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
Shape-Optimized Luggage Handle

May — June 2022
Stanford, CA
Given a 3-week timeline, I designed and manufactured a spring-loaded luggage handle capable of holding 50 lbs in any orientation. Opting for shape optimization over generative design to better address ergonomic and use-case constraints, I used Fusion 360 for CAD, FEA, and optimization, and printed the final part on a Formlabs Form 3 in Tough 2000 resin.