Yiyuan Li

Industrial and Product Designer

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

Pursuing a B.I.D. in Industrial & Product Design at Pratt Institute with minors in UI/UX, Interior Design, and Sustainability. I’m especially passionate about creating thoughtful, human-centered solutions—whether that’s through digital interfaces or physical products. I thrive in interdisciplinary environments and am driven by a strong belief that good design should serve both people and the planet. With strong proficiencies in 3D modeling (SolidWorks, Rhino, Blender, AutoCAD) and UX/UI design, I bring both technical precision and creative vision to my projects. I value user experience at every step—digging deep into research, mapping user journeys, and prototyping experiences that are intuitive, accessible, and impactful. Let’s connect! Reach me at [email protected].

Experience

  • GBCS Group (Remote)
    • 3D Design Lead
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      Managed cross-functional intern teams, driving project progress, quality, and collaboration. Delegated tasks strategically, maintained organized documentation, onboarded and trained new members, and oversaw urgent high-impact projects, including client-facing deliverables.

    • Customer Experience Assistant
      Aug 2025 - Oct 2025 · 3 mos

      I bridge strategy, design, and client relations to drive impactful results. My role involves leading initiatives that connect C-suite executives with innovative fleet management solutions, creating high-impact presentations and proposals, and collaborating across teams to deliver tailored solutions. Leverage design expertise to craft persuasive, visually compelling pitch materials.

    • 3D Design Intern
      Jun 2025 - Oct 2025 · 5 mos

      Used Blender to design and animate product scenarios, mechanical concepts, and interface components, aligning visual communication with environmental impact goals. Collaborated closely with web, development, and product teams to ensure cohesive integration of 3D content within larger product narratives and brand systems.

  • UX Designer at Pathrise Education
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Designing interactive engagement features to support students in essay writing, interview prep, task nudges, and scholarship tracking. Conducting competitor research and user interviews to enhance the student application journey. Developing high-fidelity wireframes for Non-AI MVP features while mapping future AI-powered enhancements. Collaborating with interns across workstreams to ensure a cohesive and intuitive user experience.

  • Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, New York, United States · On-site)
    • Teaching Assistant
      Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 · 4 mos

      Assisted faculty with design instruction, providing guidance on ideation, cardboard prototyping, and construction techniques; Offered one-on-one feedback and troubleshooting support to students during studio sessions and project critiques; Supported classroom logistics and helped foster a positive, creative learning environment

    • Climate Story Toy Designer
      Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Design a set of toy for teaching 8-10 kids about climate change in NYC public school. Conducted market research and user analysis. Developed structure design and created 3D models. Produced renderings to visualize concepts. Fabricated prototypes to test with kids and refine project elements. Collaborated with team to align project with educational objectives.

    • Mycelium Exhibition Asistant
      Feb 2024 - May 2024 · 4 mos

      Designed and fabricated mycelium tile exhibition. Led mycelium cultivation and production processes. Assisted in overall exhibition design and installation.

  • User Experience Researcher at Earth Matter NY
    Feb 2024 - May 2024 · 4 mos

    Developed user research for Earth Matter composting project. Analyzed collected data to identify users’ actual needs and key trends. Designed informative poster for reporting purposes. Collaborated on final report preparation. Demonstrated strong organizational and analytical skills throughout research process.