Zihao Yu studies Product Design at Central South University of Forestry and Technology. He is passionate about user research and creating design solutions that resonate with people. His research focus is furniture design, with a focus on addressing genuine user needs. Yu has a background in product design and enjoys drawing since childhood.
I am Yu Zihao, currently studying Product Design at Central South University of Forestry and Technology. My journey in design began with a background in product design, where I learned the philosophy of human-centered design. Over the years, I have found joy in conducting user research, observing user behavior, and creating design solutions that truly resonate with people.
In China, there is a concept called "humanistic care." I believe that integrating this concept into product design can effectively clarify the relationship between people and products, which has also influenced my design approach.
With the advent of the Information Age and the era of Artificial Intelligence, human scientific and technological advances are progressing rapidly. Increasingly, there is a focus on personalized customization and product designs tailored to specific demographics.
E-EARS is an intelligent eyewear designed for the hearing impaired. This smart eyewear provides features such as AR digital lens interaction, hazard alerts, and music vibration media functions. Combining style with functionality, allows the hearing impaired to better integrate into daily life and enhance their quality of life.
I believe the biggest challenge is identifying the genuine pain points of specific demographics and finding ways to analyze and address these pain points.
This encourages and emboldens my learning, inspiring me to explore more opportunities on the path of future design.
Solve real-world problems, prioritize people, and break boundaries.
China's science and technology are advancing rapidly, requiring more and more people to adapt to it. Many designers are actively integrating designs that meet people's real needs.
Today, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, which can handle many tasks, designers are constantly pondering, questioning, and becoming more innovative.
Stay passionate, stay grounded, stay innovative.
Identify and analyze problems.
I once dreamed of becoming a fashion designer.
My friends, family, and teachers who have tirelessly nurtured me have continuously supported me on my design journey, inspiring my creativity.
Being excited and facing challenges.
E-EARS is a concept glasses which is designed for the hearing impaired, combining digital lens interaction technology and sensor technology. And even it shows a combination of style and functionality, which can provide voice subtitle conversion …
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Zihao Yu studies Product Design at Central South University of Forestry and Technology. He is passionate about user research and creating design solutions that resonate with people. His research focus is furniture design, with a focus on addressing genuine user needs. Yu has a background in product design and enjoys drawing since childhood.
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