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.

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©

me©

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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