🕳️Summary
Throughout my 6-year journey as a product designer and researcher, I have refined my skills in design thinking, teamwork, and research. My design portfolio, which can be viewed on my website, includes a variety of products such as furniture, industrial goods, and wearable devices (including backpacks, neck braces, and therapeutic wearables). My work combines aesthetics and functionality to closely align with market demands and enhance user experience.
My expertise lies in product appearance design and innovative iteration of products. During the design process, I excel at conducting early-stage market analysis and research. I also integrate the needs of users, products, and long-term strategic goals to create innovative designs that address both functionality and appearance.
I am excited to connect with like-minded professionals in the industry and explore potential opportunities for collaboration. I am particularly interested in further developing my expertise in the design of home products and wearable devices. Whether through volunteer work, internships, or other partnerships, I am eager to contribute to creating impactful, innovative solutions that resonate with users and the market alike.
🕳️Contact
Email: yuqinggao.work@gmail.com
yuqinggao.research@gmail.com
🕳️Education
Key Courses: Design Innovation: Models and Life Cycle; Collaboration and Interdisciplinary; Sites and Situations: Spatial Feelings; Synthetic Encounters: Shapeshifting the Digital
Taiyuan University Of Technology China, Sep 2020 - Jun 2023MA. Product Design and Crafts_
GPA:3.84/4.0
Relevant Courses: Critical Thinking for Academic; Design Methodology; Ceramic Design and Making; Principle of Art; 3D-Design and Manufacture of Lacquer
Hebei University of Science and Technology China, Sep 2016 - Jun 2020
BA. Product Design_
GPA:3.55/4.0
Relevant Courses: Product Modelling Technology; Man-Machine Engineering; Product System Design; Psychology Design; Product Design Method; Furniture Design
🕳️Awards
2024 "Back to the White Cliffs" and "Lost Realm” films - Participated in the Hebei International Industrial Design Festival & Asia Design Festival
2022 "No Vision" lacquer painting - Finalist Award, 5th Shanxi Province Lacquer Painting Exhibition & Finalist Award, 18th Shanxi Design Award
2021 "Backpack with Single-handed Accessibility" product design - Bronze Award, Second Singapore Art Design Contest & Bronze Award, Hong Kong Contemporary Design Awards
2021 "Skateboard Seat" product design - Finalist Award, Information Contemporary Youth Art Design Competition
2020 "Backpack with Single-handed Accessibility" product design - Third Prize, China Universities Industrial Design Competition (Hebei Division)
2019 "Tea-leaf Flower Pot" product design - Finalist Award, "Dragon Star" Global College Students Green Design Contest
2018 University-wide Outstanding Student Scholarship (Second Class)