As an interdisciplinary product designer and researcher, I leverage cutting-edge technologies to real-life scenarios in a human-centered and environmentally sustainable manner. Through creative thinking and keen empathy, I aim to solve real, yet often overlooked, high-impact problems for people in our society.I have been recognized in various design categories, winning prestigious awards such as the UK National Winner of the James Dyson Award, the D&AD Future Impact Pencil Winner, and the Royal Society of Arts Student Design Award. My design works have been featured by The Times, Sky TV and Dezeen. As a team player with an entrepreneurship spirit, I advanced to the finals of the London Mayor's Entrepreneur Competition and Venture Catalyst Challenge.
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Co-FounderViwipeUnited Kingdom -
Product DesignerUcl Computer Science Aug 2024 - PresentEuston, England, United Kingdom -
Product DesignerUcl Computer Science Aug 2023 - Aug 2024LondonDeveloped contact-free, container-free liquid handling devices using acoustic levitation technology,employing various design methods and extensive prototyping. Showcased at the ConsumerElectronics Show and other trade shows, involving significant travel and industry engagement.Designed a website and two software interfaces, conducting user testing with individuals unfamiliarwith the field to refine UX/UI and branding to improve customer engagement across industries.Supported lab research through extensive experimentation, including data collection, analysis, andco-authoring a peer-reviewed paper in computational food fabrication. -
FellowThe Rsa (Royal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce) Aug 2020 - Present -
Start-Up Founder Viwipe (A24 Cohort)Bethnal Green Ventures Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 -
Co-FounderPleural Jul 2022 - Jan 2024Innovations for those with chronic respiratory conditions. Our first product is a smart airway clearance device for the 3.9 million people living with excess mucus in the UK.The finalists in Health Track at Imperial Enterprise Competition and Mayor's Entrepreneur Competition. -
Executive Education FacilitatorRoyal College Of Art Jul 2023 - Sep 2023London, England, United KingdomAs an Executive Education Facilitator at the Royal College of Art, I played a key role in delivering and supporting masterclasses tailored for executives from leading global companies. These courses covered a range of topics, including Global Innovation, Creative Leadership, Design Thinking, Inclusive Design, Service Design, and Digital Transformation.I was responsible for guiding workshops, leading user research and brainstorming sessions, and supporting journey mapping exercises. My role involved sharing insights from my design education and professional experience and helping executives apply creative and innovative approaches to their work.This experience has strengthened my ability to teach creativity and innovation, as I consistently provided participants with the tools and frameworks needed to foster innovative thinking and problem-solving within their organizations. -
Teaching AssistantDyson School Of Design Engineering Sep 2022 - Jul 2023英国 英格兰 倫敦I was appointed as a Teaching Assistant for the Design Engineering course at the Dyson School of Engineering, Imperial College London. In this role, I am responsible for reviewing and grading placement reports. My duties include assessing the structure and content of the reports, ensuring they meet the required criteria, and providing detailed feedback and scores. Additionally, I create feedback guidelines to help students improve their work. -
Winner Ac Continuour Ux Design PlacementWestminster City Council Apr 2022 - Sep 2022Collaborated with design strategy lead and digital team on the Smart Mosaic project, enhancingpublic engagement platforms as part of the IMPACT2022 winning group.Conducted 10+ interviews, facilitated workshops, and led street testing sessions, gathering andapplying citizen and expert feedback to refine design strategies.Designed and presented digital strategies to strengthen community-council interactions, receivingcabinet support for future implementation. -
Brand Researcher And Strategist (Freelance)Narrative Studio Apr 2021 - Jun 2021• Studied holistic wellness brands and lifestyle landscape of target users and analyzed trends and market gaps• Developed brand context and summarized and translated social media insights, reports, and news.• Designed key personas and user profiles for a Chinese mother-personal care brand.• Mapped and observed brand competitors, products, and design languages.• Generated design opportunities and potential concepts. -
Industrial DesignerVivo Apr 2020 - Sep 2020DongguanResearched and conducted consumer profiling and emerging smartphone technologies, developing30+ design concepts for the IQOO phone series, with one selected for production.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers, to testprototypes and refine designs, ensuring technical requirements and production capabilities.Supported the research team by integrating human-centered design methods, providing key insightsthat enhanced the usability and appeal of the final products. -
Product DesignerAmbrita Shahani (Hermès) Feb 2020 - Apr 2020London, England, United Kingdom• Explored traditional craftsmanship in underdeveloped regions and transform them into seven fashion product concepts.• Visualised product concepts and communicate clearly with the Hermès team through hand drawing, graphic design and 3D modelling.• Provided the support and innovation of three-dimensional manufacturing technology, and completed the innovation of bags, jewellery boxes, furniture and watches.
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Material Designer & ResearcherChris Lefteri Design Sep 2019 - Feb 2020London, United KingdomAnalysed CleanTech and sustainable materials trends, distilling insights into concise weekly reports. Published 3 reports on WGSN covering sustainable colour trends, the future of plastics, and luxury material innovations.Developed 30+ material-based HCI concepts for clients in automotive, electronics, and medical sectors. Engaged with international manufacturers and suppliers to source cutting-edge materials.Planned a design strategy workshop for 3M clients in Singapore, offering insights and strategies on incorporating new materials and NetZero solutions. -
Mayors’ Entrepreneur Competition 2019 InternsMayor'S Fund For London Oct 2018 - Feb 2019LondonI operated social media accounts and produced content for advertising. Also, I finished some graphic design for the official website.
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First Class Honour
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Yihan Dong attended Imperial College London, Royal College Of Art, Central Saint Martins, University Of The Arts London.
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