Ze Chen

Experience

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  QIU Design

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Industrial Designer

  - Contributed to four industrial design projects in the commercial sector, focusing on home appliances, lighting fixtures, and pet products. Responsibilities included design research, ideation, sketching, and CAD modeling to develop innovative solutions and aesthetic designs.- Supported two graphic design projects, engaging in design research, concept development, logo creation, and packaging design. Acted as the primary liaison between clients and manufacturers, ensuring seamless communication and project alignment. Show less

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  SANQ Culture and Art Co., Ltd

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  Industrial Designer

  - Led the product definition, aesthetic design, and structural engineering for five new offerings in the 2022 Innovative Product Portfolio, overseeing all phases from concept to final design.- Monitored and guided the prototyping and manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications were met and timelines adhered to, maintaining high standards of quality and innovation.

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  Library Plus

  Nov 2021 - Aug 2023

  Co-Founder

  - Established and led a multi-disciplinary team to develop a Smart Library Scheme aimed at enhancing user experience in libraries. Directed efforts in product planning, market research, business strategy, and promotional activities. Led the UI design and resource negotiations, acting as the primary liaison for stakeholders and clients. - Successfully implemented a mini program in 2022, initially launched within the UNNC Library context. (The images that follow depict the sketch concept version. Due to the NDA, only the sketch concept is allowed to be shown).- Winner of Li Dak Sum Student Entrepreneurship Venture Scholarship 2022.- Supported by Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) from 2021-2022, supported by the Library of the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China (UNNC) from 2022-2023. Show less

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  自由职业

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Freelance Design Consultant

  - Served as an industrial design consultant for Midea Group China, developing a series of innovative household smart furniture concepts, focusing on combining functionality with modern aesthetics to meet evolving consumer needs.- Served as an industrial design consultant for Michu Pet, developing a set of pet products tailored for the US market, emphasizing aesthetical design and market viability.- Initiated to remaster the personal research and design project "sync", finished in 2023. Show less

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  The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  Design Consultant

  - Led the design of a smart massage chair for iRest, managing all aspects including market analysis, user research, ergonomic studies, ideation, modeling, and rendering.- Actively engaged in the prototyping phase and meticulously monitored the manufacturing process to ensure product quality and market relevance.- Winner of A' Design Award 2022-2023- Winner of IDA Design Awards Bronze 2023- Winner of MUSE Design Awards Platinum 2024

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  Bugaboo

  Oct 2024 - Apr 2025

  Global Brand Product Marketing Intern

  - Responsible for 2 major brand & marketing campaigns, contributing to concept refinement, on-set execution, and post-production coordination, strengthening brand awareness, positioning, and product understanding.- Oversaw 10+ product photography projects and produced 800+ digital assets, ensuring high-quality visuals were consistently updated and well-organized.- Spearheaded product training platform updates, optimizing 100+ courses across 9 languages, enhancing training accessibility, stakeholder engagement, and user experience.- Contributed to the planning and execution of a Product How-to video, also appearing as the on-screen model to demonstrate product usage. Show less