YIFEI PENG Cell: 5186185070 | Email: pengyf01@gmail.com Address: Ithaca, NY | LinkedIn | Design Portfolio
L ANG UAG E Ch in es e ( M a n dari n) Mot h er Ton gue En gl i sh Advan ced
SK I L L Design Parametric Modeling 3D Sculpting Prototyping Graphic Design
A B OUT I am a product-interdisciplinary designer with seven years of experience in parametric modeling, material research, and rapid prototyping. I am adapted to multidisciplinary team working environments, and I am skillful at observation, planning, learning, problem-solving, and presentation. I am eager to utilize my knowledge and skills to design exciting consumer hardware products while achieving personal and professional growth.
E D U CATION 2020-2022
M.S. Matter Design Computation - GPA 4.0 Cornell University / Thesis Chair : Jenny Sabin
2018-2020
M.S. Communication & Rhetoric Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2015-2020
B. Architecture Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Product Management
Teamwork Interdisciplinary Communication Project Management Presentation & Writing
Research
PR OFE S S ION A L EXPER IEN CE 2021-2022
Material Study
- Planned and conducted studies on furniture making using composite knit materials - Created design iterations for prototying - Produced testing samples for heat processing - Designed construction workflows and built jigs for prototype production
HCI Study Workflow Design Data Analysis Design Automation
Software Rhinoceros
2021-2022
Grasshopper Adobe Suite Maya Zbrush Fusion360 Python RobotStudio Shima Apex
Research Associate Cornell Robotic Construction Lab - Built an automated parametric design workflow using Grasshopper to convert designs of wooden structures into manufacturable components - Optimized the design-to-fabrication process for robotic log cutting to increase material utilization - Designed jigs used in prototyping - Assisted with robot operation
Vray
Arduino
Research Associate Jenny Sabin Lab
2019-2019
Architectural Design Intern HUGE Design Studios Shanghai - Assisted in the wine cellar interior design project - Managed and updated the firm’s project catalog