I'm

Hong Anchen.

Industrial Designer. Mechanical Engineer.

About me

Hi, I'm Hong Anchen


In my journey, I've discovered that understanding users' needs is at the heart of creation. I consider myself fortunate to be a part of truly inspiring projects, connecting with influential and creative individuals who continually fuel my passion. My enthusiasm lies in crafting innovative solutions to real-world problems and enhancing the design of products that surround us. Currently, I'm wholeheartedly pursuing my passion in the field of design.

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Skills

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Teams etc.

Adobe - Photoshop

Adobe - Lightroom

Adobe - Illustrator

Adobe - Indesign

Adobe - XD

Adobe - After Effects

Adobe - Premiere Pro

Rhino - CAD

Free form modelling etc.

Solidworks - CAD

Autodesk Fusion 360

CAD

Creo Parametric - CAD

Parametric CAD

Keyshot - Rendering

Product Renders, Product Animation etc.

Python

Programming, Jupyter Notebook

Procreate

Digital Sketching

Autodesk Sketchbook Pro

Digital Sketching

Education & Experience

 

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Currently pursuing a degree in Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering - Specializing in Design 2022 to 2025

8/1/2022
 

Ngee Ann Polytechnic ( Graduated )

Diploma in Product design and Innovation (2020)

5/5/2020
 

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Chinese Culture & Economics

9/1/2019
 

Alumni Mentor at Swiss Cottage Secondary School ( Left )

Learn More8/21/2020
 

Swiss Cottage Secondary School ( Graduated )

Graduated with a pass in 'O' levels

12/1/2016
 

Systems Engineer Intern (Robotics) at ST Engineering Land Systems - ST kinetics (Left)

Assisted with the defence robotics team by creating unmanned systems through conceptual engineering design works

Learn More5/15/2023
 

Singapore Civil Defence Force - National Service ( 2 years ) - Left

Overall in charge for Media and the Corporate Planning department related stuff in NCDCC HQ.

5/13/2020
 

Kohler Design Studio ( Left )

I was part of the electronics team in Kohler.

Learn More1/23/2020
 

Freelance Designer at ST Engineering Land Systems - ST kinetics ( Left )

Assisted in various projects, for reputable brands for automotive companies such as BYD.

8/1/2019
 

Food Runner @ Paradise Dynasty

2/1/2017

Portfolio Reel

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Projects

Remote Project - Design an innovative solution that consist of a remote control, box and user interface, which creates a new experience in navigating through streaming content in the near future (within 5 years).
Nami (Speaker) - Translating water into motion, sound is influenced by different sound frequencies, producing different wave patterns. I had the honour to display my work at Singaplural 2019.
Leathercraft Project - Through using upcycled leather, and collaboration with Semicolon works. A socially conscious business dedicated to creating an environment of conscious sustainability. Semicolon works specializes in upcycling premium leather offcuts into fun, sleek and yet functional everyday objects.
NCDCC Media & Publicity Graphics - One of my designs for Affirmation Day 2021 for National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC), one of NCDCCs' annual key events. During my stint, i was in-charge of the curation and management of the social media sites and the planner for 2022. It was issued to over 3,000 cadets and teachers etc.
Packaging Project - Innovating new sustainable packaging designs, Improving the existing product’s packaging. As companies seek to improve their packaging frequently, to increase sales, improving consumer’s post purchase experience and advertise their new products.
Toastmaster (Kitchen Product) - How to improve the user's experience in their day to day lives when preparing breakfast in the kitchen? User Interface in the link below*
Marshall Design Concept (Personal Project) - What if the design language of the Marshall Speaker Kilburn is applied to a wireless earpiece? Done in May 2021.
NCDCC 2022 Annual Planner - I designed the 2022 annual planner for the organisation, which was distributed to 4000 cadets, teachers, SCDF and MOE etc.
Toastmaster User Experience - How might we develop a toaster that allows the toast to suit the user’s preference?
Overseas Immersion Challenge ( Smarter Me ) - Smarter Me tasked us to improve their business model to attract more students to join their programmes. Project - How might we create an engaging customer’s journey that leads to conversion?
Social media management & Content creator - Followed the statistics monthly, Content generation (Quiz, video, Interactive posts etc.)
Branding Project (Marketing & Branding) - Marketing my business idea, and at the same time coming out with business model and designing the promotional products etc.
Apple Watch series 3 - Using Autodesk sketchbook pro, I did some conceptual design by digital sketching.
Speaker Project - Choose a existing product, and conceptualise the design.
Guantlet - I 3D scanned my hand, and design and make a gauntlet that is based on the iron man's gauntlet.
Project Tasik - Understanding furnishing design trends within South-East Asia region and adapting those trends into my design. The design is driven by the needs of kindergarten students and teachers, validated through empathy study and research. Aiming at Kampong Naga Kindergarten, a small village in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia, Bandung.
Cereal Dispenser - Designing a dispenser that can dispense cereal easily, in a neat and tidy manner, and encouraging children to have cereals for breakfast. Its is an interactive dispenser, and able to dispense one serving of cereal each time.
Robot Concept - A freelance project ideation for a client

