RESUME
Yu Lin
A design professional with diverse living and working experience in multi-cultural environments and has a deep understanding of both Asian and Western markets, design and aesthetics. Concentrate on “Human-centered design” and have been practiced in industrial design, branding design, service design, user interface, and user experience design. Multi-lingual with superior communication skills, especially in an international setting. Adapts quickly and effectively to new settings with both teams and individual project. Energetic and outgoing with excellent people skills.
May 2018 – Present
October 2016 - March 2018
- Music artist and singer with record contract. - Song writing, composing, and working with producers for demo recording.
Freelance Industrial Designer: YinYue Design (China)
December 2014 – August 2015
- Design and work with manufacture directly for series of coffee equipment. - Embracing technics in market research, concept development, communication with engineers, visually and verbally presentation, and CMF design.
Freelance Graphic Designer: Juanyunhui Curatorial Agency (China) August 2014 - August 2015 - Responsible for VI design and curatorial for events include international artist-in-residence project, art exhibition and province-wide financial forum in Yinchun, NingXia
Industrial Design Intern: Gixia Group (Taiwan)
May 2012- August 2012
- Involving in House Wares, Package, Exhibition Booth, Brand Identity and Phone Accessories design - Embracing technics of field research, concept generation, market analysis, and co-working with other designers, prototyping, and presenting concepts both visually and verbally.
Game User Interface Designer: Meta!blast (USA)
Language
Chinese(Native),Taiwanese(Native) English(Professional Working Proficiency) German(Begin Learning)
May 2013
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Cum Laude) Concentrate on Human-Centered Design (Human Factors, Psychology, and User experience)
Thomas More Prep-Marian High School (USA)
May2009
September 2015 – May 2016
- Working under Product Planning Division, UX Department. - Responsible in UX strategies(design) for in-car HUD, cluster, steering wheel, gearshift, and whole car HMI. - Utilize user-centered design to create storyboard, operational flow, wireframes, and HMI layout in purpose of defining PRS(Product Requirement Specs) for whole vehicle development. - Organize and work with Engineering Divisions and Design(Exterior&Interior) Division for whole vehicle development.
Musician/Artist: KHAM Music (Taiwan)
Python/HTML/CSS(Basic) Logic pro X/Garage band/Final Cut(Basic)
Iowa state University (USA)
- Working under Product Planning Division, UX Department. - Responsible in UX strategies(design) for in-car head unit, infotainment, IOT(V), and HMI.
User Experience Designer: HAITEC, Luxgen Motor (Taiwan)
Sketching(hand/digital) and Modeling Solidworks, Keyshot, Sketchup and Cinema4D Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign Microsoft Office(Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Education
Work Experience User Experience Designer: HAITEC, Luxgen Motor (Taiwan)
Professional Skills
January 2012 - May 2013
- An educational computer game sponsored by National Institute of Health. It aims to assist high school and college students on learning cell biology in an entertaining way. - Designing user interface based on user centered design, embracing skill set with usability testing, user experience studies, interaction design, personas, and rapid UI mockup with Adobe Creative. - Link to game: http://metnet-mbl.gdcb.iastate.edu/
Acknowledgement
UDN Design Award- Merit Award (Taiwan) National product design competition February 2015 Project prsenting in exhibition in Shongshan Cultural and Creative park
Iowa State University (USA) International Incentive Scholarship Tuition Assistance Grant Scholarship College of Design Dean’s List
August 2012-May 2013 August 2012-May 2013 August 2011-May 2013
Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C. (USA) Project chosen to represent ISU in national annual exhibition
Leadership
FAN2- Fablab Asia Network ‘s 2nd Conference (Taiwan) Iowa State University College of Design Council Iowa State University IDSA Student Chapter President of Taiwanese Student Association(ISU)
Volunteer
Singer/Mentor: Pu-Music Band(Taiwan)
July 2012
May 2015 January 2013- May 2013 August 2010-May 2013 May 2010-May 2011
July 2008- Present
Using the magical power of music to bring happiness to disadvantage groups include elderly nursing home, orphanage, cerebral palsy nursing home, and school in poverty. https://www.facebook.com/pumusic2008
Table of Content I Meta!Blast
Game User Interface Desgin
II Freescale HVAC Thermostat Industrial/ UX Desgin
III Car HUD/Meter Wireframe UX/UI Design
IV Tè
Industrial Desgin
Contact Info
E-mail: yulin8076@gmail.com Mobile: +886 9 26567999(Taiwan) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yulin8076
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I Meta!Blast Game User Interface Design
Meta!Blast is an educational computer game sponsored by National Institute of Health(USA). It aimes to assist high school and college students in learning cell biology in an entertaining way. Analyzing user feedback through usability studies, I am responsible from creating wireframes to designing final user interface elements include menus, in-game screens, icons, buttons, and sliders...etc.
