+ I am open to full-time opportunities starting in 2025.

Hi, I’m Charlene — an Industrial Design and Creative Technologist. I love bringing ideas to life through prototyping and turning stories into Inclusive and Tangible Experiences. With over 3 years of work experience as a branding and product designer, I discovered my true calling lies in industrial design and advocating for the disability community.

As a Graduate Student Researcher at UC Berkeley’s Disability Lab and a volunteer at the Museum of Craft and Design, I am continually inspired to bridge the gap between people and technology through innovative, creative solutions that promote inclusivity and connection.

Feature Projects

Professional Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

UI/UX Design Intern

Humind

Jan 2024 - Present

Student Researcher  

UC Berkeley Disability Lab

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

Industrial Design Intern

Tang-Cao Industrial Design

Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

Industrial Design Intern

Greenroom

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

Director of Product Design

STEP V

Jul 2024 - Oct 2024

Brand Strategy Intern

MissPoppins

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

Brand Design Consultant

GOGONUTS

Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

Freelance Designer

STEPX, STEPV, Peeta TakexTake, Holmes Integrated Pest Agency, Gojinshan Peanut Brittle (& others)

Education

Sep 2023 – Dec 2024

Master of Design in Human Computer Interaction

University of California, Berkeley

Sep 2016 – Jun 2020

BA Industrial Design

Shih Chien University

Skills

3D Design & Skilled Software

Rhino, PTC Creo, Grasshopper, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Keyshot, Blender, Figma, Procreate, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Python, MidJourney

Fabrication

CNC machining, laser cutting/engraving, 3D printing, woodworking, metalworking, electronics assembly, welding, vacuum forming, sewing

Design Methodologies

inclusive and accessible design, human-centered design, sketching, marketing analysis, user research, A/B testing, storyboarding, and visual storytelling
charlene.lu755@gmail.com  /  © charlene lu 2024