Hi, I’m Hongyu Dai, an industrial designer focused on creating intuitive, open hardware, and sustainable products. My work spans design research, material studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across Europe and Asia, with projects in citizen science and open environmental data. I enjoy translating brand identity into tangible product experiences and leading design initiatives that connect people, technology, and responsible materials. I love sharing knowledge through workshops and teaching art to diverse groups, while strengthening communication and collaboration within teams. I’m drawn to community engagement, circular design, and practical, hands-on solutions that address real-world needs.

Hongyu Dai

Hi, I’m Hongyu Dai, an industrial designer focused on creating intuitive, open hardware, and sustainable products. My work spans design research, material studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across Europe and Asia, with projects in citizen science and open environmental data. I enjoy translating brand identity into tangible product experiences and leading design initiatives that connect people, technology, and responsible materials. I love sharing knowledge through workshops and teaching art to diverse groups, while strengthening communication and collaboration within teams. I’m drawn to community engagement, circular design, and practical, hands-on solutions that address real-world needs.

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Hi, I’m Hongyu Dai, an industrial designer focused on creating intuitive, open hardware, and sustainable products. My work spans design research, material studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across Europe and Asia, with projects in citizen science and open environmental data. I enjoy translating brand identity into tangible product experiences and leading design initiatives that connect people, technology, and responsible materials.

I love sharing knowledge through workshops and teaching art to diverse groups, while strengthening communication and collaboration within teams. I’m drawn to community engagement, circular design, and practical, hands-on solutions that address real-world needs.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Circle Leader at Studiefrämjandet
August 1, 2025 - Present
Led the creation of creative workshops and events; taught art lessons to diverse groups; facilitated communication and collaboration; supported community engagement through art programs.
Industrial Designer at Hongyu Dai Design, Sweden
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided design consulting services and led independent product design and development initiatives; engaged in international and interdisciplinary collaboration.
R&D-Industrial Designer at SAFECASST
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed and developed Geiger counters with a focus on usability and field deployment for citizen science; translated brand identity into tangible product experiences; integrated form, function, and user experience for open hardware radiation sensing devices; contributed to projects centered on citizen science and open environmental data.
Product Developer at National Innovation Center par Excellence
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Conceptualized and developed products using recycled construction materials; focused on sustainable and circular design strategies and material research.
Product Design Intern at insdim design office
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Design consulting; contributed to product development and production processes, with a focus on manufacturing and quality checks.
Industrial Design Intern at I.CO Innovative Co-op
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Designed medical and industrial equipment, including surgical devices, with attention to detail and human factors; responsible for sketching, 3D modeling and rendering, supporting prototyping and fabrication; involved in China-Japan joint development projects.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - MFA at Lund University
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Nanjing Forestry University
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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