John Hong
San Francisco, 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 (HCI focus) from Stanford, I blend technical expertise with a deep foundation in human-centered design to create meaningful, impactful solutions.


Professional Work

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

About Me
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