Blueprint Beyond

From her first project critique at Hongik to her breakthrough design at Volt Motors, this chapter illuminates Jiwoo's design philosophy and how her experiences shaped her as a designer.

This chapter highlights Jiwoo's struggles with her introverted nature and her attempts to improve her networking skills. It also chronicles her decision to learn Italian cooking, realizing that exploring other cultures widens her perspective.

A look at Jiwoo's visits to her hometown Busan. Moments of nostalgia, family catch-ups, and her touch with the memories of her upbringing.

Jiwoo's enduring friendships with Hana, Midori, Soo, and Li Mei, amongst others, and the roles they played in her life. From being a source of professional advice to supporting her during tough times, her friends have been her pillars.

This chapter regales her two relationships with Jinsoo and Hyun and her struggle to balance her career. It also brings forward the difficulties she faced while dating Taehyung, an engineer from the same company.

This chapter covers Jiwoo's return to Seoul, her promotion and the start of her projects as a Lead Designer. This period also sees her fulfilling her long-term goal of running a marathon and rekindling her relationship.

Jiwoo's transfer to Shanghai for a special project. Her struggles including her first major project failure, the bonds formed, such as with Li Mei, and her growth as she enjoys many firsts in the new culturally rich place.

This chapter chronicles Jiwoo's time at Volt Motors in Seoul. Her relationship with Hyun, her design being approved, winning an award, coping with her breakup by focusing on work, and the recognition of her innovative design.

This chapter covers Jiwoo's internship in Tokyo at a design firm where she met Hiroshi and began to date him. She also met Midori who would prove to be a lasting friend. Eventually, Jiwoo and Hiroshi part ways and she moves back to Seoul.

This chapter covers Jiwoo's early years at Hongik University, including becoming roommates with Hana, participating in the University Art Fair, winning a design competition and meeting Jinsoo. She also grapples with her first relationship and its eventual breakup.