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Busung Ko

Busung Ko

Design Engineer

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London, U.K.
4 years of experience
Korean · English

Areas of Expertise

Communication
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Design System
UX Research
Information Architecture
Systems Thinking
Accessibility (WCAG 2.0)

Strengths

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Problem-solving

Values

Family, LGBTQ+, Compassion, Authenticity

Passions

Traveling, Film Camera, Cooking

Busung Ko is a Design Engineer at Cleveland & Co, specialising in user-centred product design, AI-native systems, and digital experience strategy. He works at the intersection of design, technology, and business operations, helping to develop innovative solutions that make advanced technology practical, accessible, and valuable for teams across the firm.

At Cleveland & Co, Busung plays a key role in designing the firm’s AI-native internal platform, working closely with lawyers, marketers, sales professionals, and operational teams to create intuitive systems that improve efficiency and decision-making. Before joining Cleveland & Co, Busung built a strong foundation in product design, developing complex digital products across a range of industries. His expertise spans user experience research, interaction design, information architecture, accessibility, visual communication, and brand-led product development.

Busung holds an MSc in Human-Computer Interaction Design from City St George’s, University of London. He has a particular interest in the evolving role of agentic AI and how emerging technologies can be integrated into organisations in ways that enhance productivity, collaboration, and user experience while remaining human-centred and practical.

Known for his analytical mindset and structured approach to problem-solving, Busung takes time to fully understand complex challenges before developing solutions. This methodology enables him to design systems that are scalable, sustainable, and closely aligned with user needs and business objectives. His ability to bridge the gap between technical innovation and user adoption makes him a valuable contributor to Cleveland & Co’s continued investment in technology and operational excellence.

Outside of work, Busung enjoys travelling, film photography, and cooking, drawing inspiration from creativity, culture, and new experiences that continue to inform his approach to design and innovation.

Product Design Expertise

Over 4 years of experience delivering end-to-end UX/UI solutions across B2B SaaS, EdTech, and Healthcare sectors.

0-to-1 Product Development

Specialise in turning complex requirements into intuitive, scalable products while balancing business roadmaps and technical feasibility.

Stakeholder Alignment

Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align user needs with business goals.

Design Innovation

Actively leveraging agentic AI to automate workflows and bridge the design-to-code gap.

  • Branding
  • Client communications
  • Competitive analysis
  • Conducting Interviews
  • Product Design
  • UX/UI Design
  • Design Systems
  • UX Research
  • Information Architecture

Qualifications & Courses

  • MSc in Human-Computer Interaction Design, City St. George’s, University of London (Nov 2025)
  • Certificate of Completion: Product Management Bootcamp, Code States (Jun 2022)
  • BA in Visual Communication Design, Sungkyunkwan University (Feb 2023)