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Greater Boston Area

• Served as design lead on iRobot flagship products such as Roomba Combo 10 Max and Roomba Combo j9+..etc. Including the accessory ecosystem and multi-functional dock design.
• Created the current and next-generation brand's design language and developed CMF (color, material, and finish) for all projects.
• Collaborated with cross-discipline teams for end-to-end product development from concepts to prototyping to product launch.
• Proficiently mentored design interns and junior designers, guided them through key projects, and fostered their professional growth.

Greater Boston Area

• Led design efforts for iRobot core tier products, including the Roomba Combo and Roomba 69x Series.
• Collaborated with the UIUX, Design Research, Consumer Insights, Product Management, and Mechanical Engineering teams to craft the physical user experience and develop user-centric designs.
• Utilized 3D CAD Software such as Solidworks and Keyshot to create various concepts for design evaluation and multi-stage build develop & release.
• Communicated with vendors and CMs to ensure the delivery of design objectives and maintain high-standard production quality.

Greater New York City Area

• Worked with managers and clients to determine the design requirements for different design projects. Research who will use the particular product and the various ways it might be used.
• Defined problems, brainstormed ideas, created UI/UX drawings, and designed digital models by using CAD software that visually depicts design ideas.
• Worked collaboratively with engineers and manufacturers to examine materials and production costs to determine the manufacturing requirements for industrial design projects.
• Presented final designs to managers for evaluation. Developed and delivered design work presentations to clients for approval.

Milwaukee, WI

• Researched, designed, and problem-solving for the design lab. Investigated different topics relating to the museum, as well as design experiences around topics.
• Learned and used tools in the design lab, such as laser cutters, CNC sample cutters, heat sealers, and vacuum formers for designing different projects. Be responsible for a part of the visualization tasks, such as.
• Worked with the public, youth, and families to show them how to design projects in an open design lab. Experiment by making my own projects and experiences and testing them with the public.

Syracuse, NY

• Answered questions at the Plot Lab front desk for design undergraduate students. Guided them through the print process, provided detailed critique, and promoted positive team dynamics.
• Recorded information, collected and organized documents, schedules, and reports for the manager. Assist design students in organizing their files. Provided access for them to print.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Collaborative Design

Study Abroad, Industrial Design

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Industrial And Product Design