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About
I’m all about providing good experiences for others that I interact with, whether it be through having conversations with consumers and customers or designing to better the lives of people around me.
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Education
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BFA Industrial DesignCalifornia College of the Arts2012 - 2016Graduated with Academic Distinction
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Experience
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Graphic DesignerSan Francisco, CAJan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
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Lead Designer/IllustratorLos Gatos, CAJul 2019 - Mar 2020 (8 months)Lead innovation and design of DIY kits for preschool-aged and special needs children learning about their physical, emotional, and mental health. Determined visual direction to both the physical kits and content within the storybook instructional manuals.
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Industrial DesignerSan Mateo, CAMay 2018 - Jan 2019 (8 months)Researched and designed ideas for cases for phones and tablets, including leading design decisions for a new children’s iPad case. Organized qualitative user feedback, taking them into account for improvements on new designs of products released to market.
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Associate DesignerSan Francisco, CAJul 2017 - Jan 2018 (6 months)Designed wall decor, hanging items, and seasonal products using discussed colorways and inspiration boards. Interfaced with both Head Designer and overseas manufacturers to bring products to market through considering materials and safety.
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Freelance DesignerThe Design CollectiveSan Francisco, CAFeb 2017 - Jul 2017 (5 months)Improved communication between the studio and manufacturers through ideating furniture collections for the home. Used collaborative mood boarding and exploration sketching to execute furniture styles.
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Design ResearcherPlanter BoxSan Francisco, CAApr 2017 - Jul 2017 (3 months)Crafted the unboxing experience and marketing based on user-response surveys, interviews, and feedback from pop-up events. Provided insight on transforming an office space for redesign with new decor.
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Industrial Design InternSan Mateo, CASep 2016 - Dec 2016 (3 months)Reduced lead time for design to manufacturing by conceptualizing improved designs on phone/tablet cases with the industrial design team. Also picked up Creo Parametrics within a month to aid with design.
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Industrial Design InternSan Francisco, CAJun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)Provided graphic content for product packaging and design collateral for Chronicle’s gift product collection. Collaborated with marketing and design to create content and pitch further project ideas.
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Design InternEmeryville, CAMay 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)Created style guides that smoothed the process of working with local manufacturers on the main product line (all made from upcycled firehose!). Also maintained an upkeep of the studio space and kept track of deliveries.
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@joycekung, member since 2018