Recruited to design new generations of RIDGID’s cordless power tools: Jigsaw, High-temperature glue gun, and Battery+AC hybrid powered 18“ drum fan. Main tasks included participating in user research and optimizing products' aesthetics and ergonomics by ideation, illustration, CAD, and prototyping.

Recruited and instructed interns.

—Participated in making next-generation RIDGID's visual brand language.

—Created visual images and renderings of new products for the Project management presentation to Home Depot.

—Cooperated with engineers and tooling team to finalize CAD and review factory samples.

Provide industrial design services and training. Assignments included:

Thrive Consulting LLC – Participated in consultancy for Clorox Co. Main tasks included designing new products for Spectracide Bugstop.

—Retail Amazon Seller: Provided graphic design and photographs for store listings.

—Tutor Services: Trained high school students in 3D design and assisted with the development of portfolios.

Recruited to design the new generations of Omni 360 and Adapt. Main tasks included defining the product, searching materials, and improving UX by optimizing the technology, prototyping, pattern making, and introducing samples to factories. Researched trends and developed hardware.

—Solved some of the toughest challenges for the new generations of Ergobaby’s Omni 360 and Adapt. Created designs that improved the usability of these products and researched materials to give products better breathability and comfort.

—Implemented sketch review to improve visual communication before pattern making and prototypes. This helped decision making and organized the ideation process.

—Built the product that serves as the benchmark for factories to make samples for Ergobaby.

—Improved the UX baby carrier by collaborating with Woojin Plastic, an Ergobaby supplier, to redesign the buckle.

Managed product design for an entire line of travel backpacks for the launch of the Kneet brand. Daily tasks included product ideation sketches, illustrating the concepts, and crafting prototypes. Designed wellness products for Safrlife.

—As the sole soft goods designer on the team, created a design that built the entire travel bag line. Worked closely with the company president to define the brand and its product categories.

—Supported growth of the parent company and its numerous sub-brands as a soft goods and hard goods designer.