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Summary

Experience & Expertise

Dynamic and results-oriented Industrial Designer with over 15 years of experience in industrial design and mold CAD/CAM. My career began in mold manufacturing, which sparked a deep interest in product design, leading to a successful transition into industrial design. I excel in balancing product and market specifications, creating user scenarios, and integrating design elements. I thrive in hands-on work environments and have worked on diverse projects across multiple industries, maximizing my expertise and adaptability.

Freelance Designer

Freelance | Mar 2019 - Present | Remote

  • Industrial Design of Sheet Mantel: Defined the series design language and strategy for various projects.

  • User Experience Research and Design Proposals: Conducted front-end user experience research and developed design proposals tailored to client needs.

  • Client Collaboration: Worked closely with US-based companies and Taiwanese manufacturers, including YAMAHA, TAKIZAWA, INNOVA, and Logitech.

  • Prototype Development: Specialized in pre-research development and prototype sampling to meet client specifications.

  • Product Animation Rendering: Delivered high-quality product animations and renderings for various projects.

Tron Future Tech

Principal Industrial Designer | May 2023 - Present | On-site

  • Onsite Supplier Visits: Conducted regular visits to suppliers to ensure that parts meet the quality standards set by the Industrial Design (ID) team.

  • Quality Assessment: Reviewed parts and fully assembled devices for cosmetic quality, build quality, fit and finish, and step and gap.

  • Design Leadership: Working closely with the ME team based in Taipei, Taiwan.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver high-quality products.

  • Vendors management: Managed and strengthened relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality production and timely delivery of components.

Ubiquiti Inc.

Industrial Designer | Jun 2022 - Jan 2023 | On-site

  • User Experience Optimization: Designed market-driven products that improved user satisfaction and market performance.

  • Integration of Technology and Design: Collaborated closely with engineering teams, ensuring the feasibility and innovation of designs.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Senior Industrial Designer | Dec 2019 - Jun 2022 | On-site

  • Mobile Device and Accessory Design: Designed user-centric and manufacturable mobile devices and accessories.

  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure design solutions could be smoothly produced and assembled.

  • User Experience Optimization: Enhanced product user satisfaction and market performance by profoundly understanding user needs.

  • ​CMF: Conducted in-depth research on CMF (Color, Material, and Finish), focusing on film stacking effects and craftsmanship techniques.

WUEI CHIUEN INDUSTRY CO, Ltd

Senior Product Design Engineer | Dec 2019 - Jun 2022 | On-site

  • Mold Design and Modification: Led and participated in multiple mold design projects, ensuring they met project requirements and technical specifications.

  • Project Research and Design Proposals: Conducted detailed project research and wrote design proposals, transforming client needs into specific design goals.

  • Production Process Negotiation and Optimization: Negotiated with production teams and suppliers to select and optimize production processes, ensuring smooth implementation of design solutions.

  • On-site Evaluation and Improvement: Regularly visited production facilities to evaluate processes, suggest improvements, and enhance production efficiency and product usability.

  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Proficient in using CAD software for concept design and reverse engineering scanning, providing technical support for subsequent industrial design work.

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