Huwan Peng

Industrial & Product Designer
San Francisco, US.

About

Highly accomplished Industrial Designer with a Master's in Advanced Product Design and over 5 years of experience driving innovative product development from concept to launch. Proven ability to translate complex user needs into elegant, functional, and manufacturable designs, enhancing user experience and market appeal for leading brands in consumer electronics and automotive sectors. Adept at leveraging design thinking, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions.

Work

xBloom
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Design

San Francisco, CA, US

Summary

Led the industrial design and development of innovative consumer electronics, driving product vision from concept to market and enhancing user experience.

Highlights

Directed the industrial design of next-generation smart home appliances, achieving a 15% improvement in user ergonomics and a 20% reduction in assembly time through DFM optimization.

Spearheaded user research initiatives, translating insights from 50+ user interviews into actionable design improvements that increased product satisfaction by 10%.

Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering and marketing teams to ensure design intent was maintained from concept through mass production, contributing to successful product launches.

Developed and maintained comprehensive design language systems, ensuring brand consistency across new product lines and accessories.

Managed external vendor relationships for prototyping and manufacturing, reducing lead times by 10% and ensuring high-fidelity mock-ups for executive reviews.

Opal Camera
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Industrial Designer, Contract

San Francisco, CA, US

Summary

Provided specialized industrial design expertise for a high-performance camera system, focusing on aesthetic refinement and functional integration.

Highlights

Executed design iterations for critical camera components, enhancing product aesthetics and user interaction, which contributed to a successful product unveiling.

Developed detailed 3D CAD models and rendered visualizations for investor presentations, securing positive feedback for future product lines.

Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team to integrate industrial design with optical and electrical engineering constraints, ensuring manufacturability within tight deadlines.

Swift Creatives
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Industrial Designer

Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark

Summary

Contributed to diverse product design projects for various clients, from concept generation to detailed design development.

Highlights

Generated innovative product concepts and rendered high-fidelity visualizations for 3+ client projects, directly influencing design direction and client satisfaction.

Conducted comprehensive market research and trend analysis to inform design strategies, resulting in a 10% increase in design proposal acceptance rates.

Developed detailed technical specifications and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) proposals, ensuring design intent was accurately translated for manufacturing partners.

Participated in client workshops and presentations, effectively communicating design rationale and securing buy-in for proposed solutions.

Designworks, a BMW Group Company
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Design Intern

Newbury Park, CA, US

Summary

Supported senior designers in automotive and mobility concept development, contributing to early-stage design exploration.

Highlights

Assisted in the development of future mobility concepts, producing sketches, 3D models, and renderings for internal design reviews.

Conducted research on emerging automotive trends and user behaviors, providing valuable insights that shaped preliminary design directions.

Prepared design presentations and physical mock-ups, contributing to effective communication of design proposals to project stakeholders.

TEAMS
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Design Intern

Chicago, IL, US

Summary

Contributed to consumer product design projects within a global design consultancy, focusing on user research and prototyping.

Highlights

Supported multiple product design projects through user research, ideation, and rapid prototyping, accelerating design cycles by 5%.

Developed physical and digital prototypes to test usability and validate design concepts, informing iterative design improvements.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into tangible design solutions for clients.

Education

Umeå Institute of Design
Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Master's degree

Advanced Product Design

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ, United States of America

Exchange

Industrial Design

Skills

Design Software

SolidWorks, Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Sketch.

Design Principles

User-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Ergonomics, Aesthetics, CMF (Color, Material, Finish).

Prototyping & Testing

Rapid Prototyping, 3D Printing, Model Making, Usability Testing, Concept Validation.

Manufacturing & Production

DFM (Design for Manufacturability), Supplier Management, Production Oversight, Quality Assurance.

Research & Strategy

User Research, Market Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Concept Development, Design Strategy.

Soft Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Innovation, Client Communication.