SUNNY SU
USER EXPERIENCE × INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
PORTFOLIO | Spring 2014-2015 | www.solestio.com
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SUNNY SU
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC Bachelor of Industrial Design | May 2016 GPA 3.8 | Dean’s List All Semesters Prague Institute | Prague, Czech Republic International Industrial Design Program | Fall 2014 Public Transit System Project: The Tram Stop
Awards & Publications Texas Instruments & Betaversity | Buildathon | 2nd Place | 2015 NC State University “#ThinkandDo” Contest | Winner | 2015 Celia Moh Scholarship | NCSU Faculty Nominee | 2015 UNC Social Entrepreneurship Conf. | Finalist Team | 2015 Stephen H. Robertson Scholarship for Industrial Design | 2014 Design Life® Magazine | Process sketches for HIVE | 2013
EXPERIENCE
User Experience Designer (Co-op) | IBM | Research Triangle Park, NC | May-Oct 2014 • Conducted user tests and utilized results as guidance for development of the developerWorks online community • Collaborated within the IBM Advanced Design Team and presented proposals to stakeholders within tight deadlines • Produced deliverables to be used as both guidance for front-end developers and as assets on the website • Participated in a variety of training programs that built upon communication, project, and business management skills Design Consultant | NC State Department of Material Science/Engineering | Raleigh, NC | May-Aug 2014 • Consulted researchers and faculty on designing for usability with a focus on end-user information consumption • Adapted complex concepts, research results, and presentation for general comprehension and educational purposes • Generated sketches, models, data visualizations, and presentations that expressed the methodology of MSE work
SKILLS
Languages | Native English, Fluent Chinese, Conversational Czech; Basic Experience with C++, Java, Pascal, HTML, & CSS Research | Observation, Question Writing, Interviewing & Campaigns, Usability & A/B Testing, Data Viz., Value Modeling, Human Factors & Ergonomics Assessment, Competitive Market Analysis & Patent Research, Contemporary Mfg. Processes
Artist/Vendor | Animazement Weekend | Raleigh Convention Center, NC | May 2009-2014, Annually • Commissioned original artwork for clients by request, photo shoots for attendees, and post-processing of said photos • Sold self manufactured jewelry and merchandise hand printed with original artwork (e.g. t-shirts, posters, shot glasses) • Managed business aspects and utilized marketing strategies for a revenue of over $1200 on my best year Quality Control/Shipping/Inventory | Foxconn/EMC2 | | Research Triangle Park, NC | May 2012-Dec 2013 • Examined all in/outgoing products in accordance to standard operating procedures, wrote ones that didn’t exist • Oversaw inventory, assembly lines, server BIOS audits, and shipping stations, adjusted them as necessary for efficiency • Implemented new methods of processing and tracking products and orders, used shop for control, Oracle, and SAP
PROJECTS
2D Software | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketchbook Pro, PaintTool SAI, After Effects, Premier, Lightroom, FluidUI, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, FL Studio, Audacity
Entrepreneurship, Engineering, & Design: The AutoTAP | NC State Entrepreneurship Initiative | Raleigh, NC | Feb 2015-Present Developed an automatic electronic hands-free beer tap targeting high traffic venues. Led user-centered research, ideation, ergonomics, design prototyping, manufacturing, and assisted in all other aspects. Pitched our product to investors and entered competitions.
3D Software | SolidWorks, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Bunkspeed, SketchUp; Basic KeyShot, Rhino, Maya, AutoCAD
UI/UX/Product Design: WebRTC Direct-Link File Transfer Protocol | SharePlace LLC | Raleigh, NC | Feb 2015-Present Led user experience design efforts on the interface and product design team of SharePlace, a new service that utilizes WebRTC technology that enables its users to transfer files at unprecedented speeds; marketed at enterprise-level companies and with plans to release soon.
Prototyping | CMF Specs, Woodworking, Metalworking/Welding, CNC/Milling/WaterJet/Laser Cutting/3D Printing, Clay/ Foam/Plaster, Acrylic/Plastics/Thermoforming, Sandblasting, Screen Printing/Letterpres; Basic Circuits, Sewing, & Upholstery Hobbies | Sketching; Photography, Fashion, Jewelry; Running, Swimming, Lacrosse; Video Games, Concept Art, & Story Writing; Violin, Piano, Guitar, Jam Sessions, & Music Writing
UX, Branding, & Industrial Design | NC State & Fortune 100 Major Beverage Brand | Atlanta, GA | Jan 2015-Present Studied the opening experiences and procedures of over 100 consumers in order to determine a familiar yet new way to open the beverage while maintaining brand identity, building brand equity, and enhancing user experience by redesigning the bottle’s closure/opening method. Product Line Design: The Ideal Garage | NC State & Fortune 100 Major Tool Retailer | Mooresville, NC | Jan 2015-Present Operated under guidance of the sponsoring company to carry out interviews and analysis of over 20 different garages in order to find a niche in the industry where we can improve the quality and function of the garage with hopes to inspire new types of usage.
