Assistant Professor

College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Kent State University


   

RESEARCH INQUIRY

Design Pedagogy and Education
Aesthetics in Architectural and Interior Design
Design Process and Cognition, Creativity and its linkage to Aesthetics 
Design Evaluation and Research Method

Journal Publications

2013

Cho, J. Y.(accepted in print). Process of Aesthetic Education in Design Studio: A Layperson’s Acculturation to the Architecture and Design Community. Journal of Architectural Planning and Research.

March. 2011

Yoon, S. Y. & Cho, J. Y. (2011). Emotional responses to color environments: An experimental study on young and older adults using a semi immersive virtual environment, Journal of Korean Living Science Research, 31(1), 49-58

May. 2010

Yoon, S. Y., Oh, H. J. & Cho, J. Y. (2010). Understanding Furniture Design Choices: An Empirical Approach Using a 3D Virtual Showroom. Journal of Interior Design, 33(5),33-50

May. 2009 Cho. J. Y. (2009). Pedagogical Examination of an Award-Winning Instructor’s Studio Teaching. Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal, 3(3), 387-406.
March. 2008 Cho, J. Y. (2008). A Place Where Technology and Tradition Meet, Journal of Interior Design, 33(3), 68-70.
Under Review
 
  • Cho, J. Y. & Lee, E. H. (under review). Reducing Confusions between Grounded Theory and Qualitative Content Analysis Approaches: Similarities and Differences. International Journal of Qualitative Methodology
  • Cho, J. Y. & Cho, M-H. (under review). Student Perceptions of and Performance in Online and Offline Collaboration: A Case Study in an Interior Design Studio. Interional Journal of Techology and Design Education
  • Cho, J. Y. (under review). Customization and Autonomy: Characteristics of the Ideal Design Studio Instructor in Design ducation. Architectural Research

Chapters in invited, peer-reviewed books

 
  • Cho, J. Y. & Schwarz, B. (accepted. in print). Aesthetic theory and interior design pedagogy, In Jo Ann Thompson and Nancy Blossom (Eds.) Handbook of Interior Design. John Wiliey & Sons.
   
Grant Award
June-Aug. 2011  A Study of the Impact of Spatial Ability on Design Creativity in Architectural Design, Research and Sponsored program, Research and Creative Activity Summer Appointement, PI. $ 6,500, University Research Council, Kent State University
Mar. 2007  MU Interdisciplinary Center On Aging Research Enrichment & Dissemination (READ) Awards: Understanding the meaning of color environments among the elderly: A virtual environment exploratory study. Yoon So-Yeon, James Laffey, Schwarz, B., Tofle, R., Myra Aud, Ji Young Cho $ 8,000
Peer Reviewed Full-Length Conference Paper Publications

Mar. 2012

Cho, J. Y. (2012). An Exploratory Study of the Relationships Among Spatial Ability, Creativity, and Studio Performance, the 17th International Conference the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), Proceeding ofCAADRIA, Chenni, India

Mar. 2011

Cho, J. Y. (2011). Listening to Students' Voices: Characteristics of the Ideal Design Studio Instructor, Proceeding of IDEC, 204-207, Denver, CO, US
Mar. 2011 Cho, J. Y.(2011). Understanding the Process of Aesthetic Education in Design Studios: Toward a New Framework for the Pedagogy of Aesthetics, Proceeding of IDEC, 208-211, Denver, CO, USA
Sep. 2010 Cho, J. Y. & Yoon, S. Y. (2010). Aesthetics by Laypersons and Designers: Understanding Different Views on Public Building Designs using Virtual Reality Technology, Design Communication Association, MO, USA
Mar. 2010   Cho, J. Y., Yoon, S. Y, & Nam, K. S. (2010). An Analysis on Topics of Sustainability in Recent Three Years: Reviewing Trend Changes from Research Publications, 2010 IDEC, 328-333, Atlanta,GA, USA
Mar. 2009 Yoon, S. Y. & Cho. J. Y. (2009). Understanding the Furniture Decision Making Process and Design Preference Using Web-Based VR Technology, IDEC, St. Louis, MO, USA

Mar. 2009 

Yoon, S. Y., Tofle, R. B., Schwarz, B., Danielle, O., & Cho. J. Y. (2009). Understanding the Meaning of Color Environments: A Virtual Environment Exploratory Study, IDEC, St. Louis, MO, USA

Sep. 2007          

Cho. J. Y., & Yoon, S. Y. (2007). Students’ interaction with different media in architectural studio: Learning from students’ perspectives. Journal of Design Communication Association, Indiana, IN, USA

Nov. 2006         

Park, J. A., Kim, Y. S., & Cho, J. Y. (2006). Visual Reaoning as a Critical Attribute in Design Creativity, Proceeding of International Design Research Symposium, Korea

Jul. 2006          

Kim, Y. S.,. Cho, J. Y, and Park, J. A. (2006).  Visual Reasoning and Design, Visuo-Spatial Design Workshop in Design Computing and Cognition Conference. Eindhoven, Netherlands

   

Peer Reviewed Conference Poster

May.2009               

Cho. J. Y. (2009). Aesthetics, Design Education, and Pedagogy: A Case Study of an Architectural Design Studio, EDRA 40, Kansas City, MO, USA

May. 2009

Yoon, S. Y., Tofle, R. B., Schwarz, B., Cho. J. Y. & Danielle, O. (2009). Revisiting Kobayashi's Theory for Color Environments Using Computer Simulation: Cultural Difference vs. Universality, EDRA 40, Kansas City, MO, USA

Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations

May. 2009

Cho. J. Y. (2009). The Role of Philosophical Aesthetics for Understanding Aesthetics in Architecture, EDRA 40, Kansas City, MO, USA

Feb. 2009

Cho. J. Y. (2009). Pedagogical Examination of a Teaching Award Instructor’s Studio Teaching, the Third International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Berlin, Germany

Jun. 2008         

Cho. J. Y. (2008). Human Learning Theories Applied to Architectural Design Process, DCC’ 08 Doctoral Student Symposium, the 3rd Design Computing and Cognition Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States of America

Mar. 2008    Cho. J. Y. (2008). A Place Where Technology and Tradition Meet, IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council) Creative Scholarship presentation, IDEC 08, Montreal, Canada

Mar. 2008        

Cho. J. Y. (2008). A Place Where Technology and Tradition Meet, IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council) Creative Scholarship presentation, IDEC 08, Montreal, Canada

Creative Endeavor and Practice Publications

May, 2008

A Place Where Technology and Tradition Meet,” Journal of Interior Design, 33 (3), 68-70.

Sep. 2004     

Bean Pole Myeong Dong Flagship Store,” Interior World Fashion Shop & Hair Beauty

Apr. 2004         

Lexington Hotel,” Interior Design Detail Commercial & Hospital     

Apr. 2003         

Gwacheon Public Library of Information & Science,” Plus                    

Mar. 2001         

Seoul City Hall Main Conference Room”& “Naver Plaza,” Interior Architecture 1

Jul. 2001          

Naver Plaza,” Interior World Recreation & Sports Space        

Jun. 2001          

Seoul City Hall Main Conference Room” & ”KTF Customer Service Center,” Plus                      

May. 2001         

Seoul City Hall Main Conference Room” & ”KTF Customer Service Center,” Space   

Apr. 2000         

Service AcademyInterior World Education & Welfare Space        

May. 2000         

Service Academy,” Lighting & Interior                                

Nov. 1999 SK Telecom TTL ZONE,” Interiors