Professional Experience

Dell Technologies – Taipei, Taiwan

Industrial Designer (Contract)

Apr 2022 – Oct 2023

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate design briefs into clear visual concepts aligned with product strategy.
Supported design story development through sketches, mockups, and compelling visual presentations.
Assisted in early-stage ideation and refinement of design intent across consumer hardware projects.
Produced high-quality CAD models and KeyShot renderings to support internal reviews and stakeholder alignment.
Contributed to CMF exploration and trend research to inform design language and product identity.

Tactile Inc. – Boston, MA

Industrial Designer

Jan 2019 – Feb 2021

Collaborated with clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, Waterpik, Sythe Robotics, and SharkNinja to develop innovative, user-centric product solutions.
Took concepts from sketch to refined CAD models, developing tactile and aesthetic form languages that resonated with brand values.
Contributed to award-winning design programs through seamless integration of storytelling, form refinement, and usability testing.
Contributed to CMF development, including color and finish studies, material sample selection, and vendor coordination for production-ready appearance.

Garmin International – Olathe, KS

Industrial Designer

Sep 2015 – Jan 2019

Designed consumer products for fitness, outdoor, and marine markets, focusing on rugged handhelds and wearables.
Drove early concept development, including ideation, storyboarding, and CMF strategy aligned with brand and user needs.
Managed end-to-end design, delivering production-ready CAD and ensuring design intent across prototyping, DFM, and cross-functional reviews.

V.L Screen Printing – Seattle, Washington

Graphic Designer & Screen Printer

Mar 2012 – Aug 2015

Collaborated with independent and local businesses in the screen printing industry to deliver custom design solutions.
Prepared and optimized logo files and artwork for production, ensuring print-ready accuracy.
Managed color separations, file formatting, and artwork adjustments to achieve high-quality print results.
Supported client projects from initial design through final production, meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Vinatronics – Seattle, Washington

Graphic Designer & Screen Printer

Jan 2007 – Feb 2012

Designed and prepared visually appealing graphics layouts and logo designs tailored for screen printing applications.
Utilized industry-standard software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW) to produce production-ready artwork.
Ensured accuracy in design setup for screen printing, including proper sizing, formatting, and color management.
Delivered high-quality designs that consistently met or exceeded client expectations and project requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Design, Industrial Design
University of Washington – Seattle, WA | 2012 – 2015

Associates of Science, Visual Communications Design
Highline College – Des Moines, WA | 2009 – 2012

Tools & Software

Core Competencies