ATP Synthase
BIOLOG Mash View
Atom View
ATP synthase is an enzyme that can synthesize adenosine triphosphate(ATP) from adenosine diphosphate(ADP) plus inorganic phosphate. To do thiss, it uses energy from protons moving down an electrochemical gradient.
Ribbon View
Size
Location Image Info.
Sub-Structures
Main Function
Process
Bonus+
MISSION OBJECTIVES
Objectives
Achievements DETAILS
Objectives Icon Desgin
In purpose of adding more entertaining elements to the
game, objectives and achievement layout with icons are designed from scratch. Final layout decision are selected due to better visibility and less required source.
The design concept behind main HUD is to provide a better
feeling of cockpit. Allowing player getting more under control to the shuttle and game environment.
After main HUD is designed, patcher for updating the game is also asked to be finished based on the theme and style of overall user interface.
Touchscreen Version Touchscreen version of Meta!Blast is developed in the meantime. Player can learn cell biology similar to images they seen through microscope or textbook.
II Thermostat Freescale Sponsored HVAC Project
Project Background As a global semiconductor company, Freescale cooperate with Iowa State University on this research and design project related to Smart Appliances. For the purpose of this project “Smart Appliances” are characterized by two traits. First, they have an advanced HMI (human-machine interface) that might likely use a color touch screen controller. And second, they are connected in some way to the Internet or to the remote user.
Freescale’s goals for this project Freescale wishes to provide value to our appliance customers by offering them: ．End user research related to smart appliances ．Potential design ideas that embody the end user research ．Example GUI for the HMI ．Example remote connectivity for the appliance ．Sample SW code for smart appliances running on Freescale processors ．Allowing customers to participate directly in this program in order to ．
Comparative Product Scaling
Contextual Inquiries
Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of current products while developing market strategies .
In-home interviews reveal behaviors and insights into how the demographic uses the products.
Gap Analysis Identifies gaps in the current market with evidence supporting potential opportunities.
Gathers large amounts of language data (ideas, opinions, issues) and organizes them into groupings based on their natural relationships.
Trend Analysis
Opportunity Discussion
Looks at past and current trends to develop new products.
Summarizes the research and analysis to create areas of concept focus.
Trend Analysis HEATING TRENDS Wireless access & viewing New alternative heat sources - Geothermal, Solar, Tank-less
On demand heating More options & programmability increases return on investment
AC TRENDS More options & programmability Silence - Split unit
Wireless access & viewing Central system Self-cleaning system
THERMOSTAT TRENDS Touchscreen interfacing Varying programmability options Feedback on performance to save energy More Features
Market Segmentation(Demographic)
Contextual Inquiries
Single Adults - Young, single adults were targeted because they are the ones creating trends and they represent a large population of touch screen users. They are growing up with the technology and are most likely to keep using it.
“I would like to program the system once and then forget about it.”
Young Families - This demographic uses touchscreens, but they also represent a group that may be looking to build their own home with a brand new HVAC system. They have money to spend and want to keep a modern household.
“I don’t want my system settings or controls being messed with.”
Retired Adults - Retirees were selected to gain information relating to their limited touchscreen use. They are at home more then most other demographics, and might have potential to overcome the technology learning curve.
“I want to be able to program my thermostat but also adjust temperature easily as needed.”
“Service isn’t common knowledge, so getting help from the system would be valuable.” “I would like to access my system information, settings, and controls from any internet connected device anywhere.”
“The only incentive to buy a new system or thermostat is if it saves me more money.”
Aesthetics
Silent
Zoning Options
Location Component
Limiting Controls
Accessibility
Touchscreen
Security
Skepticism
Alerts & Feedback
Locating
HVAC
Automated
Educational
Remote Access
Smart
SYSTEM Navigation Maintenance
Service
Function
Programmability Options
Aesthetics
Automation
An ．opportunity exists to design an educational thermostat Design a smart thermostat for homeowners that responds to the weather, lighting, and other appliances to perform to its maximum ability without ． interaction of user. Design an automated thermostat so homeowners can “set and forget” it at the time of installation or new ownership. ． There ． is an opportunity to design a remotely accessible thermostat for homeowners to control options and see settings, statistics and alerts from any of their Internet connected devices or directly from the thermostat. Design a thermostat with “smart zones” ． bills and increase system potential. An ．opportunity exists to design a thermostat that gives alerts and feedbacks notifying the users of system updates, monthly statements,
Wireframes
68°
Daily
82°
Kitchen
Yearly 13:35pm
13:35pm
T-shirt with shorts is okay for today...
