Fong-Yun Su

•Consult with customers and business partners to analyze complex design requirements, translating needs into robust, manufacturable design solutions that align with real-world production constraints •Support design manager in establishing team objectives and vision and assist in optimizing the workflow between different departments in order to improve work efficiency •Provide guidance, technical assistance, and structured coaching in packaging methodologies for new team members •Worked cross functionally to provide technical support by providing CAD drawings, proposing potential design solutions, and optimizing designs.

•Identified customer design needs while considering the manufacturing reality, respecting deadlines and budget to the customer's satisfaction •Worked cross-functionally by providing technical support to Sales, Customer Service, Production, Graphic teams, and customers as well as external vendors. •Developed innovative design solutions and identified for design improvement. •Supported design manager in establishing team objectives and vision

•Analyzed customer needs in order to come up with the best design solutions while respecting deadlines, manufacturing restrictions, and budget •Identified opportunities for improvement in package design and propose ideas/solutions to customers •Coordinated packaging projects from start to finish by collaborating with departments such as sales, customer service, graphic design, operations, production, and shipping. •Performed CAD drawing via ArtiosCAD and provide technical support to vendors and customers

•Devised packaging solutions and designs focused on sustainability and the environment. •Conducted internal and external customer interviews to determine needs while also paying attention to timelines, budget, manufacturing constrains, and customers’ satisfaction. •Utilized ArtiosCAD to create 2D drawings and 3D renderings for packaging design •Created corrugated samples for customer review and approval

•Participated in an accessible kitchen knife project targeting people with limited fine motor skills •Led a team of 3 people and was responsible for project management, task distribution, and engaging with and interviewing external clients for product feedback •Conducted the entire design thinking process, including design research, ideation, prototyping, and user testing •Worked collaboratively with engineers and physical therapists

•Participated in two projects; Product design (chair design) & Jewelry design (ring design). •Assisted with the entire design process, from initial research, ideation, to final product manufacturing •Communicated with RIT faculties for consultation and suggestion about projects •Instructed faculty manager about professional skills in Jewelry Design & Making

•Participated in an inclusive game design project for kids with a variety of abilities •Led 4-people team, and was in charge of tracking the team schedule, assigning tasks based on teammates’ expertise, and reporting weekly achievements to the manager •Communicated with experts, potential buyers, and end users •Created a potential solution based on design research, interview, ideation, concept validation, and idea refinement

•Assisted with preparing a design show, including brainstorming ideas, manufacturing jewelries, and arranging final exhibition •Acquired wood working experience and combined materials techniques •Enhanced hand-crafting skills, and gained understanding on exhibition arrangement

Thesis Project: Structural Packaging Design Courses Taken: -Illustration/Sketching -Design Thinking -Technology Studio(Autodesk Fusion 360) -Glass Process -Design Research and Proposals -Furniture Design -Quilting -Experimental Studio (Fusion 360 & CAD Sketch) Extracurricular Activity: President/ RIT Taiwanese Student Association

Courses Taken: -Fundamentals of Metalsmithing Computer Added Jewelry -Design and Metalsmith -Jewelry Design Illustration -Wax Modeling & Casting -Enameling & Mounting, Setting Stones -Psychology of Arts and Design Silversmith -Metalwork and Multiple Medium -Gemology Extracurricular Activities: Captain/ Volleyball School Team General Manager/ Fine Art Department Student Association Event Planner/ Cultural Extension Service Group