HoChien Chang

A product designer with experience in user experience design and prototyping. 

My portfolio: http://changhochien.com   

Education

2019 - 2022

Master of Design   

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) 

2016 - 2019

Industrial design

Tatung University (TTU) 

Work Experience

Research assistance

NTUST (國立臺灣科技大學)  •  June 2020 - June 2022

  • Conducted a project on B2B design process, with the collaboration of machine tool company(YCM).

  • Reseach on design innovation and frame innovation in B2B companies. 

  • Developed strong time management, communication, and research skills through hands-on experience in the program.

Design Intern

CRE8 Design  •  June 2019 - September 2019

Skills: Rhino / Grasshopper

  • Developed and instructed a course on using Grasshopper for 3D modeling and automation.

  • Gained experience using Grasshopper in design projects for BestBuy and Dell, collaborating with design teams and contributing to the manufacturing process.

  • Acquired valuable skills in using Grasshopper for design and automation, as well as teaching others how to use the software to enhance their work in design and manufacturing.

Design Projects

Project: Interior Design Freelance

Position: Interior designer

June 2021 - present

Skills:  Figma / Interior Design / UX design / UX Research

  • Worked as an interior designer, completing a range of design projects, developing advanced skills in the field.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and preferences, and utilized design software and techniques to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that met project requirements and deadlines.

Project: Cancer Screening

Position: Team Lead

NTUST (國立臺灣科技大學)  / Taiwan Center for Disease Control / •   Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

Skills:  Figma / Adobe Illustrator / UX design / UX Research

  • Led a project to increase the willingness of citizens to take cancer screening through user research and the development of a systematic approach.

  • Implemented a variety of strategies, including the creation of promotional materials, partnerships with community organizations, and the use of social media and online platforms to raise awareness and increase access to cancer screening.

Project: Failure Academy

Position: Team Lead

NTU (國立臺灣大學) •   Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

Skills:  Figma / Adobe Illustrator / UX design / UX Research

  • Led the development and implementation of a board game designed to teach people to accept failure and see it as a learning opportunity.

  • Successfully used the game to teach college students about accepting failure and seeing it as a learning opportunity, resulting in high levels of interest and praise.

Project: Failure Academy

Position: Team Lead

TTU (大同大學) •   Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

Skills: Adobe Illustrator / Rhino / Grasshopper / Keyshot / Blender

  • Led the development and the market investigation of a drone prototype that utilizes a laser cleaning system, including both hardware and software components.

  • Utilized the Arduino as the drone's control unit and conducted tests to evaluate the prototype's performance and efficiency.