CARINA LEE
Industrial + CMF
+ UX Designer
Industrial & CMF Designer
Industrial & CMF Designer
Industrial & CMF Designer
Industrial & CMF Designer
BASED IN San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
Selected
Selected
Work
Work
My creation prioritizes the impact of products on users, integrating the dynamic between society and nature. My work promotes natural interactions and long-term sustainable relationships, advocating for balance akin to an ecosystem.
Noah Wildlife Fund
IF Design Student Award 2024 / System & Product Design
2023
2023
Noah Wildlife Fund
IF Design Student Award 2024 / System & Product Design
2023
2023
Hella store
IF Design Student Award 2024 / System & Product Design
2023
2023
Noah Wildlife Fund
IF Design Student Award 2024 / System & Product Design
2023
2023
Identity in Motion: Private Sensory
NISSAN Internship 2024 / Innovative CMF Design
2024
2024
Identity in Motion: Private Sensory
NISSAN Internship 2024 / Innovative CMF Design
2024
2024
Identity in Motion: Private Sensory
NISSAN Internship 2024 / Innovative CMF Design
2024
2024
Identity in Motion: Private Sensory
NISSAN Internship 2024 / Innovative CMF Design
2024
2024
Bibo Smart AI Companion
AI-Integrated Product Design
2024
2024
Bibo Smart AI Companion
AI-Integrated Product Design
2024
2024
Bibo Smart AI Companion
AI-Integrated Product Design
2024
2024
Bibo Smart AI Companion
AI-Integrated Product Design
2024
2024
Stablesmile solution for tremors
Product Design & Developement
2023
2023
Stablesmile solution for tremors
Product Design & Developement
2023
2023
Stablesmile solution for tremors
Product Design & Developement
2023
2023
Stablesmile solution for tremors
Product Design & Developement
2023
2023
Limbo Chair for heller
Atlason Internship Project / Sustainable Furniture Design
2022
2022
Limbo Chair for heller
Atlason Internship Project / Sustainable Furniture Design
2022
2022
Limbo Chair for heller
Atlason Internship Project / Sustainable Furniture Design
2022
2022
Limbo Chair for heller
Atlason Internship Project / Sustainable Furniture Design
2022
2022
Novus Streamride Pro
Speculative Automotive Design
2022
2022
Novus Streamride Pro
Speculative Automotive Design
2022
2022
Novus Streamride Pro
Speculative Automotive Design
2022
2022
Novus Streamride Pro
Speculative Automotive Design
2022
2022
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
NISSAN Design America
CMF Design Internship @ San diego
05/2024 - 08/2024
• Collaborated with exterior and interior design teams to create innovative CMF strategies for two concept projects and the future Sentra and Pathfinder production models.
• Conducted research on automotive trends, transforming insights into CMF solutions that enhanced user experience and emotional engagement.
• Led a five-week individual project by achieve the design goals of solitude and sensory engagement for future automotive space by integrating immersive projection mapping, interactive motion-sensing visuals.
NISSAN Design America
CMF Design Internship @ San diego
05/2024 - 08/2024
• Collaborated with exterior and interior design teams to create innovative CMF strategies for two concept projects and the future Sentra and Pathfinder production models.
• Conducted research on automotive trends, transforming insights into CMF solutions that enhanced user experience and emotional engagement.
• Led a five-week individual project by achieve the design goals of solitude and sensory engagement for future automotive space by integrating immersive projection mapping, interactive motion-sensing visuals.
ATLASON Studio
industrial Design Internship @ New york
06/2022 - 08/2022
• Contributed to the design and development of five furniture prototypes and two consumer electronics, enriching the studio's portfolio with innovative designs.
• Supported the design and market research for the Limbo Chair, which won the 2023 Interior Design HP Award and MetropolisLikes Award.
• Improved product usability by 30% through user-centric design solutions.
ATLASON Studio
industrial Design Internship @ New york
06/2022 - 08/2022
• Contributed to the design and development of five furniture prototypes and two consumer electronics, enriching the studio's portfolio with innovative designs.
• Supported the design and market research for the Limbo Chair, which won the 2023 Interior Design HP Award and MetropolisLikes Award.
• Improved product usability by 30% through user-centric design solutions.
NOUV Studio
Part-time industrial designer @ New york
06/2021 - 08/2023
• Contributed to inclusive and sustainable design projects, increasing client satisfaction by 20%.
• Enhanced CAD modeling and rendering capabilities, supporting product conceptualization and development.
NOUV Studio
Part-time industrial designer @ New york
06/2021 - 08/2023
• Contributed to inclusive and sustainable design projects, increasing client satisfaction by 20%.
• Enhanced CAD modeling and rendering capabilities, supporting product conceptualization and development.
NASA Rover Challenge
RISD Prototyping and CAD Designer @ Providence
09/2019 – 01/2023
• Designed and developed carbon fiber seat and wheel assemblies, improving the Rover's durability and performance for competition.
• Reduced material costs and weight by 15% and extended the product lifecycle by 20% through innovative design and material optimization.
NASA Rover Challenge
RISD Prototyping and CAD Designer @ Providence
09/2019 – 01/2023
• Designed and developed carbon fiber seat and wheel assemblies, improving the Rover's durability and performance for competition.
• Reduced material costs and weight by 15% and extended the product lifecycle by 20% through innovative design and material optimization.
