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Yufeng Lu
Industrial Designer specializing in Medical Device Design & Product Innovation
Profile
Industrial designer with a Master of Science from Drexel University and 3+ years of professional experience in medical robot design at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Led a design team to a Top Design Award in Shanghai. Completed internships at Kohler, KISKA and MatteLab. Strong visual expression skills spanning service design to industrial design across diverse project types.
Experience
Institute of Medical Robotics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021 – 2024 · ShanghaiIndustrial Designer
- Led the design of DBS medical robot project, coordinating with an 8-member engineering team
- Delivered concept-to-prototype design solutions, contributing to Shanghai Top 100+ Design Award
- DBS project selected for exhibition at WDCC 2022 (World Design Cities Conference), Huangpu Riverside, Shanghai
- Conducted user research with Parkinson's patients and surgeons to optimize surgical workflow
MatteLab
2020 · RemoteIndustrial Designer Intern
- Developed design innovation concepts for various consumer products
- Design and visualization for the professional bike seat for DDK
KISKA
2020 · ShanghaiIndustrial Designer Intern
- Designed two-wheel transportation concepts for European market
Kohler
2019 · ShanghaiDesign Assistant Intern
- Contributed to innovation strategy projects in the Kitchen Group
Education
Drexel University
2024 – 2026Master of Science in Design Research
Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts (SIVA)
2016 – 2020Bachelor's in Strategic Design and Innovation
Studied under Hartmut Esslinger (Founder of Frog Design) and Matthew A. Rhoades (Global Creative Director at Nike)
Skills
Modeling
Rendering
Graphic Design
Awards
Selected Projects
GripFlow: Healthy Aging Ritual
2025 – 2026
Designed a grip strength training system for older adults, integrating daily ritual with rehabilitation.
Sports Glasses for CVO
2025 – 2026
Developed performance eyewear integrating fashion and function for athletes with disabilities.
DBS MRI-Compatible Medical Surgical Robot
2021 – 2024
Led industrial design for an automated surgical robot targeting Parkinson's patients and surgeons.
GenZ Furniture Design for Crate & Barrel
2024 – 2025
Conducted branding research and industrial design for Gen Z users in small living spaces.