INFORMATION
Industrial & Product Designer
Based in Providence, RI
Portfolio
shawndudesign.com
sdu03@risd.edu
@_dsyy830
SHAWN DU
About
I’m a sophomore Industrial Design student at Rhode Island School of Design, working across physical products, lighting, and playful objects. I like projects that combine careful craft with systems thinking—whether that’s inclusive sports equipment for blind and low-vision athletes, brand-driven lamps, or modular desk tools. My process moves between sketching, CAD, rapid prototyping, and user testing to turn small observations from daily life into tangible designs.
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
BFA Industrial Design, expected 2028
Providence, RI
Selected coursework:
Design Principles · Wood I · EFS Design · EFS Spacial Dynamics · Intro to ID · Inclusive Sports Design (MustardTek collab)
EXPERIENCE
MustardTek — Inclusive Product Design Intern
Summer 2025 · Onsite · Shanghai, China
Developed BLV sports audio and tactile systems (blind basketball, floor curling, bowling, baseball); designed 3D-printed cases, tactile boards, and documentation for continued development.
RISD — EFS Design Teaching Assistant
2025–present · Providence, RI
Support first-year studios with demos, feedback, and shop guidance; teaching students with Rhino/3D printing workflows.
RISD CSSA (Chinese Student & Scholar Association) — Publicity & Events
2024–present · Providence, RI
Plan and promote student events, design visual materials, and coordinate communication across clubs and administration.