India Emergency Design Council
UX Designer @ Remote
05/2021 – 07/2021
• Led UX design for a misinformation mitigation solution, improving public awareness.
• Streamlined the design process with Figma, emphasizing user-centric design principles.
India Emergency Design Council
UX Designer @ Remote
05/2021 – 07/2021
• Led UX design for a misinformation mitigation solution, improving public awareness.
• Streamlined the design process with Figma, emphasizing user-centric design principles.
Fou Tai Enterprise Co, LTD
Design Internship @ taipei, Taiwan
06/2021 – 08/2021
Conducted research to revamp website branding and product packaging, leading to a 15% increase in brand recognition and a 25% rise in customer engagement.
Fou Tai Enterprise Co, LTD
Design Internship @ taipei, Taiwan
06/2021 – 08/2021
Conducted research to revamp website branding and product packaging, leading to a 15% increase in brand recognition and a 25% rise in customer engagement.
My
My
expertise
expertise
(1)
Industrial DESIGN
I design innovative, user-centric products that integrate functionality with sustainable practices for improved usability and environmental responsibility.
Craft intuitive navigation that makes features accessible. Choose layouts and graphics that fit your personality.
(2)
CMF design
I design CMF experiences that balance sensory richness and aesthetics, ensuring materials, colors, and finishes connect with both users and nature.
(3)
UX Design
I design intuitive, seamless user experiences across physical and digital interfaces, fostering natural interactions.
The process involves building virtual 3D models and materials, setting lighting, and then rendering the images.
(1)
Industrial DESIGN
Craft intuitive navigation that makes features accessible. Choose layouts and graphics that fit your personality.
(2)
CMF design
I design CMF experiences that balance sensory richness and aesthetics, ensuring materials, colors, and finishes connect with both users and nature.
(3)
UX Design
The process involves building virtual 3D models and materials, setting lighting, and then the images.
(1)
Industrial DESIGN
I design innovative, user-centric products that integrate functionality with sustainable practices for improved usability and environmental responsibility.
(2)
CMF design
I design CMF experiences that balance sensory richness and aesthetics, ensuring materials, colors, and finishes connect with both users and nature.
(3)
UX Design
I design intuitive, seamless user experiences across physical and digital interfaces, fostering natural interactions.
(4)
Design Theory
My research explores the philosophical roots of design, examining how societal and environmental factors shape its creation and impact.
(5)
Research & Developement
I drive innovative product development through research and experimentation, focusing on sustainable solutions that meet societal needs and ecological responsibility.
(4)
Design Theory
With the click of a shutter, an image is imprinted that tells a story or makes a wonderful statement.
(5)
Research & Developement
The interplay between graphic elements and movement opens up a world of creative possibilities.
(4)
Design Theory
With the click of a shutter, an image is imprinted that tells a story or makes a wonderful statement.
(5)
Research & Developement
The interplay between graphic elements, typography and movement opens up a world of creative possibilities.
awards
awards
awards
2024 If Design STudent Award
Individual Project - Noah wildlife fund
2024
Noah is a personal project, aimed at combating biodiversity loss in the Amazon Rainforest by reconnecting urban citizens to wild species, through innovative, technology-integrated design.
2024 If Design STudent Award
Individual Project - Noah wildlife fund
2024
Noah is a personal project, aimed at combating biodiversity loss in the Amazon Rainforest by reconnecting urban citizens to wild species, through innovative, technology-integrated design.
For the Human Mind Exhibition
group project - empathy glove
2023
Empathy Glove is a group project, designed to enhance empathy in long-distance communication, fostering deeper connections regardless of physical distance.
For the Human Mind Exhibition
ARNO Portfolio
2023
Empathy Glove is a group project, designed to enhance empathy in long-distance communication, fostering deeper connections regardless of physical distance.
RISD ID Triennial
Group Project - Stablesmile solution for tremors
2023
StableSmile Toothbrush is a group project with five MIT Business and Engineering students, designed to empower individuals with tremors to independently manage their daily oral care.
RISD ID Triennial
Group Project - Stablesmile solution for tremors
2023
StableSmile Toothbrush is a group project with five MIT Business and Engineering students, designed to empower individuals with tremors to independently manage their daily oral care.
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me©
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Hello, I'm an Industrial and CMF designer. Driven by a passion for inclusive, minimal aesthetics and intuitive user experiences, I bring a multi-disciplinary approach to exploring how design can harmonize the needs of humanity, society, and the environment.
Hello, I'm an Industrial and CMF designer. Driven by a passion for inclusive, minimal aesthetics and intuitive user experiences, I bring a multi-disciplinary approach to exploring how design can harmonize the needs of humanity, society, and the environment.
I'M AN INNOVATIVE DESIGNER AND DIGITAL ARTIST IN TOKYO. MY PASSION FOR MINIMALIST AESTHETICS, ELEGANT TYPOGRAPHY, AND INTUITIVE DESIGN SHINES THROUGH IN MY WORK.
I'm a fast learner, constantly pushing my limits to master new tools that bring my creative visions to life. While my methods may be unconventional, my dedication to the craft is unmatched. I thrive on discovering unexpected solutions and believe that with the right perspective, design can elevate the human experience.
I'm on the edge of no-code tools that allow me to bring my creativity to life.
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