Living Room
6:00~ 10:00am
Wed. Thu.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
72° 72° 70° 72° 70° 70°
Activity Room
11:00~ 12:00am
Room3
12:00~ 6:00am
13:35pm
13:35pm
Current
72°
Avg. Efficiency
Suggest
74°
By adjusting temperature setting to suggested temperature, you can save the amount of money below.
Save: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13:35pm
Tue.
Room2
Monthly
Sunny
Weekly
Room1
Mon.
$221
11~3
4~7
8~11
13:35pm
Sketches
Final Concepts Consumption Analysis
Recommandation for Spend Saving
Clear Zone Setting
Button Indicator
Rubber Hand Grip
Brushed Alluminum 7" Touch Screen
Diamond Cut
III Car HUD/Meter
UX and UI Design
Car HUD/Meter
TN-Type HUD Design UX and UI Design
Car HUD/Meter
UX and UI Design
Car HUD/Meter
UX and UI Design
Car HUD/Meter
UX and UI Design
Car HUD/Meter
Menu Up
ACC
Menu Left
Menu Right
Enter
Menu Down
Able to access Media, Call, and Settings if pushing Left or Right
Steering Wheel Button Layout Seek Track Prev.
Mode
Home Menu Up
Volume Up
28° Seek Track Next
MSA/ Menu ISA/ Right off
Car
Menu Left
Enter
Menu Right
Theme I (Luxury)
11:30am
Vehicle status for ajar, seatbelt, and situation around vehicle(radar)
Menu Down
Volume Down/Mute(long-press)
1
80
Avg. km/l
70
3 4
50
40
Distance
ACC/ ISACC/ off
LFC/ Map-pilot/ off
Phone Hang Up
Phone Pick Up
0
Voice control
28°
SpeedSet
150
160 170
20
180
80 0
135km
Eco
130
140
Km/h
10
6
x1000/min
120
30
5
1
110
0
60
2
Resume Speed+
100
90
200
P
190
11:30am
Theme II (Sports) 1
3
Avg. km/l
Start Up Animation 3s
80
70
90
100
120
0
60 50
40
Menu Up
4
2
110
Menu Left
130
140 160
Km/h
30
10
0
200
190
Sports
28°
Menu Right
Menu Down
170
180
20
Enter
5
1
150
0
135km
x1000/min
M1
6 11:30am
Push Left or Right to select throw menus
Theme III (Eco) 3
30 25
2
20 15 10 5 km/l min
10
20
Distance
310 km
30
40
50
Total Fuel
20
Eco
Avg. Consumption
135km
28°
Engine Off Animation 3s
0
80 x1000/min
P
5 6 11:30am
Theme IV (Genius)
80
LU XG E N
4
Km/h
1
liter
15 km/l
0
0
Km/h
1
Eco
135km
P
Avg. km/l
28°
11:30am
UX and UI Design
Car HUD/Meter
Navigation(Simple)
Navigation(Simple) 導航地圖
3
5s
3 2
Enter
音樂媒體
Menu Up
Menu Left
Enter
Say Some...
Menu Down
Push Up and Down to select throw list; press Enter to select
Someone like... To make you...
Phone
28°
Km/h
CD 28°
11:30am
11:30am
Calling
Roger Hung...
Press to call directly
Jack Wu
28°
11:30am
Hybrid Info.
Andy Liu
Oliver Tong
6
通話紀錄
通話紀錄
Wendy Tsai
P
Km/h
28°
Roger Huang
x1000/min
0
11:30am
Calls
28°
0
N
0
Aux-in
Km/h
11:30am
135km
5
導航地圖
FM Radio
0
300m 中興路右轉
6
P
AM Radio
Menu Right
x1000/min
4
Km/h
1 5
0
Compass(無導航)
音樂媒體
Long press Enter to source list
Phone
0
28°
Source
Media
4
Km/h
1
300m
0
2
節能資訊
0
Km/h
0
28°
11:30am
Km/h
0
11:30am
Km/h
28°
11:30am
通話紀錄
Enter
Andy Liu
press Enter to source call or not
JackHuang? Wu Call Roger
Roger YesHung Wendy No Tsai Oliver Tong
28°
Trip Info.
