Fei Gao

MDes/MBA 2009
 
Product Design



project 1: Boeing Ambulance Chair
Working with Boeing to solve for on-board medical emergency. My team of 3 interviewed passengers, flight attendants, paramedics, plane designers and engineers. We proposed a compact and mobile solution and delivered sketches, computer model, physical prototypes and a detailed graphic scenario.
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personal statement
I worked in car design. I came to ID for its user-centered approach and strategic thinking. Good at working with researchers and strategists in creating and developing concepts. Strong in pushing concepts into production-ready stage with engineers. I want to work in a company that consists of passionate designers who live on creating brilliant products.
project 2: Shufu
Designing an interactive bathroom experience. As a team, we focused on redefining the bathroom as the 'transitioning' space both physically and emotionally. The proposal is a shape-changing bathtub with an immersive environment.
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project 3: Back pack & helmet case
Designing helmet compatible back pack and helmet case for two extreme-sports brands.
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