ABOUT.
I am Chuming Zhang. You can call me Helen!
I am an Industrial Designer but much more than a designer. I am deeply committed to enhancing human well-being through thoughtful, detailed, and honest design. My approach involves a comprehensive understanding of diverse challenges and the pursuit of integrated innovative solutions without compromise.
Currently a second-year Master’s student in Integrated Product Design at the University of Pennsylvania, I am broadening my expertise in engineering and business to further refine my skills as a versatile and holistic designer.
My previous experiences have been instrumental in shaping my career. I particularly relished collaborating with engineers and discovered a profound passion for user-centered design. Navigating through the problem-finding and problem-solving phases of each project has consistently been the most fulfilling aspect of my work.
For further insights into my journey and projects, Please connect with me!
DESIGN
Ideation Sketching Researching
Storyboarding User Journey Map
Benchmarking Wireframing
Information Architecture Prototyping
CAD Modeling Rendering CMF
User Testing & Validation System Design
UI/UX Design Human-Centered Design
SKILLS.
SOFTWARE
Sketchbook Pro Photoshop Illustrator
InDesign XD Figma After Effects
Audition Word Excel PowerPoint
CAD + RENDERING
Keyshot SolidWorks OnShape
Autodesk Fusion360 NX Rhino
ENGINEERING
Arduino Design for Manufacturability
Design for Assembly Bill of Materials
Quality Function Deployment
PROTOTYPING
Rapid Prototyping Wood Working
3D Printing Laser Cutting Sculpting
CNC Molding Soldering Sewing
BUSINESS
Marketing Retailing Business Analytics
EDUCATION.
Expected May. 2025
GPA 3.76/4.00
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
MS, Integrated Product Design
Certificate: Engineering Entrepreneurship
Courses: Design Processes, Problem Framing, Architecture & Health, Engineering Entrepreneurship, Management and Strategy in Medical Devices and Technology, Human System Engineering
May. 2023
GPA 3.96/4.00
University of Cincinnati, DAAP, Cincinnati, OH
BS, Industrial Design, Marketing Minor
Dean’s List
Courses: Design Communication, Design Theory, Design Methods, Design Thinking
WORK EXPERIENCE.
Jun. – Present
Philadelphia, PA
Penn Health-Tech
Student Fellow
Incubated two medical product teams from concept to VC-ready stages within six months, guiding the development of a maternal health diagnostic kit and an eardrum repair patch.
Conducted extensive market sizing research, commercial research, and competitor analysis, gathering insights from healthcare providers, patients, and regulatory experts to inform product development for two medical products.
Crafted and delivered investor pitch decks, utilizing compelling storytelling and refined value propositions, leading to improved engagement and actionable feedback.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineers, clinicians, and business strategists, to ensure seamless integration of design, technical feasibility, and market viability.
Aug. – Dec. 2022
Milwaukee, WI
Enerpac Tool Group
Concept Innovation Design Intern
Researched $1.5B North American railroad industry, analyzing opportunity sizing, user pain points, competitor offerings, validating industry needs, and shaping a 10-year product roadmap in three months.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to translate research insights into actionable design solutions. Developed and tested three product concepts, improving usability, performance, and manufacturability in four weeks.
Designed and standardized the company’s Product Brand Language (PBL) Guide along with other Design and Innovation (D&I) team members, establishing clear visual and functional criteria and improving brand consistency and recognition.
Jan. – Apr. 2022
Cincinnati, OH
Force-4, a division of Stress Engineering
Industrial Design Intern
Conceptualized and designed a smart pest-repellent product with a mobile app for customizable scents, driving a 10% increase in online sales and enhancing brand visibility.
Innovated IoT product concepts that captured real-time user data, generating actionable insights to optimize customer reorders and increase retention by 15%.
Produced detailed ideation sketches and Keyshot renderings for a sporting goods project, achieving client approvals and advancing product development pipelines with refined visual solutions.
Managed over 100 3D printing projects for internal engineers and external clients, optimizing production workflows and reducing timelines by 20%, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
May. – Aug. 2021
Shanghai, China
Studio Monana
Product Design Intern
Designed and led 15 art workshops for children at Xi’an Art Museum, managing project timelines and coordinating with the education department. The workshops culminated in a public ceramic tile installation showcasing children’s artwork.
Collaborated with suppliers and manufacturers to design and produce an abstract art ceramic tile kit inspired by the workshops, resulting in over 5,000 units sold within two months.
Enhanced modular furniture designs by improving manufacturability, adjustability, and customization, reducing the number of parts by 30% and cutting production costs by 70%.
Developed CAD models and sketches for a jewelry collection, ensuring high-quality mass production.
Independently conceptualized a self-cooling glass cup for cold drinks, balancing functional innovation with aesthetic appeal.
Jan. – May. 2020
Aug. – Dec. 2020
Suzhou, China
Crown Equipment Corporation
Industrial Design Intern
Created a patent-pending soft storage bag for manual forklifts, addressing operator pain points and improving tool accessibility, achieving a 95% adoption rate during user testing.
Collaborated with engineers and designers to develop a modular battery system that streamlined team and truck management workflows while optimizing production costs without compromising quality.
Delivered detailed CAD models and high-quality renderings for new product concepts, elaborating visual communication to expedite decision-making processes across engineering and marketing teams.
Designed and implemented a factory navigation system in three weeks with a 100% satisfaction rate among users.
Contact Me.
chumingz@seas.upenn.edu
(+1) 267-648-7549