Designer Skill Set

Sketch: Feature Callouts

Communicative Sketching

Proficient in rapid conceptualizing through both analog and digital sketching in both 2D orthographic and 3D perspective views.

 
Model: SolidWorks Custom Bicycle Chainring

SolidWorks / Rhino / AutoCAD

Flexible and proficient in CAD modeling. I am familiar with both direct (conventional) and parametric modeling. I am able to pick up new software with ease.

 
User Research: Pandemic Breakfasts

Human-Centered Research

Familiar with a variety of research methodologies. Able to conduct interviews, create user journey maps, uncover pain points, and identify design opportunities.

 
Composites: Carbon Fiber Layup

Physical Prototyping

Familiar with many techniques with many materials – woods, metals, plastics, composites, and more. Detail-oriented and a craftsman at heart.

 
Project: Brand Language Study

Keyshot Rendering

Hero frames, detail shots, exploded views, in-context renders via Keyshot.

 
Section View: Bike Parts Pizza Cutter

Technically-Inclined

Intuitive with mechanical systems and forces; possess a wide variety of technical knowledge from broad (e.g. material properties, manufacturing processes, etc.) to narrow (e.g. bearing selection, SolidWorks load simulation, etc.).

 
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Multilingual: Chinese/Mandarin

Fluent in Chinese and experienced in communicating with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to realize designs.