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LEYAO HUANG

Champaign,United States

Summary

Industrial Designer

Creative and innovative, with passion for problem-solving and design aesthetics. Possesses solid understanding of design principles and CAD software, coupled with proficiency in prototyping and 3D modeling. Committed to delivering impactful designs that enhance user experience and functionality.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Student Researcher

College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois
09.2025 - Current


  • Under the supervision of Professor Sethi, I will complete an honors project to design and develop a set of rehabilitation training tools for children with hand developmental delays. Each tool will target different hand muscle groups through engaging activities, aiding in fine motor skill development and muscle training.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and enhance understanding of key concepts.

Product Designer

ONO Design Studio
06.2025 - Current
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product design solutions, conducting user research to guide design decisions and enhance product usability.
  • Proficiently utilize CAD software to create detailed sketches and 3D models for design presentations, assist in the prototyping process, and refine design concepts based on feedback and test results.
  • Team Project: Intelligent Delivery Robot



Human-centered design project designer

UIUC Design of American
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Carry out the “Part-time Information Network Design and Research on Campus” project, with the goal of helping students find better employment on campus. Adhering to the human-centered HCD) design concept, we worked with a virtual job search platform to establish an information network.
  • Through campus tours and one-on-one interviews, we gained an in-depth understanding and collected the views and experiences of more than 40 local students on part-time work. Finally, we compiled and produced a visual information report on campus part-time work, which effectively raised students' awareness of part-time job opportunities.
  • Participating in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, we collaborated with members from the fields of industrial design, engineering and social sciences to design and implement user-oriented innovative solutions, focusing on the balance between function .

Website Designer

Illinois Design Challenge
03.2024 - Current
  • Led the promotion and visual design for the three-day Industrial Design Competition (IDC), establishing a unified visual identity system for the event.
  • Independently designed posters, web pages, and social media materials, ensuring visual consistency with the brand image.
  • Utilized Figma and Adobe XD to build interactive prototypes and design systems, unifying interface styles and user touchpoint experiences to establish the IDC website for the organization.
  • Iteratively optimized promotional content and layout design to enhance participant engagement and elevate the competition's overall impact.


Director Marking & Lead Designer

Graduate Students Division of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association UIUC
09.2023 - Current
  • Focusing on innovation in content creation and strategic planning for promotional campaigns, led a team of 11 members to design and produceover 15 diverse and high-quality promotional materials. These materials spanned key communication channels, including posters, flyers, andsocial media content. Successfully contributed to enhancing CSSA's brand image and significantly increased its visibility and influence at UIUC.
  • By using unique copywriting ideas and promotional strategies, successfully attracted more than 300 spectators to participate in the CSSAValentine's Day competition, and at the same time successfully set a new record for the number of visitors to the event in the history of CSSA.
  • In-depth analysis of participants' behavior patterns and data feedback, using precise data analysis techniques to continuously optimizecampaign content, design and creative, and communication channels, ensuring that promotional activities accurately reach the target audience.
  • Actively establish in-depth cooperative relationships with multiple organizations and communities inside and outside UIUC, take on a corecoordinating role, and work with other core members to plan and implement efficient promotional plans through close cross-team collaboration and resource sharing.

Director of Graphic Design Division

Kingfisher UIUC
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for leading the visual identity development of UIUC's mascot “Kingfisher”, including poster design, creative design and development of peripheral products, and the visual identity design of “Kingfisher” in various sports activities. Ensure the consistency and innovation of the brand image, and enhance the brand's popularity and influence both on and off campus.
  • Collaborated with the VEX Robotics student organization in Illinois on a project to design a series of banners and logos, winner banners and stickers for the Cornfield Clash robotics tournament. Provided innovative design solutions based on the tournament's branding and visual needs to ensure designs that fit the tournament's atmosphere and have unique recognition.
  • Led a team of 5 designers to collaborate with the YMCA non-profit organization to create vinyl window sticker prints featuring the YMCA based on the architectural elements of the YMCA building windows. Served as lead designer, responsible for optimizing the entire design and production process to ensure efficient project progress and on-time delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design -

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
01.2024

Skills

  • Rhino
  • Solidwork
  • Keyshot
  • Blender
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Researcher

College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois
09.2025 - Current

Product Designer

ONO Design Studio
06.2025 - Current

Director of Graphic Design Division

Kingfisher UIUC
04.2024 - 05.2025

Website Designer

Illinois Design Challenge
03.2024 - Current

Human-centered design project designer

UIUC Design of American
01.2024 - 05.2025

Director Marking & Lead Designer

Graduate Students Division of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association UIUC
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Industrial Design -

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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