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 interlingual communication.


About Me

Professional Work

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

October — December 2021
Stanford, CA
Breaking away from conventional casting for skateboard trucks, I set out on a personal challenge to craft one entirely through machining. I meticulously created each component of this skateboard truck. This endeavor not only brought this aesthetically stunning piece to life but also allowed me to relish the exhilarating experience of riding it. I used Fusion360 (CAD), mill, lathe, steel, and aluminum for design and manufacturing.

This project was part of a course called ME103 (Design and Making), in which I taught myself Fusion360 and learned about the different manufacturing processes available at the Product Realization Lab (PRL) at Stanford. The latter 5 weeks of this course was dedicated to bringing this project to life from ideation to manufacturing and post-processing.


Initial Prototyping

CAD & Drawings

Fabrication

Final Product