John Hong
San Francisco, CA

I’m a product designer working at the intersection of hardware and software. Whether it’s a machine interface, mobile/web app, or a physical product, I design experiences that put people at the center of innovation.

My background spans physical and digital domains, enabling me to conceive and execute holistic solutions across mediums. I hold a BS in Product Design (HCI focus) and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, where I specialized in physical product design and manufacturing.

Currently, I’m a Product Design Engineer at Sanas.AI, designing the future of live language translation.


About Me

Professional Work

Projects
· Physical Design & Manufacturing
· Digital UX Design (Web, Mobile, VR/AR)
· Jewelry Design
Ergonomic Box Cutter Handle

January — February 2022
Stanford, CA
Conventional box cutter handles often exclude users with limited grip strength due to their flat, narrow, and awkward geometry. Over a 3-week timeline, I conducted task analyses and consulted anthropometric data to inform an ergonomic redesign. I used pink foam modeling and RULA assessments for rapid prototyping and iteration, then created a surface-modeled CAD render in Fusion 360 alongside a refined, interactable pink foam model as the final deliverable.


Initial Sketches

Refined Sketches

Pink Foam Prototyping

RULA & Testing

Final Surface Model in Fusion