the Brandcenter graduate program.

In my previous role as an art director, I designed the logo for Cowboys Stadium (now AT&T Stadium), which was featured on the stadium itself, team uniforms, and merchandise. This experience deepened my appreciation for the power of impactful design.

I’m an adventurous introvert who finds joy in both quiet moments and thrilling experiences. While I cherish serene yoga sessions on my patio, I also relish exploring new horizons, like paragliding over Interlaken, Switzerland.

What's the story behind that logo?

Throughout my life, my name has changed three times. Born with my original Korean name from Seoul, South Korea, picked my own first name in English upon moving to the States, finally, changing my last name after marriage and acquiring U.S. citizenship.

To symbolize this journey, I designed an abstract logo featuring three interconnected circles from my original Korean name. This design represents my heritage, the personal transformations I've adapted, and the continuous, iterative nature of the UX design process that I love.