Yuqing (Alice) Xiao
Industrial Designer
Phone:
912-844-9972
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Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Industrial Design MFA
Design Management MA
Profile
I am a passionate, creative, and self-driven industrial designer with a master's degree from SCAD. I am proficient in human-centered design processes and skills, including research, sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, user testing, etc. I excel in tackling complex challenges, maintaining self-discipline, and a positive attitude in independent work and teams. I balance design excellence and business value, enhancing user experiences while driving client business success. I have extensive project experience and have received multiple influential design awards, including MUSE, IDA, and London Design Awards. My dedication and performance are highly recognized by colleagues, faculty, and employers. My strong visualization and presentation skills allow me to establish meaningful connections with stakeholders, accelerating innovation and amplifying its impact. I believe design is a lifestyle, and I strive to create positive change in the world and realize my life values.
Awards
Software Skills
Modeling
Rhino (mainly used)
Sketchup
Grasshopper
Solidworks
Cinema 4D
Fusion 360
Blender
Rendering
Keyshot (mainly used)
Lumion
Cinema 4D
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe XD
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere
Microsoft 365
PowerPoint
Excel
Word
Coding
Arduino
Processing
Python
Online Collaboration
Figma
Miro
Canva
Slack
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Google Suite
Google Slides
Google Forms
Google Docs
Google Sheets
AIGC
Midjourney
NewArc
Vizcom
Chatgpt
Stable Diffusion
Claude
Perplexity
Suno
Design Skills
Human-centered Design Workflow
Hand Sketching (Pencil, Sharpie, Marker)
Storyboarding (Sketch/AIGC)
Digital Sketching (Procreate)
CAD Modeling/3D Modeling
Rapid Prototyping (Handmade/3D Printing)
User Test/Usability Test
Communication
Time Management
Slides Design & Public Speaking
Workshop Design/Facilitation/Hosting
Group Meetings Organizing/Hosting
User Experience Research
Handcrafts
Wood /Metal Processing
Surface Treatment
Ceramics Making
Silk Screen Printing
Copperplate Engraving
Glass Firing and Blowing
Interdisciplinary Knowledge
Design Thinking
Semiotics
Psychology of Gaming
Behavioral Economics
Brand Archetypes
Sustainability Theories and Tools
Observation/Shadowing
Contextual Inquiry
In-depth Interview/One-on-one Interview
Ethnography Study/Field Research
Focus Groups/Co-creation Workshop
Usability Test/Card Sorting
Semantic Differential Method
Other Research/Design Methodology
Lextant Contextual Research Method
RKS Psycho-Aesthetic Design Thinking
Brand Diagnose Workshop
Stakeholder Workshop
Participatory Design
R&D Iceberg Model (self-developed)
Work Experience
Industrial Designer (Internship)
Blu Dot
2023.3-2023.6
Savannah, US
Responsibility
This furniture design project was jointly conducted by the SCAD Furniture Department and BluDot and lasted 3 months.
-Conducted benchmark research to study the competitors in US modern furniture brands to identify the market trends and each brand’s pros and cons.
-Conducted primary research to understand the aesthetic preferences and usage habits of American consumers for modular home storages, determine user needs and design concepts, and submit the research report to the client.
-Based on BluDot's existing brand visual language and material availability, design a new generation of modular storage furniture. Be responsible for sketching, making scale prototypes, making a 1:1 final model, taking photographs and videos, and presenting to the client.
-The final design won the 2023 Rookie Design Award.
Digital Lab Technician
Savannah College of Art and Design
2022.9-2023.6
Savannah, US
Responsibility
Worked as a technician in SCAD's Digital Lab, working 16 hours a week.
-Responsible for the daily processing of SCAD students' project orders, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and poster printing. Showing excellent adaptability and communication skills in a fast-paced work environment.
-Assisted the lab manager in maintaining laboratory equipment and managing inventory, ensuring the normal operation of the lab and controlling operating costs
-Provided professional support for design projects of students from different majors, including project planning, exploring processing technology and material, team communication, etc., to help students achieve academic success. Professionalism and enthusiasm were highly praised.
