Sung Paik
Adjunct Faculty
BFA, Cooper Union (1980-1984)
MID, Pratt Institute (1984-1986)
Exploring the intersection of design, architecture, art, and emerging digital visualization technology. The convergence of analog methods and digital visualization techniques in creating immense new possibilities with impactful visuals to achieving a new level of aesthetically balanced designs that are simultaneously innovative, efficient, and practical.
Professional Experience
BFA from Cooper Union and MID at Pratt Institute, motivated Sung Paik to pursue paths as an automotive-industrial designer, illustrator, and artist. Since joining General Motors Design as a creative designer in 1986. Paik has led decades of notable designs for vehicles, products, environments, and brand experiences. From advanced concept vehicles to production cars, trucks, and SUVs. Plus, GM Motorsports, Opel Germany, GM Japan, and GM Korea. In Industrial Design; projects for NG Motorsports vision, HYDROTEC, Defense, Energy products, Corporate and Brand exhibits, New Design Center, Global brands architecture, Environment design for brands, and historic facilities. In design collaboration; with Disney Imagineers redesigning the Disney Test Track Presented by Chevrolet, Little Caesars Arena Chevrolet and the Plaza, Detroit Grand Prix, and Lockheed Martin Lunar Rover design exploration. In addition, Paik continues design mentorship with GM Education Outreach and Development since its inception. Furthermore, a solo art exhibit, “Lost Art Recaptured,” at the Saarinen Design Center Art Gallery and GM Design group exhibit, “Driving Creative” at Pratt Manhattan Gallery. Over the years, various concept illustrations and visualizations have displayed at GM global HQs, Corporate events, and published.