About
Hello! I'm an industrial designer from Atlanta, GA. I have professional experience in digital fabrication, rapid prototyping, design mentorship, and CMF design. As a designer I'm always looking to create new dialogues around our object culture and pursue interdisciplinary approaches to design solutions. Feel free to reach out anytime!
Education
2017 — 2021
BS Industrial Design at Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
- Graduated with Highest Honors
- Exchange semester at the Division Of Industrial Design, National University Of Singapore
- Member of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
2017 — 2021
BS Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies, Chinese (International Plan) at Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
- Attended Chinese Language for Business and Technology (LBAT) program at Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
- Selected as 2020 School of Modern Languages Outstanding Senior, Chinese Department
- Awarded Georgia Tech International Plan Certification for completion of degree-long special program integrating overseas experiences, language proficiency, and globally-focused coursework
2016 — 2017
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
- College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List
- Fall and Spring semester Faculty Honors
2012 — 2016
Lakeside High School
Atlanta, GA
- 4.9 GPA
- Graduated with Honors and Distinction
- National AP Scholar Award
- AP Scholar with Distinction
Work Experience
2023 — Now
2022 — 2023
CMF Designer at SharkNinja
Boston, MA
- Defined CMF strategy for new and legacy Shark products in the floor care, hair care, and robot vacuum sectors.
- Coordinated with cross-functional Industrial Design, Product Development and Engineering teams to deliver programs on rapid 9-month production cycle
- Developed and refined new colors, ensuring color matching across multiple materials and finishes
- Oversaw the creation of high-fidelity ID appearance models utilizing foam, CNC, and 3D printed processes
- Worked with international manufacturers in China, HK, and Vietnam to produce molded and finished plastic parts adhering to cosmetic quality standards
- Created and maintained ID/CMF specification documents for 120+ SKUs covering US, Canada, UK, EU, ME, and Asian markets
- Organized and curated CMF reference library of color chips, unit samples, and reference materials
- Performed market research on color, technology, and lifestyle trends to synthesize design forecasts
2021 — 2021
Permaculture Designer at Fern Hill
Cottage Grove, OR
- Engaged in permaculture garden design and sustainability education
- Performed on-site construction work in hempcrete structure building, earthen flooring, and metal roofing
2020 — 2020
Teaching Assistant at GT Pre-Industrial Design Summer Camp
Atlanta, GA
- Planned and directed program of activities targeted towards junior and senior level high school students interested in industrial design
- Developed pioneering online camp curriculum as reaction to cancellation of in-person program due to COVID-19 restrictions by utilizing emergent digital communication tools to simulate studio environments
- Delivered lectures on user research, design process, portfolio review, and design thinking
2019 — 2020
Shop Technician at Georgia Tech Digital Fabrication Lab
Atlanta, GA
- Assisted in fabrication for projects involving large-scale digital manufacturing and machining (CNC, waterjet, SLA 3D printing, sheet metal forming)
- Performed administrative, safety, and maintenance tasks for daily operation of fabrication lab
2019 — 2020
Senior Producer at Building Memories Podcast
Atlanta, GA
- Produced an urban design podcast presenting the stories of Atlanta's notable buildings as an oral history from community voices
- Conducted both one-on-one and group interviews
- Operated A/V equipment for studio recording sessions
- Storyboarded, edited, and mixed final episode audio
2016 — 2019
Graphic Designer at Leader Precision Drive Co. Ltd
Atlanta, GA / Suzhou, CN
- Designed layout and media of annual product catalog
- Drafted and edited Chinese press releases for English publication
2015 — 2015
Engineering Intern at DBS Manufacturing
Atlanta, GA
- Updated engineering drawings and digitized ODM archives
Awards
2023
Peter Berry Scholarship from Harvard University, Office for the Arts
2021
Porsche Cycling: Century E-Bike and Lifestyle center
2021
Kawneer Industrial Design Scholarship
Scholarship awarded by industry partners in recognition of excellence in undergraduate design
2019
Outstanding Senior Award from GT School of Modern Languages
Faculty honors in recognition of student efforts towards Chinese studies
2018
Campoamor Scholarship
Funding from the Joseph A. Campoamor trust for international studies
2017
Stubbins Gallery Featured Project
2016
Zell Miller Scholarship
Certifications
2023
Solidworks Essentials from TriMech
2019
Ableton Live Level I from NUS
Volunteering
2023 — Now
Deskie at Artisan's Asylum
Boston, MA
- Receive incoming visitors and members to A2, a nonprofit makerspace for Boston/Cambridge residents
2019 — 2021
GT Starter Bikes
Atlanta, GA
- Provided campus community with bicycle maintenance and repair free of charge
- Restored vintage bicycle frames to usable condition
2018 — 2020
Georgia Tech KNIT Mentorship Program
Atlanta, GA
- Mentor for School of Design and School of Modern Languages
- Engaged with incoming freshmen and transfer students to support their transition into a university environment
- Provided students with career education and connection with industry professionals
2016 — 2017
Chew Crew
Athens, GA
- Worked student and goat team members to clear invasive species from old-growth forests in Athens, GA
- Surveyed native plant distribution and forest ecology
2013 — 2017
MedShare
Atlanta, GA
- Packaged surplus medical supplies to be distributed for humanitarian aid
2014 — 2016
Lakeside Theater Company
Atlanta, GA
- Set Designer, Props Manager, and Head of Construction
- Custom prop fabrication for plays and musicals
- Crew member in regional One Act Play competition winning production(s)
- Planned production of shows (creative direction, budget, schedule, crew coordination, safety training, etc.) alongside directors
Contact
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