Tao Peng
San Francisco
Summary
Adept at transforming concepts into user-centric designs, I leveraged Adobe Creative Suite and CAD software at California College of the Arts to enhance visual communication and product functionality. Fluent in English and Chinese, my collaborative approach and trend research skills have consistently driven innovative solutions and product enhancements, significantly contributing to project successes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
IDSA Graphic Designer
California College of the Arts
San Francisco
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create visually appealing designs.
- Reviewed final layouts, making improvements and suggestions as needed.
Industrial Design Intern
Munchkin
Van Nuys
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Created 3D models of prototypes using CAD software.
- Created testing programs for durability and safety on consumer products.
- Evaluated competitive products in order to identify unique selling points.
- Collaborated with peers and other design team members to discuss product enhancements and features.
- Developed mock-ups of designs for testing purposes prior to production.
Visual Communication 4 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Industrial Designer Intern
Bosch Power Tools
Shanghai
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed manufacturing procedures and monitored designs to improve operations and product quality.
- Conferred with engineering to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
- Created CAD models of components and assemblies to ensure manufacturability of the product designs.
- Conducted physical tests on prototypes to evaluate performance and identify potential issues before production launch.
- Prepared formal reports presenting product design findings, results from testing activities.
Industrial Designer
Fuguang Design
Shanghai
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Benchmark and Brand research, Product creative Ideation, modeling and rendering
Industrial Designer
SOUTHER
Shenzhen
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Finish the vapor design for the customer Vaporesso and launched the design
3D Modeling 2 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena
01.2023 - 04.2023
- 3D Modeling 2 TA, give help and critique to the student
Product Design 3 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Product Design 3 TA, give help to the student and help instructor to set up the classroom and field trip
Product Design 2 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Product Design 2 TA, give help for student in ideation, mock up, modeling and rendering
- And also help the instructor to set up the classroom and manager the homework schedule for student
Visual Communication 2 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Visual Communication 2 TA, give help for student to make drawing and practice the perspective of hand drawing
Product Designer
Dejin Industrial Development (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen
04.2020 - 06.2020
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA - Industrial Design
California College of the Arts
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - BS - Product Design
ArtCenter College of Design
01.2024
Skills
- Chinese
- Cantonese
- English
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Branding strategies
- Trend research
- Sketching
- Design thinking
- User research
Awards
- ArtCenter Toy Car Competition
- ArtCenter Gallery
- ArtCenter Workshop Gallery
- Faculty Honors Award
Specialties
- Creative design
- Exploration
- Conception
- Research and Development
- User experience design
Profile
I am a product designer who is passionate about design innovation and user experience solutions.
Accomplishments
- CCA Dean's List
Timeline
IDSA Graphic Designer
California College of the Arts
09.2024 - 02.2025
Industrial Design Intern
Munchkin
01.2024 - 04.2024
Visual Communication 4 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
09.2023 - 12.2023
Industrial Designer
Fuguang Design
05.2023 - 06.2023
Industrial Designer Intern
Bosch Power Tools
04.2023 - 09.2023
Industrial Designer
SOUTHER
02.2023 - 04.2023
3D Modeling 2 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
01.2023 - 04.2023
Product Design 3 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
09.2022 - 12.2022
Product Design 2 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
05.2022 - 08.2022
Visual Communication 2 Teacher Assistant
ArtCenter College of Design
01.2022 - 04.2022
Product Designer
Dejin Industrial Development (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
04.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA - Industrial Design
California College of the Arts
Bachelor of Science - BS - Product Design
ArtCenter College of Design
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