Timeline: 2003. MAY - Present
Material: Homo Sapiens
Chunti Yang is an Industrial Designer with a passion for product design and UI/UX innovation. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and has taken Product Design and Development courses at MIT. She has cultivated a diverse skill set spanning design strategy, user experience, and technical prototyping.
Her work spans eVTOL industrial design, UI/UX, and artistic exhibitions, blending technical expertise with creative problem-solving. She has held a solo art exhibition at MORA Art Museum and worked as an illustrator for the book “Summer Harvest”, published on Amazon. Chunti’s approach to design is rooted in human-centered innovation, aiming to enhance everyday experiences through thoughtful, strategic solutions.
Beyond design, she is a martial artist, holding a black belt in Tai Chi and multiple gold medals in national competitions. She also co-founded the Tai-Chi Youth Group in New York, showcasing her dedication to both design and cultural engagement.
Rhode Island, USA
BFA in Industrial Design
Brown UniversityRhode Island, USA
Cross-Registered Student
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusetts, USA
Cross-Registered Student
Graphic & UI/UX: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom), Figma, Microsoft Office Suite, Procreate
Fabrication Tools: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Wood Shop, Metal Shop
EXPERIENCE
• Assisted in the design and development of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft
• Conducted user research in Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Guilin, and Shanghai to refine product designs
• Utilized SolidWorks, Shapr3D, KeyShot, and Procreate for customized design solutions
MORA Art Museum – Solo Art Exhibition • Showcased 19 artworks (10 paintings, 9 3D works) in a week-long exhibition
• Attracted 500+ visitors, receiving positive feedback from diverse audiences
• Created an exhibition website in collaboration with MORA Art Museum
“Summer Harvest” Book – Book Illustrator
• Created 13 illustrations, including cover and back art
• Published on Amazon, visualizing short stories into compelling artworks
RISD Pre-College Program – Teaching Assistant
• Assisted in teaching Exploration in Design, guiding students in design concepts & techniques
• Conducted workshops and hands-on sessions, providing personalized feedback
New Energy Education – Art & Creative Design Teacher
• Taught drawing and design to children ages 6-12, fostering creativity through hands-on learning
Visual & Media Arts Award at Jericho Public Library Art Show
Gold Medalist in 24 Tai-chi Quan & Fan at the 3rd Pan American Kung Fu & Tai Ji Quan Championships
Gold & Silver Medals at the 10th US International Wushu-Kungfu Tournament
Co-founder of the Tai-Chi Youth Group in New York