Houpu (Hope)
Wang
(He/Him)
+1 (646) 265-4440
wicfly.com
New York City, NY10019
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York, NY
MFA in Interaction Design (Expected May 2026)
Course Assistant in Physical Computing & Smart Objects
Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
B.A. in Industrial Design (2024)
GPA: 3.03/5.0 (Ranked 1st in GPA in 3rd & 4th Year: 4.2)
EXPERIENCE
2022
Graphic Design Intern
Designed online promotional materials and marketing visuals.
2023
Founder, Design Studio Startup 2023
Developed toy IP designs and 3D-printed prototypes with movable joints.
Managed self-media platform for product promotion and customer engagement.
ACHIEVEMENTS
2023
Fatigue Monitoring System for Heavy Industries
Award: Beijing Municipal Third Prize, China "Internet+" Innovation Competition.
Utilized ultrasonic technology to track machinery component wear and predict failures.
Developed a mobile app interface for real-time data visualization.
2022
AI-Assisted Reading Pen & Interactive Books
Award: National Bronze Prize, China "Internet+" Innovation Competition.
Designed an AI-powered educational tool for children, combining gamification with learning.
Established a funding model for education in underprivileged regions.
2022
Smart Waste Classification System
Award: Gold Prize, "Challenge Cup" National Business Plan Competition.
Developed an IoT-based waste management system using barcode scanning and point rewards.
Integrated hardware design with a companion mobile app for community adoption.
PUBLICATION
Research Progress in Nonlinear Ultrasonic Testing for Early Damage in Metal Materials
Published in: Materials (SCI Q1, IF: 3.4)
Role: Second Author | Date: March 8, 2023
Skills & Tools
Design & Research: UX/UI Design, Prototyping, Storytelling, User Research, Information Architecture, Ergonomics
Software: Photoshop, Figma, Adobe XD, Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot, AutoCAD
Prototyping: 3D Printing, Physical Computing, Arduino, Unity
Media & Development: Adobe Premiere Pro, FL Studio, Axure RP
Additional Experience
Head of Copywriting, Student Union (BTBU) – Managed school event promotions and official content creation.
Houpu (Hope)
Wang
(He/Him)
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York, NY
MFA in Interaction Design (Expected May 2026)
Course Assistant in Physical Computing & Smart Objects
Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
B.A. in Industrial Design (2024)
GPA: 3.03/5.0 (Ranked 1st in GPA in 3rd & 4th Year: 4.2)
EXPERIENCE
2023
Graphic Design Intern 2022
Designed online promotional materials and marketing visuals.
2022
Founder, Design Studio Startup 2023
Developed toy IP designs and 3D-printed prototypes with movable joints.
Managed self-media platform for product promotion and customer engagement.
ACHIEVEMENTS
2023
Fatigue Monitoring System for Heavy Industries
Award: Beijing Municipal Third Prize, China "Internet+" Innovation Competition.
Utilized ultrasonic technology to track machinery component wear and predict failures.
Developed a mobile app interface for real-time data visualization.
2022
AI-Assisted Reading Pen & Interactive Books
Award: National Bronze Prize, China "Internet+" Innovation Competition.
Designed an AI-powered educational tool for children, combining gamification with learning.
Established a funding model for education in underprivileged regions.
2022
Smart Waste Classification System
Award: Gold Prize, "Challenge Cup" National Business Plan Competition.
Developed an IoT-based waste management system using barcode scanning and point rewards.
Integrated hardware design with a companion mobile app for community adoption.
PUBLICATION
Research Progress in Nonlinear Ultrasonic Testing for Early Damage in Metal Materials
Published in: Materials (SCI Q1, IF: 3.4)
Role: Second Author | Date: March 8, 2023
Skills & Tools
Design & Research: UX/UI Design, Prototyping, Storytelling, User Research, Information Architecture, Ergonomics
Software: Photoshop, Figma, Adobe XD, Rhino, SolidWorks, Keyshot, AutoCAD
Prototyping: 3D Printing, Physical Computing, Arduino, Unity
Media & Development: Adobe Premiere Pro, FL Studio, Axure RP
Additional Experience
Head of Copywriting, Student Union (BTBU) – Managed school event promotions and official content creation.