Stanford, CA
I am an artisan of design and engineering at the junction of hardware and software. Guided by a human-centered approach, I solve challenges through a lens that places people at the heart of innovation.
Hardware
Software
Pourover coffee brewing is a manual art requiring finesse, skill, and attention. Poursteady blends speed, precision, and reliability into this method, enabling cafes to consistently deliver excellence in every cup.
As a product design engineering intern, I designed prototypes for proof-of-concept, developed 3D-CAD designs for design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA), and collaborated with the manufacturing and sales team for quoting, bill of materials (BOM), and rendering.
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In the time of Mesopotamia, people wore cylindrical seals on necklaces, rolling them on clay to display intricate engravings as their signatures. Using Fusion360 (CAD & CAM), CNC machines (HaasV2 & HaasV2SS), and copper, I made my own to pay homage to Mesopotamians and future people who'll study this seal in 6000 years, much like I do today.
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“Could a pharaoh have ever been ensnared alive within a sarcophagus?” is a thought that crossed my mind when I was brainstorming ideas for a whistle. After learning the mechanisms of Ancient Aztec death whistles, I combined the two ideas to design a whistle that echoes the cries of a confined pharaoh. I used Fusion360 (CAD & CAM), CNC machine (HaasV2), and brass for design and manufacturing.
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The fingers of Adam and God never actually touch in The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo. The elusive reason behind this detail has always intrigued me, yet it remains unaswered. This maze conveys the unending human pursuit for God—a perpetual yearning forever confined within the boundaries of self. I used Fusion360 (CAD & CAM), Figma, CNC (HaasV2), laser cutter, acrylic, and aluminum for design and manufacturing.
I had two options: use generative design or shape optimization to create a luggage handle. Considering the need for ergonomic design, specific use cases, and other constraints,I used Fusion360 {CAD, shape optimization, finite element analysis (FEA)} and FormLabs Form 3 & Tough2000 to create a spring-loaded luggage handle that can hold 50lbs in any orientation.
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Breaking away from conventional casting for skateboard trucks, I set out on a personal challenge to craft one entirely through machining. I meticulously created each component of this skateboard truck. This endeavor not only brought this aesthetically stunning piece to life but also allowed me to relish the exhilarating experience of riding it. I used Fusion360 (CAD), mill, lathe, steel, and aluminum for design and manufacturing.
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We all know dropping an AirPods case means disaster. My teammates and I, sharing this sentiment, designed a snap-fit cover for the AirPods case to prevent AirPods from flying out upon dropping. The Tough2000 outer case (grey) protects from the outside and TPU inner case (black) protects from the inside. We used Fusion360 (CAD, simulation), back-of-the-envelope analyses, Formlabs Form 3, Ultimaker, and a few drop tests to aid our process.
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Conventional box cutter handles are often flat, narrow, and awkwardly angled, excluding people with limited grip capabilities. Using task analyses and anthropometric databases, I developed a foundation for the ergonomic design of this handle. I used pink foam modeling and RULA assessments to rapid prototype and test, and I used Fusion360 (CAD & surface modeling) to create the final design and rendering.
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The objective for this project was designing a PLA robot that climbs up an I-beam as fast as possible while carrying an offset payload of 1kg. Synthesizing our learnings from solid mechanics, mechanics of materials, and mechanical systems design, my teammates and I worked together to create this robot. I took charge of designing a critical part (left-most part) that helps create a grip-like interaction between the robot and I-beam. I used Fusion360 (CAD, Finite Element Analyses), back-of-the-envelope analyses, FDM 3D printing for design and manufacturing.
One of the most memorable movie scenes from my childhood is where Dorothy and her crew encounter the great Wizard of Oz in Emerald City. Using Illustrator and laser cutter, I recreated this iconic moment in the form of a Geneva drive where Oz’s head is the rotating drive and driven drive are flames. If you look closely, you may even find more Easter eggs!