Heather Hyerin Im
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Hi, I’m Heather! 

Heather (Hyerin) Im is a researcher and creative technologist whose work explores how AI-mediated systems reshape human perception, understanding, and connection.





Virfie: Virtual Group Selfie station for remote togetherness, 2022-2023
- [CHI EA 2022, IntelliSys 2024]
Mistake makes Meaning (Media artwork series), 2025
- [G-Artience Grand Prize (1st Prize)]


Promptcrafter: Crafting Text-to-Image Prompt through
Mixed-Initiative Dialogue with LLM, 2023 - [ICML Workshop 2023]
Unspoken into the Spoken: Visualizing Cultural Nuances in
Intercultural Romantic Dyads through Generative AI-driven Art, 2025
- [Under review]






More works



The New Canvas of AI: Generative Systems in Visual, Performative, and Installation Arts 
Memeterview: Meme-Based Culture Elicitation Tool for Cross-Cultural User Studies
Niantic & Niantic Spatial : Mapping Human Experience through Augmented Reality
Little Dust: Smart XR for Engaging and Habitual Playtime Cleanup
Cinematic AI Effects for Nerd Connection’s Music Video “Losing Myself”
SLIGHT: Thermochromic Educational Light for Climate Change Awareness
Dead End Gallery



Generative AI Visuals for Live Performance - Musician: @Yangpa “Your Now”
Space Roastery 3023 - Seoul Cafe Show 2023
Daelim Museum
- Art in Life, Life in Art 2 -
Spring Rounds - PyR Film Festival Selection