Zhaoning

Jony

Yuan

Zhaoning (Jony) is a passionate and versatile RCA graduate with a solid foundation in industrial design, with experience in design research, 3D modelling & rendering, prototyping, graphic design and storytelling.

He is able to adapt swiftly to new challenges, thrive in collaborative environments and committed to continuous learning and refining a diverse skillset to create innovative and impactful designs.

Aesthetic Engineer

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Innovation Artisan

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Creative Virtuoso

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Imagination Maestro

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Idea Sculptor

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Aesthetic Engineer / Innovation Artisan / Creative Virtuoso / Imagination Maestro / Idea Sculptor /

01 / Contact

E-mail: zhaoning.jony.yuan@gmail.com

Phone: Request number by email

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonydesign/

Website: https://jony.design

02 / Work Experience

  • China’s leading online entertainment platform. iq.com

    Digital Media Designer (Part-time) Apr. 2018 - May 2021

    • Designed visually engaging animated presentations for iQIYI’s international press launches within the client’s brand visual guidelines.

    • Collaborated closely with the client throughout the process, analysing design requirements, organising a vast array of source materials, and streamlining workflow.

    • Utilised strong time management skills to meet unexpected demands from various departments, tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality presentation design, video editing and stage display mockups.

    • Was offered a longer term position.

    Post-Release Intern Nov. 2020 - Feb. 2021

    • Conducted quality inspection, calibration, and editing of upcoming TV dramas, films, and variety shows according to different release standards.

    • Temporarily transferred to the Legal Affairs Department to assist with the organisation and editing of documents.

    • Edited posters for TV dramas, films and variety shows.

    • Participated in the design of a company gift presented to clients.

  • A YC-invested startup for personalised daily nutrition.

    Design Intern Apr. 2020 - Jul. 2020

    • Engaged in all design-related tasks required for a retail start-up company.

    • Integrated the demands of different teams, transforming them into professional design requirements that dictated deliverables.

    • Collaborated with visual designers to accomplish e-commerce related tasks. (Banners, posters, pop-ups, product details pages, etc.)

    • Independently completed the main visual design for the “Xiaomi” e-commerce Father’s Day event in 2020.

    • Supported the IT Team (product managers and front-end developers) in developing UI/UX design for the app, and successfully launched 1 new feature.

    • Collaborated with the Supply Chain Team to develop product packaging. Participated in the whole process of 2 new product packaging projects, including planning, design, prototyping, printing and promotion.

    • Managed visual design for social media platforms to support the Marketing Team.

    • Collaborated with the Marketing Team in analysing and optimising the user experience of current physical products.

    • Led the selection, design, prototyping, and promotion of 2 merchandise products.

    • Conducted preliminary research for new product development, and reported to the CEO.

    • Assisted in onboarding new designers.

    • Secured a full-time position.

03 / Projects

  • OPPO is the world's fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer.

    Feb. - Nov. 2022

    • Independently developed "ModuLens" - a modular AR headset, selected as one of the top 10 projects in the mid-term of the competition, funded by OPPO for continued research and development.

    • OPPO × RCA 2022 Design Competition Winner.

    • Participated in the 2022 London Design Festival exhibition.

    • Work published on RCA and LDF websites.

  • The program is led by China Association for Science and Technology & Ministry of Education.

    Dec. 2018 - Oct. 2019, Team Project

    • As the initiator and team leader, led a team of 3 members from the School of Software, School of Mathematics and Statistics, and School of Humanities to complete a project on "Industrial Design Framework-based System for Controlling Blue-Green Algae Blooms."

    • Coordinated efforts to successfully complete the project and published a paper in a national journal.

04 / Skills

  • Industrial Design Design research, identifying user needs, concept development, 3D sketching and visualisation, human factors and ergonomics, prototyping and testing, design for manufacturing and the environment. Collaboration and communication, project management.

    • Design Softwares Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dimension), Autodesk Fusion 360 (Modelling + Rendering + Animation), KeyShot, Sketch, Figma.

    • 3D Printing Skilled in operating 3D printers, using slicing software and adjusting model details for optimal printing results.

  • Graphic Design Proficient in Adobe Suite. Skilled in utilising Midjourney for creating concept illustrations. Possessing solid typography and layout skills. Experienced in designing banners, posters, social media images, and brochures.

  • AI Tools Proficient in integrating AI tools into existing workflows, including Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT and Midjourney.

  • Photography Skilled in taking high-quality photos for a variety of purposes, including product, food, portrait and landscape photography. Hardware: Operating SLR cameras. Software: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop.

  • Videography Experienced in the whole process of short film production. Including storytelling, storyboarding, filming and film editing. Experienced in recruiting and effectively communicating with crew members and actors. Hardware: Operating cameras and portable camera stabilisers. Software: Final Cut Pro, Media Encoder.

  • Adaptability Learning new skills and softwares quickly.

05 / Education

  • in Design Products

    Royal College of Art, London

    Sep. 2021 - Jun. 2023

  • in Industrial Design

    Beijing University of Technology, Beijing

    Sep. 2016 - Jul. 2020

    GPA: 3.82/4.00

06 / Exhibitions

  • “ModuLens” 2022 London Design Festival (LDF), Sep. 2022, sponsored by OPPO

  • "Product Design for Emergency Bed Expansion” 2021 World Industrial Design Conference (WIDC) Exhibition, Oct. 2021

07 / Awards

  • Outstanding Graduate of Beijing, by Beijing Education Commission, Jul. 2020

  • Outstanding Graduate of Beijing University of Technology, by BJUT, Jul. 2020

  • Outstanding Graduate Design, by College of Art and Design, BJUT, Jul. 2020