Sandy Hong

Oversaw and maintained metal shop equipment to ensure safety and efficiency, troubleshooting technical issues and designing custom organizational systems that enhanced workflow, spatial usability, and the overall user experience within the fabrication environment.

• Assisted professors across Pre-College, Adult Extension, and Youth/Teen programs in Industrial Design, Drawing, and Art History courses, guiding students through design thinking and creative problem-solving processes.
• Supported studio instruction, demonstrations, and critiques focused on form development, visual communication, and material exploration.
• Provided constructive feedback on research and design projects to strengthen concept development, craftsmanship, and presentation.
• Helped organize critiques, prepare teaching materials, and maintain an inclusive, well-equipped studio environment that encouraged experimentation and design growth.