1. YAWEI ZHANG
1000 SW Vista Ave Apt 318, Portland OR | cell: 541-2219625 | zyw901001@hotmail.com | LinkedIn: Yawei Zhang
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Innovator: great at brainstorming, prototyping and visual presentation.
Team Player: enjoy collaborating and communicating with others.
Multi-tasker: capable of working on multiple projects at one time under pressure.
Bilingual: fluent in Mandarin and English.
Versatile: proficient in Adobe Creative Suit, Microsoft Office, iMovie, Rhino/Rhino CAM, Solidworks,
SketchUp Pro, KeyShot5, SketchBook Pro.
EDUCATION
University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts (aaa.uoregon.edu) June 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design
Specialization:Sport product design. Designed: Track Spike (Verela FJ), Heart rate monitor (OMMO),
Dynamic basketball wheelchair control system (FLIWHEEL), Athletic ankle brace (KYLIN). Also, interested in
Furniture design (SHELL DESK) and Origami (Arc-en-Ciel Lamp).
Honor: CSSA scholarship 2013-2014
EXPERIENCE
Adidas – US Sport, Apparel & Footwear Design Intern (www.adidas.com) June 2015-Present
- Assist Senior Designer on American football product design.
- Responsible for production art, graphics, innovation concepts and prototyping.
Puj – Infant & Home Goods Product Design Intern (www.puj.com) June 2014-2015
- Designed and modified "Phillup, hangable cup for kids", "Puj bath treads" and
"Influx ipad case" for better mass production.
- Negotiated with supplier and manufacturers in China for lowest cost.
Studio Grom – Workshop Intern (www.studiogorm.com) June 2013-2014
- Invented and developed “Collapsible Spiral” origami shape lighting - new flatpack form.
- Made furniture and objects to be presented at Milan SalonSatelite in 2014.
UO Product Design Department – CNC & 3D Print Shop Manager (pd.uoregon.edu) June 2013-2014
- Mentored students to create prototypes efficiently.
- Testing and experimented with different ways of milling and printing.
UO Chinese Student and Scholar Association – President (gladstone.uoregon.edu/~cssa/) August 2013
- Represented Chinese students at the University as a leader to build a better
partnerships with local community.
- Managed CSSA fund up to $45,000 annually with 100% increase in annual budget through
fundraising also initiated first scholarship awarded by CSSA.
Royal Dutch Shell, China – Summer Graphic Design Intern (www.shell.com.cn) August 2010-2011
- Designed posters and flyers for motor engine oil, for small local dealer distribution.
HONORS & AWARDS
University of Oregon Product Design Program "Top 3" Nomination by IDSA March 2015
Core77 Design Award - "Shell Desk: Furniture & lighting Professional Notable" May 2015
"Shell desk" + "Lounge chair" shown at Bellevue Art Museum April 2015
Milan Salon Satilite Furniture Show and Portland Design Week Exhibitor October 2014
"Shell Desk","Vtainer","Lounge Chair","Verela Long Jump Shoe","The Little Cup"
COLLIGAN User Interface Design Challenge 2013 - 4th Place
"T-Back: Body posture monitor and the mobile app" January 2014
3M Innovation Competition, China - Final Round Nominee May 2012