Alin Yang
Designer.Type: Designer
Timeline: 1998. Aug - Present
Material: human
Something about her
Alin Yang is an Industrial Designer with three years of professional experience in related fields. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Before that, she graduated from Shih Chien University in Taipei, Taiwan, ranking first in Industrial Product Design, and worked in a start-up company for approximately three years.
Alin focuses on strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective team collaboration while paying great attention to people's needs. With a background in product development and crowdfunding initiatives, she gained experience in all phases of product design, from conceptualization to prototype construction, and finally mass production.
She is a person with an outgoing personality, passion, and insatiable curiosity. In her leisure time, she enjoys indulging her creative side through crafts, exploring new destinations through travel, and, lately, honing her culinary skills.
Design Skills
Project Management, Team Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Design Strategy, User Research,
Human Factors, Design Visualization, Rapid Prototyping, Storytelling.
Software Skills
Rhino, Autodesk Alias, PTC Creo Parametric, Blender, Keyshot, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Figma, G suite, Microsoft Office Suite.
The Process
Alin Yang’s Resume:
EDUCATION
HONORS and AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
JUN. 2024 – AUG. 2024
● Focused on concept ideation (sketching, brainstorming), 3D modeling, rendering, and branding.
● Constructed working prototypes in cooperation with the engineers.
● Raised over NT$ 1,000,000 within the first week of the crowdfunding campaign.
● Coordinated the metal processing plant, the plastic injection molding plant, the chip manufacturing plant, and the EasyCard authority.
● Produced and delivered 6,000 coins with the EasyCard function to the consumers on time.
● Promoted the product through social media advertisement.
● Attracted 1,156 backers and earned USD 81,820.
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
● Refined sales of presentation of the self-bag-drop kiosk layout.
● Visualized kiosk workflow and clarified each operation's information for the clients.
● Improved customer's website by demonstrating the features of the product, the buying tips.
● Constructed an official website with QDM (an e-commerce platform)and adjusted its layout
through the CSS editor.
● Produced 3D models with Creo Parametric.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
● Guided students in practical exercises using design software, providing assistance.
● Liaised closely with student groups and faculty to achieve optimal exhibition outcomes.
● Implemented exhibition procedures and regulations in response to the pandemic.
● Product Design (III) and (IV)
● Integrated Product Design(I) and (II)
● Designed exhibition spaces and layouts, optimizing flow and accessibility.
● Created signage and wayfinding materials to guide visitors.
● Created mockups and 3D models through Adobe XD and AutoDesk Alias.
● Conducted on-site inspections of project development.
● Conceptualized process by proposing innovative ideas and solutions.
● Created visual representations through 3D models of conceptual designs and proposals.