I am an engineering-driven Industrial/Product Designer based in Germany, with experience in furniture, consumer products, and interior-related components. My background combines structural mechanics, CMF, and user-centered design, allowing me to translate brand identity and functional requirements into manufacturable, high-quality solutions. I have worked across the full design process—from concept development and sketching to CAD modeling, photorealistic rendering, prototyping, and production-ready documentation—while collaborating closely with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers. I am motivated to contribute my structured, detail-oriented approach and strong sense of materials, interiors, and product systems to a design-led, high-quality environment.

Yanqiu Zhou

I am an engineering-driven Industrial/Product Designer based in Germany, with experience in furniture, consumer products, and interior-related components. My background combines structural mechanics, CMF, and user-centered design, allowing me to translate brand identity and functional requirements into manufacturable, high-quality solutions. I have worked across the full design process—from concept development and sketching to CAD modeling, photorealistic rendering, prototyping, and production-ready documentation—while collaborating closely with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers. I am motivated to contribute my structured, detail-oriented approach and strong sense of materials, interiors, and product systems to a design-led, high-quality environment.

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I am an engineering-driven Industrial/Product Designer based in Germany, with experience in furniture, consumer products, and interior-related components. My background combines structural mechanics, CMF, and user-centered design, allowing me to translate brand identity and functional requirements into manufacturable, high-quality solutions.

I have worked across the full design process—from concept development and sketching to CAD modeling, photorealistic rendering, prototyping, and production-ready documentation—while collaborating closely with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers. I am motivated to contribute my structured, detail-oriented approach and strong sense of materials, interiors, and product systems to a design-led, high-quality environment.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2026 - Present
Freelance product design work: structural design of STEM children's DIY toys; full-cycle development of custom prototype products; aligned with brand positioning and supplier requirements; delivered production-ready drawings and specified material/ manufacturing processes; collaboration with manufacturers and supply chain partners to ensure manufacturability and transport efficiency.
Product Designer at Ninja Ice Cream Maker
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Ergonomic redesign of Ninja ice cream maker; improved mechanical interaction system to enhance button usability, operation stability, and ergonomic efficiency; generated 2D production drawings and specs from 3D models; iterative prototyping and testing to validate form and function; collaborated with engineers and suppliers to finalize production-ready design.
Product Designer at Qiu Design
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Projects: Sesame oil container & packaging design; full-cycle design for 'Fine Lumens' reading lamps; conducted market trend & competitor analysis and integrated customer requirements into product positioning and brand-aligned design concepts; developed concepts through sketching, 3D modeling and photorealistic rendering (SolidWorks/Rhino + KeyShot); used AI-based visualization tools to explore form and CMF variations; built digital and physical prototypes; iterated geometry and internal structures based on testing and feedback; collaborated with engineers and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and cost/transport efficiency.

Education

at University of Glasgow
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
at Glasgow School of Art
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
at Donghua University
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services