Industrial Designer
(Internship)
Procter & Gamble
2022.09-2022.11
Savannah, GA
Responsibility
This SCADpro project worked for Protect&Gamble, developed new user experiences and branding strategies for Gillette, and a series of sub-brands targeting Gen Z and Gen A consumers.
-Worked as the lead researcher, developed the research plan and execution outline, led the research team to conduct secondary and primary research, understood target users' needs and pain points, clarified design principles and goals, and reported to other teams and clients.
-Communicated with the brand design team and redesigned a series of product packages based on the new brand visual system and marketing strategy to increase brand inclusivity and accessibility. Responsible for sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and high-fidelity model making.
-Designed, managed, and produced various printing materials and physical models based on the project reporting requirements at different stages, which significantly enhanced the professionalism of the presentation.
-The whole team's professionalism and excellent performance have been highly praised by the client.
Industrial Designer
Qijia E-commerce Co., Ltd.
2018.06-2018.12
Shanghai, CN
Responsibility
Worked as an industrial designer for Qijia E-commerce Co., Ltd, responsible for designing and developing the company's first original Chinese-style nail polish.
-Independently responsible for designing a series of new packaging for nail polish, including glass bottle packaging, paper box packaging, and label stickers. Responsible for drawing sketches, making 1:1 draft models, making 3D modeling and renderings, and creating CAD documents. Communicated with the project manager during the design process and iterated the design based on feedback.
-Responsible for communication with engineers and suppliers. Followed up on mold development, process adjustment, and formal packaging production to ensure the product qualification rate was above 90%. The new packaging design of nail polish has been highly praised by consumers (more than 96%) and has obtained an appearance patent.
-Assisted the project manager in communicating with the inheritors of intangible cultural heritage to promote product development and increase brand exposure
Education
Sep 2021- Nov 2024
(Sep 2019 - Feb 2020)
(Sep 2016 - June 2020)
Master of Fine Art | Industrial Design
Master of Art | Design Management
Major in Industrial Design (GPA 3.89/4.0) and Design Management (GPA 4.0/4.0). Elective courses include Kinetic Design, SCADpro, Sustainability Theory, Biomimicry Design, and Furniture Design.
Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA
Exchange Program | Product Design
Joining the Product Design program as an exchange student.
GPA (72/100) Rank (2/29)
Glasgow School of Art | Glasgow, UK
Bachelor of Engineering | Industrial Design
Glasgow School of Art | Glasgow, UK
Receive general education in design and professional training in industrial design. (GPA 4.23/5) Elective courses include Sustainable Consciousness, User Study, Social Psychology, Interaction Design, Jewelry Identification.
Certificate
Lextant Certificate - Design Research & Insight Translation
This certificate represents completing the Contextual Research course developed by Lextant in collaboration with SCAD and mastering fundamental processes and methods of front-end user experience research. The skills acquired include selecting design methods, creating a research discussion guide, defining and recruiting target users, preparing research materials, pilot testing, facilitating effective conversations in interviews, documenting and structuring the data notes, creating data visualization, doing insight translation, and creating storyboards to demonstrate the vision of an ideal user experience.
SCADamp Certificate: Speak, Visualize and Connect
This badge represents the completion of 18 hours of SCADamp training, mastering skills of effectively articulating compelling content to a variety of audiences (SPEAK), showcasing a professional presence through high-impact visuals (VISUALIZE), and adapting interpersonal communication to maximize professional opportunities (CONNECT), across a spectrum of formal/informal contexts.
Figma Certificate - SCAD Figma Bootcamp
This badge certifies proficiency in Figma and its main functionality, including- Ideation, collaboration, and organization in FigJam - Shape operations, effects, styles, tools, auto-layout, components, prototyping, animations, grids & rulers, and alignment in Figma Design - Design, animations, styles in Figma Slides