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Industrial design professional focused on objects, emotions, and human-centered interactions—building prototypes and experiences from concept through fabrication. Leads design and fabrication workflows, mentors makers, and collaborates with teams and manufacturers to turn ideas into production-ready outcomes.…

Portia Chiu

Designer, Product Designer, Graphic Designer, +5

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Industrial design professional focused on objects, emotions, and human-centered interactions—building prototypes and experiences from concept through fabrication. Leads design and fabrication workflows, mentors makers, and collaborates with teams and manufacturers to turn ideas into production-ready outcomes.…

Available to hire

Industrial design professional focused on objects, emotions, and human-centered interactions—building prototypes and experiences from concept through fabrication. Leads design and fabrication workflows, mentors makers, and collaborates with teams and manufacturers to turn ideas into production-ready outcomes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Design / Maker (Stainless steel component production & jewelry assembly)

September 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026

Worked with manufacturers to produce stainless steel components, then hand-assembled and finished bracelets, necklaces, and earrings into final products. Maintained brand presence while abroad by producing inventory in bulk ahead of departure and delegating day-to-day sales to an hired team member.

Design Intern / Graduate Teaching Assistant & Fabrication Shop Monitor at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

September 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026

Supported UI/UX design and fabrication shop operations across woodshop, laser lab, and makerspace. Managed equipment maintenance, materials organization, and shop safety standards. Provided technical guidance and mentorship on fabrication methods and troubleshot real-time issues during builds to keep production moving smoothly.

Founder & Designer at Yu Accessories & Sha Sha Shop

April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2025

Designed merchandising concepts through production-ready files. Coordinated directly with manufacturers on print and material specifications, translating design intent into deliverable product assets and overseeing execution.