Yichun Xie
Maize Restoration And Remodeling
Boston,MA
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
1 Year 1 Month- Design residential remodeling projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, and custom cabinetry.
- Create floor plans, elevations, renderings, and construction drawings using CAD and 3D design software.
- Select materials, finishes, fixtures, and furnishings based on client needs and project requirements.
- Coordinate with homeowners, contractors, and vendors throughout the design and construction process.
- Prepare design presentations and ensure projects meet functional, aesthetic, and budget objectives.
Industrial Designer
6 Months- Furniture Design: Designed modular office cubicle furniture and cabinets, creating detailed CAD and SolidWorks drawings.
- Rendering and Visualization: Produced interior scene renderings using V-Ray to enhance design presentations.
- Collaboration and Product Management: Worked closely with interior designers, sales teams, and suppliers, managing multiple product lines effectively.
Industrial Design Intern
2 Months- AI-Driven Design: Leveraged AI technology to create innovative design solutions, providing a wide range of possibilities that were ultimately selected by clients.
- Product Design: Contributed to the sketching and modeling of intelligent urban facilities, including smart urban seating, urban bus stations, and office workspaces.
- Project Management: Managed projects of various scales, from large-scale campus planning and smart city infrastructure to smaller showroom display arrangements, collaborating closely with clients and contractors.
Graphic & Packaging Design
1 Month- Accessory Product Design: Created tote bags, mugs, brand logos, packaging, and website interfaces for international brands like Sephora, Yakult, and Skechers.
- Client Communication: Conducted market research, presented major projects to clients, and collaborated to align designs with brand culture.
- Production Coordination: Worked closely with manufacturers to ensure the successful mass production of products.
Industrial Design Intern
2 Months- Supported innovative home appliance design by conducting market research and creating 3D models in SolidWorks and KeyShot.
- Collaborated with engineering, marketing, and production teams to ensure design feasibility and brand alignment.
- Contributed to brainstorming sessions and design reviews, generating creative ideas for product innovation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human - Centered Technology Design
Skills
2D and 3D Softwares:
AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite
Rhinoceros 3D
2020 design software
Solidworks
V-ray
Keyshot
Figma
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Coreldraw
Powerpoint
CAD Software
Midjourney
Design
Prototyping
Ideation
Material and Manufacturing
Design Research
Design thinking
Sketching
Model making
Communicating
Presenting
drafting
Mobile app design
Rendering
Modeling
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Design Manager - Twilight Basketball Team UIUC
- Designed and implemented eye-catching and team-spirited basketball uniforms, contributing to a strong team identity.
Art Director-Photon Pictures Student Club, UIUC
- Costume and Set Designer
Timeline
Interior Designer
Maize Restoration And Remodeling
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Industrial Designer
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10.2024 - 04.2025Read More
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05.2023 - 06.2023Read More
Industrial Design Intern
Haier
01.2021 - 03.2021Read More
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts from Human - Centered Technology Design
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