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

Professional Work

Projects
· Hardware
· Software

About Me
01 Carta 

Challenge
How might we re-imagine a course evaluation & research platform (used by 95% of student body) to facilitate academic planning?

Process
Ethnographic interviews, usability testings, Figma (wireframing, prototyping, design system)

Outcome
High-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes handed off to Carta’s engineering team.  Apr 2020 — Jun 2020
3 months

02 JellyBean 

Challenge
Design & launch an Android app within 3 weeks and improve user engagemet through tracking and analysis.

Process
Literature review, generative study, ethnographic interviews, usability testing, Figma (wireframing, med/high-fidelity prototyping, handoff), Android Studio (dev), Firebase Analytics (user engagement tracking)

Outcome
A mobile Android application that facilitates user productivity via peer accountability.
Apr 2020 — Jun 2020
3 months

03 Ambi 

Challenge
How might we help remote workers who work at cafes find the optimal work environment?

Process
Figma (wireframing, prototyping, handoff), Android Studio (dev), Google Places API, Amplitude for usability study, Firebase’s Cloud Firestore

Outcome
Android mobile app that helps people find their optimal workspaces based on the amenities and ambiences they would like to see at a workspace.
Jan 2020 — Mar 2020
3 months

04 Coral

Challenge
How might we help gig economy drivers find amenities they need while driving, while also empowering local businesses?

Process
Ethnographic interviews (needfinding), low-fidelity prototyping and testing, Figma (med/high-fidelity design), usability testings

Outcome
Developed a interactive application with React Native to win Best Overall Project and Best Demo at the CS147 Industry Project Fair (out of 36 teams).
Sep 2019 — Dec 2019
3 months