Remote Project - Design an innovative solution that consist of a remote control, box and user interface, which creates a new experience in navigating through streaming content in the near future (within 5 years).
Nami (Speaker) - Translating water into motion, sound is influenced by different sound frequencies, producing different wave patterns. I had the honour to display my work at Singaplural 2019.
Leathercraft Project - Through using upcycled leather, and collaboration with Semicolon works. A socially conscious business dedicated to creating an environment of conscious sustainability. Semicolon works specializes in upcycling premium leather offcuts into fun, sleek and yet functional everyday objects.
NCDCC Media & Publicity Graphics - One of my designs for Affirmation Day 2021 for National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC), one of NCDCCs' annual key events. During my stint, i was in-charge of the curation and management of the social media sites and the planner for 2022. It was issued to over 3,000 cadets and teachers etc.
Packaging Project - Innovating new sustainable packaging designs, Improving the existing product’s packaging. As companies seek to improve their packaging frequently, to increase sales, improving consumer’s post purchase experience and advertise their new products.
Toastmaster (Kitchen Product) - How to improve the user's experience in their day to day lives when preparing breakfast in the kitchen? User Interface in the link below*
Marshall Design Concept (Personal Project) - What if the design language of the Marshall Speaker Kilburn is applied to a wireless earpiece? Done in May 2021.
NCDCC 2022 Annual Planner - I designed the 2022 annual planner for the organisation, which was distributed to 4000 cadets, teachers, SCDF and MOE etc.
Toastmaster User Experience - How might we develop a toaster that allows the toast to suit the user’s preference?
Overseas Immersion Challenge ( Smarter Me ) - Smarter Me tasked us to improve their business model to attract more students to join their programmes. Project - How might we create an engaging customer’s journey that leads to conversion?
Social media management & Content creator - Followed the statistics monthly, Content generation (Quiz, video, Interactive posts etc.)
Branding Project (Marketing & Branding) - Marketing my business idea, and at the same time coming out with business model and designing the promotional products etc.
Apple Watch series 3 - Using Autodesk sketchbook pro, I did some conceptual design by digital sketching.
Speaker Project - Choose a existing product, and conceptualise the design.
Guantlet - I 3D scanned my hand, and design and make a gauntlet that is based on the iron man's gauntlet.
Project Tasik - Understanding furnishing design trends within South-East Asia region and adapting those trends into my design. The design is driven by the needs of kindergarten students and teachers, validated through empathy study and research. Aiming at Kampong Naga Kindergarten, a small village in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia, Bandung.
Cereal Dispenser - Designing a dispenser that can dispense cereal easily, in a neat and tidy manner, and encouraging children to have cereals for breakfast. Its is an interactive dispenser, and able to dispense one serving of cereal each time.
Robot Concept - A freelance project ideation for a client

My design works

For more of my design works, click the link below

It contains my design process behind it (You will be directed to a new window*)

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Links

To learn see more of my design process,  click this link: https://anchenworks.site123.me/ 

Portfolio |Resume_Hong Anchen.pdf| Portfolio_Anchen_2024 ver.pdf


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