contact

zoehongid.com
hongze@mail.uc.edu
415.629.6648
San Francisco, CA

education

University of Cincinnati, DAAP | Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Science,
Industrial Design
Marketing Minor

GPA 3.98 | Dean’s List
University Honors Program
Cincinnatus Scholar 
Class of 2026

University of the Arts London | London, UK
Product and Industrial Design Integrated Study Abroad
Central Saint Martins
Fall 2024

skills

DIGITAL
  • Solidworks
  • Fusion 360
  • Keyshot
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Vizcom
  • Figma
  • Microsoft Office Suite

ANALOG
  • Sketching
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Storytelling
  • Design research
  • Market Evaluation
  • 3D printing: FDM, SLA
  • Sewing 

experience

Key Tech Inc. | Baltimore, MD
Industrial Design Intern |May 2024-August 2024

  • Worked on a team of engineers and designers on a variety of medical and laboratory devices in spatial imaging, drug delivery, and PCR devices
  • Defined aesthetics, created concept sketches, physical prototypes, CAD models and renderings 
  • Developed compelling presentations and attended clients meetings
  • Worked on internal initiative on the use of artificial intelligence in the Key Tech industrial design workflow

FINIS Inc. | Livermore, CA
Product Development Intern | August 2023-December 2023

  • Led patent-pending swim product design set to release in 2025 from concept development to overseas manufacturing collaboration
  • Developed rapid prototyping playing a pivotal role in swim product testing
  • Designed unique packaging experience in collaboration with marketing, sales, and Finis sponsored athletes
  • Conducted user testing interviews with swimmers, coaches, and athletes
  • Gained design for manufacturing insight managing multiple manufacturers and touring a Taiwan based factory

FINIS Inc. | Livermore, CA
Product Development Intern | January 2023-April 2023

  • Contributed to the design of swim products working in all areas of the design process
  • Utilized FDM, SLA, and rapid 3D visualization to test hydrodynamics and ergonomics in the water
  • Developed unique colorways and redesigned packaging for released products
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing team and overseas manufacturers

Timbuk2 Designs | San Francisco, CA
Retail Specialist | May 2022 - December 2022

  • Sold backpacks, messenger bags, and travel gear, and aided customers in designing backpacks
  • Key holder responsible for money handling, opening and closing, merchandising, and inventory

community involvement

Mentors and Muses | Leadership Team | Cincinnati, OH
Spring 2024-present

Design for America | Cincinnati, OH
Fall 2021-present

UC Mountaineering Club | Cincinnati, OH
Fall 2021-present

Fermented Friends | Cincinnati, OH
Fall 2021-present




contact me

hongze@mail.uc.edu
415.629.6648