John Hong
Stanford, CA


I am a product designer who operates at the junction of software and hardware. From machine interfaces to mobile/web platforms, I design experiences through a lens that places people at the heart of innovation.

With a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, specializing in physical product design and manufacturing, and a BS in Product Design from Stanford, I blend technical expertise with a deep foundation in human-centered design to create meaningful, impactful solutions.

Professional Work

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· Hardware
· Software

About Me
I am a 2nd-year master's student in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford, concentrating in Product Realization & Manufacturing. I will be graduating June 2025.

Designing and making things is what I love doing. I find it to be a great way to express myself and to learn about the people and the world around me. Studying product design for my BS at Stanford ('23) taught me the intricacies of human-centered design. Pursuing UX at Sparkademy and Facebook allowed me to mature as a designer who can effectively work with cross-functional partners to bring intuitive and reliable software products to launch. My time at Poursteady and BrewBird introduced me to the complicated yet exciting world of hardware and manufacturing, and I've been further honing my abilities in this field throughout my MS in mechanical engineering.

I also have a passion for teaching. I’m currently a course assistant for Stanford’s Product Realization Lab (PRL), where I teach students about design and fabrication at the lab and in the classes I specialize in as well (Design for Additive Manufacturing, Engineering Design Analytics for Product Realization).

When I’m not on the job, you’d find me cooking spaghetti or cleaning spaghetti on a Bambu printer.

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Email — john0818@stanford.edu
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