I’m interested in the questions hidden inside what we no longer notice.
What keeps me curious are the things we take for granted - the moments so ordinary that we stop questioning them. That’s usually where my research begins.

“Can memes elicit tacit knowledge across cultures?”
“Can AI errors become a source of creativity?”
“Can we rethink remote togetherness beyond the video grid?”
“Can art foster reflection in intercultural relationships?”

Each question begins with something familiar, then uncovers a new way of seeing people, technology, and the world around us.

Heather Hyerin Im, Midjourney, 2026

I’m particularly interested in how design and emerging technologies can reveal what often goes unnoticed in human experience.

Current Research Interests

Tacit knowledge and human understanding
Cross-cultural interaction and communication
Human-centered AI and creative technologies
Speculative and critical design

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