0
Km/h
里程資訊
11:30am
Trip A
10589km 平均車速 平均油耗
30 km 10.98 km/l 9.1 l/100km
0
Km/h
28°
11:30am
Theme 主題
Luxury
Sports Eco
Genius 28°
0
Km/h
11:30am
UX and UI Design
Car HUD/Meter Home Page
Warning
Advance Feature
ACC(ADAS)
Eagle View
UX and UI Design
Car HUD/Meter Power Syst. Illustration
Drive Mode
ICE/48V
PHEV
Infotainment
Trip Information
UX and UI Design
IV Tè
Modern Tea Maker
Problem
Tea drinking has been incubating as a cultural event around the world from time to time. As the living behavior changes due to the improvement of technology, tea is traditional culture and modern lifestyle .
Modern Lifestyle
Tradional Tea Steeping Procedure
Technology
Social Event
High-pressure
Time Consuming
Fast-pace
Best Tea Quality
Less Carbon Footprint Health
Research
Existing Product Analysis
Tea Market Facts
Implementing gap analysis
Variety of Tea
3 billion gallons of tea were consumed in U.S. in 2011
One half of American population drinks tea on any given day
2011 was the 20th consecutive year that tea consumption increases
Tea Quality
Ease of Use
Tea is most widely consumed beverage next to water
Ease of Cleaning
Research
Survey and Questionnaire A online survey is deisgnate for general consumer who does not drink tea daily. 20 questiones are asked and 32 worldwide people are participated. The result provides me more ideas on how general consumer thinks about tea drinking. Will Drink more tea for health
70%
72%
A questionnaire is designate for tea drinking experts. 12 questions are asked and 38 participants are involved. This result provides me deeper insights and sees higher need of designing a tea maker
"I don't trust the ready-to-drink tea in store since I have no idea what they've put in the bottle..." "All the preparartion and cleaning process of tranditional hand-steeping seem not rational for current speedy lifestyle sometimes."
Tea Steeping Experience Study Clean Tools
Drink Tea
Pour Tea in Cup
Steeping Tea Again
Dump First Steep
Steeping Tea
Water Boiling
Placing Leaf in Pot
Leaf Quality Checking
KungFu tea is one of the most traditional way of drinking tea. Therefore, in order to maintain the ideal of traditional tea, study its experience trip is needed to understand the core values of it. Results are concluded into 5 categories(senses):
Sight Touch Smell Hearing Taste
User Interview Several insights are found after interviewing two existing product users: Easily leaking, Making mess and require more cleaning action, need to pay attention to water level when pouring, and hard to clean the pot due to the structure.
Objectives
Direction
Objectives
Ideation
A modern smart tea maker that can easily steep a great quality cup of tea for modern user and still preserve the traditional value of healthy tea drinking.
Steeping - Seeing & smelling leaf - Room for steeping - Seeing steeping process
Operation - Easy-to-use - Instant - Less cleaning process - Programmable setting - Pleasure experience
Color Sensor White Tea
65°C 1 min
Black/Red Tea
95°C 3 min
Herbal Tea
90°C 31/2 min
Oolong Tea
80°C 2 min
Five different color categories of tea packs are designed to represent the type of tea inside. The color sensor built in the machine will read each pack’s RGB value and select the perfect steeping formula for that kind of tea.
Green Tea
75°C 11/2 min
Specially-Designed Tè Pack
White Tea
Black Tea
Herbal Tea
Oolong Tea
Green Tea Biodegradable Plastic
Sealed Foil
Water Tank
Filter Paper
Press/Release Tè Pack Tray
Touch Sensitive UI
Steeping Space
Interface Design
In user interface, intuitive design is the main criteria. Therefore, minimizing control bottons that require as less action as possible from user is pursued. Moreover, the touch-sensitive buttons provides a cleaner look for the design as whole. However, it is programmable that user can set up a time they want to brew a cup of tea in a certain time of a day. This makes Tè a even more convenient product for consumers.
Hour Set-up
Time Programming
Start Brewing
Steps
The whole user experience with Tè is simple and intuitive that requires only 4 steps to enjoy a good cup of tea.
Turn On
Insert Tè-pack
Touch Start Brewing
Toss Tè-pack
Minute Set-up
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Contact Info
E-mail: yulin8076@gmail.com Mobile: +886 9 26567999(Taiwan) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yulin8076