TEMPLE
POLAR WAVES
AMBIENT × OVERHEAD LIGHTING COMBINATION
PERMEATING MUSIC × ENVIRONMENTAL SOUND
PRAHA 2.0
EVONNE
PRAGUE SPECIFIC TRAMVAJ × AUTOBUS STOP
ROTOMOLDED × ROTATING POOL CHAIR
OTHER
A SELECTION OF SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS
+1 (919) 349-5408 S.SUNNY.SU@GMAIL.COM WWW.SOLESTIO.COM
PORTFOLIO | Spring 2014-2015 | www.solestio.com
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TEMPLE
AMBIENT × OVERHEAD LIGHTING COMBINATION
TEMPLE | Desk Lamp | Detail Shot
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02 | TEMPLE | Desk Lamp | Inspiration Board
04 | TEMPLE | Desk Lamp | Sketch Models
06 | TEMPLE | Desk Lamp | Details & Proportioning
TEMPLE | Desk Lamp | Context Shot
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END | TEMPLE | Desk Lamp
POLAR WAVES PERMEATING MUSIC × ENVIRONMENTAL SOUND
POLAR WAVES | Headphones | Detail Shot
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06 | POLAR WAVES | Headphones | Detail Shots
POLAR WAVES | Headphones | Continuance: Final Model
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END | POLAR WAVES | Headphones
PRAHA 2.0
PRAGUE SPECIFIC TRAMVAJ × AUTOBUS STOP
PRAHA 2.0 | Tram Stop | Current State
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02 | PRAHA 2.0 | Tram Stop | Observation & Analysis
PRAHA 2.0 | Tram Stop | User Assessment & Demographics
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PRAHA 2.0 | Tram Stop | Digital Model
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06 | PRAHA 2.0 | Tram Stop | Context Rendering & Video (view it at: www.solestio.com)
PRAHA 2.0 | Tram Stop | Further Development Sketches
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END | PRAHA 2.0 | Tram Stop
EVONNE
ROTOMOLDED × ROTATING POOL CHAIR
EVONNE | Pool Chair | Preview Shot
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02 | EVONNE | Pool Chair | Design Values
EVONNE | Pool Chair | Ideation
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POLAR WAVES | Headphones | Other Models
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EVONNE | Pool Chair | Context Shot
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END | EVONNE | Pool Chair
IBM DEVELOPERWORKS | UI/UX ReWork | Preview Shot
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IBM DEVELOPERWORKS | UI/UX ReWork | Benchmarking, Research, & Sketches
IBM DEVELOPERWORKS | UI/UX ReWork | Initial Wireframes
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IBM DEVELOPERWORKS | UI/UX ReWork | Style Guide
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IBM DEVELOPERWORKS | UI/UX ReWork | Walkthrough Animation & Video (view it at: www.solestio.com)
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END | IBM DEVELOPERWORKS | UI/UX ReWork
OTHER
AN ABBREVIATED SELECTION OF SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS
OTHER PROJECTS | #DesignLife | #StudioLove
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01 | HIVE | Customer Resource Management App | Sketches, Wireframes, Working Prototype
HIVE | Customer Resource Management App | Sketches, Wireframes, Working Prototype
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01 | CONCEPT BIKE | Bike | Photoshop Rendering
DIAERESIS | Measuring Scoops | Sketch & Digital Model
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03 | DIAERESIS | Measuring Scoops | Storyboard
DIAERESIS | Measuring Scoops | Full Set
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01 | SANITAIRE | Lab Stool | Detail Shot
SANITAIRE | Lab Stool | Digital Model
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01 | GLACIAL | Eyeshield | Sketches
GLACIAL | Eyeshield | Digital Model
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01 | ASSORTED MUGS | Sketches
ASSORTED MUGS | Digital Models
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01 | LASER RANGEFINDER | Sketches
LASER RANGEFINDER | Digital Models
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01 | ASSORTED BRUSHES | Digital Models
ASSORTED BRUSHES | Digital Models
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01 | DUST BRUSH & PAN COMBO | Lime | Sketches
DUST BRUSH & PAN COMBO | Tangerine | Sketches
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03 | DUST BRUSH & PAN COMBO | Wisteria | Sketches
DUST BRUSH & PAN COMBOS | Digital Models & Animations | view them at: www.solestio.com
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01 | TABULET | Ultrabook Case | Sketches
TABULET | Ultrabook Case | Sketches
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END | OTHER PROJECTS | #DesignLife | View more of my work at: www.solestio.com