Ella (EK) Kim

Computer Science & Art

      Pomona College ’25
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Hello hello! 

I’m EK, a fourth-year student at Pomona College in Claremont, CA studying Computer Science & Visual Art. Nice to see you here!
Currently looking for: full-time positions in creative technology, project management, technical direction & art, and UI/UX. 

Look around and stay a while ->

Contact Me! 
heythereek@gmail.com
in/ek-kim

Programming Experience


Python

Java

C

Rust

Haskell

Javascript

Additional Tools


OpenCV

HTML

CSS

Git

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Procreate





Relevant Classes


Computer Science / Programming
  • Senior Seminar in Generative AI
  • Computational Design Tools
  • Algorithms
  • Game Engine Programming 
  • Computer Systems
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Languages & Theory
  • Linear Algebra
  • Discrete Math & Functional Programming
  • Intro to CS in Python



Art Production
Printmaking Studio
Wheel Throwing
Workshop in Handpress Printing
Intermediate & Advanced Painting
2D Design
Untitled Still Life (2022)
Madonna and Child (2022)
“Let me rest my eyes” (2023)





 Projects


TattooDoodler (in progress)
Fall 2024

I am currently developing an iPad application for dynamic, body-centered designing of tattoos that bridges artists’ intuitive knowledge with real-time projection onto 3D body models. It aims to offer the versatility of digital design while revolutionizing the way artists and clients are able to visualize how designs wrap to the complexities of the human body. Prototyped in Figma, created with React Native.


Loca the Pug & Brawling Crocs
Spring 2024

I built a game engine in Rust for runner-type games and created Loca the Pug (a single-player runner that supports rudimentary procedural generation) and Brawling Crocs (a multiplayer runner).

I designed most of the sprite, object, and environment graphics for both games.

https://github.com/HeyThereEK/3s-a-crowd



claremontgreenshirts.com
Summer 2023

I spent the summer of 2023 self-learning web development (HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap 5) to build an up-to-date, from scratch website for the Claremont Colleges' Ultimate Frisbee team, the Claremont Greenshirts. 

It was a project of love that both tested my abilities and made clear that utilizing CS to create is where my future lies, and I am deeply grateful for it!

github.com/HeyThereEK/claremontgreenshirts





Ceramics 


Selected works from my first ceramics class 
(Wheel Throwing) -- Fall 2023.

Worked as a Studio Assistant at the Pitzer College Ceramics Studio Spring of 2024.






Sharks, Screenprint (2023)
혜민과 소미, Screenprint (2023)

Printmaking 


My all-time favorite art medium. I was given the opportunity to explore even more facets of the craft this Fall 2023 in my Printmaking Studio class.


Through the course, I:

  • Strengthened my skills in 2D design (Adobe Illustrator) & linoleum block printing 

  • Gained new experience in screenprinting, risograph printing, and bookbinding!






See more of my works here! ⋆*･ﾟ☆。*･ﾟ

Don’t be shy! 




Bio / About Me

Howdy! I’m Ella Kim, or as I’m more commonly known these days, EK. I’m originally from Atlanta, GA, but now reside in Claremont, CA. 

While I’ve been creating and experimenting with art for as long as I can remember, I never imagined I’d wind up a CS major. But, after taking my first class during sophomore year of college, I was captivated.

These days, I’m particularly excited by the incredible possibilities that are created by combining CS and Art -- especially within the realms of creativity support tools, HCI, animation, gaming, and interactive art.

Ella Kim 2023