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siyang gong

siyang gong

New York, NY, US

 

About 

To obtain a design position related to industrial design where I will utilize and expand upon my skills in industrial design, graphic design, manufacturing and user experience. Desire to participate in a collaborative environment.

I am a graduate student from Rochester Institute of Technology and will be graduating in 2014 with a Master Degree in Industrial and Product Design.

With a BA degree in Visual Communication, I have a full understanding of graphic design and packaging design. I also have Excellent understanding of composition, color theory, imagery, typography, space, scale and grid systems in print and digital design. While studying industrial design at Rochester Institute of Technology. I have developed skills to research and identity unmet user needs and to create designs that meet those needs.

Employment 

Back on My Feet, Pivot, New York, NY, US, intern

Supervise BoMF Members and artisans at work, Guide and monitor member/artisan projects and progress, Assist the Program Director with the design input for redesigning furniture.

Jul 2013 - current
 

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, US, Graduate Assistant

Mentor students during use industrial workshop machines and rented tools in the industrial design department.

Sep 2012 - May 2013
 

Shanghai Sports Pudong Department, Shanghai, CN, Graphic Designer

Designed a full branding package including business cards, company logo, layout of newspapers and website, magazines, letterhead, and promotional gifts for the government agency under Shanghai Sports.

Feb 2011 - May 2011
 

China Academy of Art Advertisement workshop, Hangzhou, CN, Advertisement Designer

Independently completed research in the Chinese market for beer industry. Completed a series of advertisements for different areas such as commercial advertisement (beer) and Public Service Advertising for slow living.

Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
 

Education 

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, MArch, Industrial and Product Design

While studying industrial design at Rochester Institute of Technology. I have developed skills to research and identity unmet user needs and to create designs that meet those needs.

Sep 2011 - current
 

China Academy of Art, Hangzhou, CN, BArch, Visual Communicaiton

With a BA degree in Visual Communication, I have a full understanding of graphic design and packaging design. I also have Excellent understanding of composition, color theory, imagery, typography, space, scale and grid systems in print and digital design.

Sep 2007 - Jul 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills