Heeje Yang

2017 Fellow

Heeje Yang pursued his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the USC School of Architecture. He joined MADWORKSHOP after attending an advanced topic studio regarding the problem with homelessness in Los Angeles; a studio directed by Sofia Borges and Scott Mitchell.

As a Fellow, Heeje worked on Chair Six, making it more easily operable through a study of origami folding and kinetic motion. He also prepared his 5th year thesis with an emphasis on kinetic motion through folding and unfolding algorithms. With a significant interest in design and fabrication, he also explored the intelligence of interactive design through multiple moving objects, from a pencil to a building. 

He has work experience in multiple design firms, including Michael Maltzan Architecture.