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

About Me
Memories — Augmented Reality Experience for Snap’s Spectacles

Challenge
HMW Re-imagine the gallery experience in virtual or augmented reality?

Process
Design & prototyping with Snap’s Spectacles, Lens Studio.

-> Case study coming soon
Apr 2025 — Current


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.

-> Case Study Jan 2020 — Mar 2020


                      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).

-> Case Study 
Sep 2019 — Dec 2019