Hi ðŸ‘‹

My name is Fangyu Zhou

- A new grad Design Researcher with Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering learning background
- Participated in the Master of Design Practicum program in University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
- Seeking a full-time Design Researcher position starting from Aug 9th, 2021

Contact

US Mobile513 206 0183           

Emailzhoufy@mail.uc.edu           

Ch Mobile13661055011           

WeChatFangyuZhou95           
WeChat


           
Portfolio Websitehttps://fangyuzhou.work

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fangyu-zhou-cv

GitHub (The website coding)https://github.com/FyZoey/fangyu.github.io           

Education

Master of Design, Expected April 2021

Sep. 2019 - Aug. 2021


University of Cincinnati

College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning | the United States

UX Research & Design / Design & Business, GPA 3.967

Bachelor of Engineering

Sep. 2014 - Jul. 2018


Beihang University

School of Mechanical Engineering & Automation | China

Industrial Design, GPA 3.55

Experience

Research Assistant

Oct. 2020 - Now


Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, US

- Surveyed related literature studies/designs/guidelines/examples of conversational
design for augmented creativity and wellbeing (AI/ML design).
- Responsible for exploratory prototyping, design workshop and user research
preparation and documentation.

UX Research / UI Intern

May. 2020 - Now


iCDCU (the Innovative Clinical Data Capture Lab)

Technology-driven Lab in the University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, US

- Designed and conducted user research (interview, usability study and heuristic
evaluation) for the COVID-19 thematic Information Query System (IQS).
- Designed IxD and UI of IQS V1.0, and corporated to prototype with developer.

User Experience Research Intern

Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2019


Kaizor Innovation

Hongkong Design Research Consulting Studio | Remote Work in Beijing, China

- Conducted user research for Mrs. An's Education Online Platform establishment.
- Conducted supportive research for Bank Digital Transformation case study.
- Translated and proofread Ch 3 to 11 of the book Xperience Innovation, Elaine Ann.

User Experience Design / Graphic Design Intern

Mar. 2019 - Jun. 2019


Beijing Normal University · UX Design Studio

Studio of Master of User Experience Design of Psychology College | Beijing China

- Conducted user research on sense of control of autonomous driving for Baidu AI.
- Designed conceptual solution based on the research result for Baidu AI.
- Designed activity materials and promotion plan for Lanxum's Teacher Training
start-up project.
- Redesigned logo of Beijing Normal University Mental Health Service.

CMF Design Intern

Mar. 2018 - Jun. 2018


Mercedes Advanced Design Center · Color & Trim

Automobile | Beijing China

- Analyzed Color Material Finishing design trends of 2018 Mercedes-Benz's SUV.
- Designed pattern based on provided materials for car interior.

Graphic & Industrial Designer

Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016


Global Product Development course

Collaboration: Beihang University × Tsinghua University × Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology × Seoul National University | Beijing, Hongkong, Seoul

- Designed and developed Armstrong Mat with engineering and marketing students.
- Took charge of UI design of Armstrong Mat's APP, and communication design.

Skills


Software

AdobePhotoshop, Illustrator, InDesign           

UX ToolkitsFigma, Principle, Bootstrap Studio           

3D ModelingRhinoceros, 3D Max           

RenderingKeyshot           

Data AnalysisExcel, SAS, R           


Knowledge

Qualitative Data AnalysisBasic Statistics, Statistical computing

ProgrammingHtml, CSS, C, C++, Java           

CommunicationPrototyping, Sketching           

CollaborationManagement of Innovation, Team Science           

Car Interior Design, Color & TrimStudied in Car Design Studio in Beijing China, Jun. - Jul. 2018

Ethnography Method(Project Design, Observation, Interview, Qualitative Analysis, Report Writing)


Language

English

Chinese           

Awards

First Place Price

2019


Eurostampa - DAAP Packaging Design Workshop

Honorable Mention

2017


Creative Design Week of Satellite Town of University City, Guangzhou, China

Semifinalist

2017


iF Talent Award_01 2017