Alin Yang
Designer.Type: Designer
Timeline: 1998. Aug - Present
Material: human
Something about her
I am an industrial designer currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). My time at a design agency and a crowdfunding consulting firm exposed me to every stage of product development—from concept ideation to mass production and final sales—giving me the holistic perspective needed to craft compelling products and execute successful launches. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging empathy, strategic insight, and creative problem-solving to deliver impactful results.
By translating user research and market insights into thoughtful design solutions, I ensure each product resonates with its target audience. My approach balances creativity and feasibility, guiding concepts from initial sketches to final production.
Outside of work, I’m an outgoing individual driven by passion and boundless curiosity. I love exploring hands-on crafts—particularly leatherworking and metalsmithing. I also dabble in Arduino for small-scale electronic projects and have recently been honing my East Asian cooking 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
● Assisted in CMF exploration. Created mood boards and utilized 2D/3D rendering to visualize various color and material combinations for client presentations.
● Employed photorealistic 3D rendering and AI-driven tools to enhance storytelling and visualization, creating comprehensive case study pages showcasing past client work.
● Created 3D renderings and visual assets for promotional web pages to effectively showcase product features and branding.
● Collaborated with electrical and mechanical engineers to build prototypes, balancing cost constraints with aesthetic requirements.
● Facilitated vendor communications and managed quality control to ensure the final product met appearance and performance standards.
● Oversaw production and SOP quality verification, coordinating directly with multiple vendors (metal stamping, chip manufacturing, plastic injection, packaging, EasyCard authority) and logistics partners.
● Ensured on-time production and shipping schedules by aligning design requirements with client objectives and manufacturing constraints.
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.