Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA

LinkedIn: Katrina Cheung Katrina Cheung Recent Graduate of the University of Michigan Greater Detroit Area192 connections Sign in to Connect University of Michigan University of Michigan University of Michigan University of Michigan About I'm an aspiring User Experience Designer/Researcher dedicated to human-centered design with a passion for collaborating with people to understand their needs in order to generate new ideas and create prototypes that aim to build empathy for its users. Activity I had an amazing experience working as a footwear design intern at KEEN Footwear this summer! I was… I had an amazing experience working as a footwear design intern at KEEN Footwear this summer! I was able to work with some awesome people in an... Liked by Katrina Cheung Check out my second blog-post for RAIA Group on how media can influence our politicians, and more… Check out my second blog-post for RAIA Group on how media can influence our politicians, and more specifically on how media has made the Kosovo... Liked by Katrina Cheung “I visit the future for a living.” A lamp powered by sugar, a computer that grows food – Anab Jain… “I visit the future for a living.” A lamp powered by sugar, a computer that grows food – Anab Jain on TED Conferences about her vision of the... Liked by Katrina Cheung Sign in to see all activity Experience University of Michigan University of Michigan 2 years 1 month Program Assistant Sep 2018 – Present1 year 1 month Ann Arbor, Michigan • Taught research/testing methods for users, market and concepts • Guided teams to synthesize research findings to inform design decisions • Mentored students to generate business proposals • Trained 40+ students in building fully-functional consumer products • Taught research/testing methods for users, market and concepts • Guided teams to synthesize research findings to inform design decisions • Mentored students to generate business proposals • Trained 40+ students in building fully-functional consumer products Metals Fabrication Studio Monitor Sep 2017 – May 20191 year 9 months Ann Arbor, Michigan • Supervised metal studio after class hours. • Trained students to develop metalworking skills: MIG welding, cold metal forming machines, hydraulics and plasma CNC. • Supervised metal studio after class hours. • Trained students to develop metalworking skills: MIG welding, cold metal forming machines, hydraulics and plasma CNC. Detroit Community Schools - High School Student Mentor Detroit Community Schools - High School Apr 2018 – Jul 20184 months Brightmoor, Detroit, MI • Facilitated CAD modeling workshops • Enforced creative pursuits among students by introducing the design process • Established digital fabrication studio with a 3D printer for students to continue their innovative ventures during the school year • Facilitated CAD modeling workshops • Enforced creative pursuits among students by introducing the design process • Established digital fabrication studio with a 3D printer for students to continue their innovative ventures during the school year University of Michigan - STAMPS School of Art and Design Teaching Assistant University of Michigan - STAMPS School of Art and Design Jan 2018 – May 20185 months Ann Arbor, Michigan Foxconn Junior Industrial Designer Foxconn Jun 2017 – Aug 20173 months New Taipei City, Taiwan • Created ideation and technical drawings, CAD models and renderings • Analyzed data and insights from research of 160 responses to inform business decisions • Executed user research by developing research methods and interacting with targeted audiences • Created ideation and technical drawings, CAD models and renderings • Analyzed data and insights from research of 160 responses to inform business decisions • Executed user research by developing research methods and interacting with targeted audiences Education University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts - BA Industrial and Product DesignSenior 2015 – 2019 Activities and Societies: Michigan International Student Society, Industrial Designers Society of America International School of BeijingInternational School of Beijing International School of Beijing International Baccalaureate 2012 – 2015 International School of Helsinki International School of Helsinki International Baccalaureate 2008 – 2012 Volunteer Experience Fundraising ManagerThe Breast Cancer Research Foundation Fundraising Manager The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Jun 2014 – Nov 20146 months Health • Introduced a student organization at the International School of Beijing dedicated to raising funds • Raised up to $7,000 within 2 months • Organized fundraising various events • Designed, produced and sold breast cancer awareness apparel • Introduced a student organization at the International School of Beijing dedicated to raising funds • Raised up to $7,000 within 2 months • Organized fundraising various events • Designed, produced and sold breast cancer awareness apparel Edit your custom URL Personalize the URL for your profile. www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-cheung