John Hong
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
Poursteady

Product Design Engineering Intern
June — September 2023
Brooklyn, NY
Pourover coffee brewing is a manual art requiring finesse, skill, and attention. Poursteady blends speed, precision, and reliability into this method, enabling commercial cafes to consistently deliver excellence in every cup.

I was primarily involved in Poursteady’s upcoming product, the PS2. I was responsible for solving pressing problems that had to be addressed before manufacturing the first set of beta units. Using various rapid prototyping practices (SLA/FDM 3D printing, vinyl cutting, machining), I created proof-of-concept prototypes for testing usability and reliability. I then developed 3D-CAD (Fusion360, SolidWorks) models, designing for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA). I also worked with the manufacturing team for quoting the new parts and for documenting in-house-manufacturing procedures and bill of materials (BOM). Finally, I collaborated with the sales team to create renders for marketing purposes.