Work
Founder/Independent Crafting Business

Sudden C Design • March 2015 - May 2018

  • stablished and operate an independent crafting business specializing in commissioned works.

  • Expertise in crafting handmade silver jewelry, leather goods, and custom furniture.

  • Passionate about experimenting with various materials and pushing creative boundaries.

  • Collaborate closely with clients to bring their visions to life through personalized creations.

Product Designer and Developer

Tayco • January 2015 - February 2016

  • Designed and developed the furniture system "Scene" for Tayco.

  • Managed overseas suppliers and logistics of system components.

  • Created education materials and conducted training for internal departments, external dealers, and sales representatives.

  • Successfully launched and presented the product line at NeoCon 2015.

  • Gained comprehensive understanding of user needs throughout design and manufacturing processes.

  • Facilitated collaboration between product development, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams for seamless project execution.

Product Engineering Specialist

Tayco • September 2014 - December 2014

Space Planner

Tayco • April 2013 - September 2014

Co-Design Health Workshop Facilitator

St. Michael's Hospital • January 2018 - March 2018

  • Organized and facilitated co-design workshops to promote design thinking in healthcare.

  • Collaborated with diverse healthcare stakeholders to address industry challenges.

  • Utilized design thinking methodologies to inspire innovation and problem-solving.

  • Encouraged cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.

  • Created a safe and inclusive environment for stakeholders to share perspectives.

  • Aimed to drive positive change and develop patient-centered solutions in healthcare.

Furniture Designer

Credible Upholstery • January 2010 - December 2012

Design Researcher

Hong Kong Polytechnic University • January 2009 - January 2010

Product Designer

Indigo Living (Hong Kong) • April 2008 - December 2008

Assistant Designer

Belt Collins International (Hong Kong) • April 2007 - March 2008

Education

OCAD University

MDes degree • Design in Health / 2018 - 2020, 2022-2023

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HDip • Product Innovation and Technologies / 2005 - 2007

Central Saint Martins

Product Design, Spatial Design / 2004

Volunteer

Silver Award • Salon International des Inventions Geneva, 2009

New Designer • Nottingham Trent, 2007

Best of Show • Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2007

York University

BFA degree • Visual Arts / 1999 - 2003

Design Researcher (Student Placement)
University Health Network • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Conducted research on personal protective equipment (PPE) in isolation units.

  • Interviewed stakeholders to develop comprehensive flowcharts for donning and doffing processes.

  • Built prototypes and executed usability tests, gathering feedback for iterative improvements.

  • Conducted site observations and interviews to develop design strategies.

  • Contributed to establishing isolation protocols for COVID-19 based on study findings.

curriculum vitae

Awards

Co-design Health Workshop Facilitator at St. Michael’s Hospital

Languages

Proficient in English and Cantonese

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