Contact
rdannywang@gmail.com
919-889-0510
Education
NC State University
Class of 2024
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Skills
Digital
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Procreate, SOLIDWORKS, Blender, Keyshot, Final Cut Pro, Figma, WordPress
Analog
Sketching, Marker Rendering, Hands-on Prototyping, Critical Thinking
Experience
Milwaukee Tool – Industrial Design Intern
Jan 2025 – Present
• Independently in charge of developing designs for rapid prototyping and user validation as the voice of ID in a cross-functional team, working with Overseas vendors in a fast-paced environment to deliver real products for the lighting and lifestyle market
Freelance – Industrial Designer/Consultant
Aug 2024 – Present
• Worked with a client in North Carolina to develop patents and manufacture-ready CAD for a commercial hydroponics startup, developing drawings and assemblies in SOLIDWORKS
Garmin – Industrial Design Intern
May 2023 – Aug 2023
• Developed designs for a dive propulsion vehicle (DPV) to expand Garmin’s dive portfolio, re-imagining Garmin’s design language to better accommodate a larger scale product
• Conducted user research, sketch concept development, and demonstrated a problem-solving mindset while performing advanced surface modeling in SOLIDWORKS
3M – Industrial Design Intern
June 2022 – Aug 2022
• Developed designs for the Safety and Industrial Business Group that align with 3M’s established visual brand language
• Applied consumer insights and user-centered design principles to improve the functionality and aesthetics of existing products which improves the user experience
• Worked on a collaborative product design project with cross-disciplinary interns, employing strategic thinking to build mockups for a skincare solution
NC State College of Design – Gallery Designer
June 2021 – Aug 2021
Worked on designing and building multiple product display units for NC State’s new industrial design building, where many works of alumni are showcased. End products include felt panel graphics, faucet stands, and a levitating shoe wall
Wolfgang A Cappella – Music Director/President
Mar 2023 – May 2024
Acted as Music Director and interim President for a collegiate a cappella group, setting clear goals to drive the group’s musical growth and performance excellency. Responsible for arranging songs, experimenting with musical concepts, and leading the group during rehearsals and workshops
Achievements
Patent: Crayon recycling cartridge
Publication Number-US10144158
NCSU College of Design Leaders Council Meeting Student Presenter
2024 IDSA Student Merit Award Winner
Interests
Breaking (dance), Music, TV & Film, Baking
Ask me about my songwriting projects!!!