Sihan Zheng
A
Design
Engineer

Hey, Sihan here.👋
I'm an Innovation Design Engineer.
My goal is to turn pioneering ideas into tangible results through the blend of Engineering and Design studies to create user-centric Products.

Whether you’re building a new product, refining an idea, or exploring how engineering and design can better serve real people—let’s chat. I’m always open to exciting challenges and meaningful collaborations.

My skills

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Things I'm pretty great at
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Sweet stuff I do
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My skills
 • 
Things I'm pretty great at
 • 
Sweet stuff I do
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I Seek

I believe that thoughtful research is the foundation of impactful design. I use empathy and analytical thinking to deeply understand user needs and the systems they operate within.

Design Research

User Interview & Field Observation

Opportunity Framing

Competitive Analysis

Affinity Mapping

I Design

I translate research into meaningful design through wireframes, prototypes, and visual storytelling that bring ideas to life with purpose and clarity.

        UX/UI Design

   Journey Mapping

                       Prototyping (Low/High Fidelity)

    Interaction Design

Visual Design

I Create

I create tangible, testable, and scalable solutions that bridge concept and reality. With a foundation in engineering and data, I bring ideas to life through technical implementation and iterative experimentation.

CAD Modeling (SolidWorks, Rhino)

           Coding (Python, MATLAB)

Mechanical Engineering Design

Data Acquisition & Analysis

Additive Manufacturing & CNC

A  little  about me.

    I completed my undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on manufacturing at Boston University.
    Currently, I’m pursuing my Master’s in Engineering Design Innovation at Northwestern University, where I’m learning to integrate human-centered design with technical problem-solving.
    My goal is to become a multidisciplinary collaborator—someone who can communicate fluently with both designers and engineers to bring ideas to life.

I'm a backcountry skier, cat-father, sketcher, photographer, & lifelong learner. In every part of my life - I'm grateful for the chance to create, connect, and contribute. Each day brings a new story to build, and I’m excited to keep shaping something meaningful.