Kyoung-Im Park, MFA

Kyoung-Im Park is an Associate Professor of Interior Design in the Department of Art & Design at Valdosta State University with a diverse background in fine arts and interior design.  She earned both B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Studio Art/Painting from Kyungpook National University, South Korea and received an M.S. degree in Interior Design from Florida State University.  She is an interior design educator as well as an artist.  She is also a LEED accredited professional ID+C.  She primarily teaches all level studio classes focusing on office, retail, and residential design utilizing AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and Photoshop software.  Her research focuses on the design of environments for the elderly.  She is also interested in biophilic design, sustainable design, and interior design that promotes human health and well-being within a built environment.  She has presented her research in regional, national, and international conferences.  She has actively exhibited her works regionally as well as internationally, including in Florida, Georgia, Poland and South Korea as well.