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Hi!  I'm Kanjana Mathongsa

Base in Irvine, California 

I'm a product designer that combines creativity, technical skills, and user-centered design to create innovative and functional products that enhance user experiences. I strive to design sustainable and practical products that cater to a diverse range of users, with much of my inspiration drawn from the natural world and the people around me. My unwavering passion is to create every item with an abundance of love and honesty.

EDUCATION

Otis College of Art and Design

B.F.A.  2018

Major Product Design

Minor Contemporary Ceramic

With Honor and Dean's List

SKILLS

Skills 

Teaching, Ceramic, Furniture design, Website/mobil design, Social media management, Drawing, illustration, Branding, Product photography, Content creator, Presentations, and Designing installations

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Soft Skill

Dependability​, Teamwork, Problem solver,, Creative thinker, Design,  Critique, Presentation, Communication, Market Research, Prioritization, Time management, and Sociable

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Tools

Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Social media (Instagram), Keyshots, SolidWorks, Slides, Canva, Zoom, Shopify

EXPERIENCE

H FINE ART STUDIO

Instructor                                                                                                 2023- Present

  • Create wireframe, market competitive and user research, e-commerce website, design logo, and advertisement through social media receive over a 3 millions views and growing over 3,000 followers over 2 weeks.

  • Redesigning the current products and creating fresh, trendy and fashionable goods that offers to enhance the brand's popularity.

  • Lead a product design vision by concepting and specifying user flows, interfaces, interactions, and overall experiences via mockups, diagrams, and prototypes.

 

MommadeUQ

Product Designer ( Freelance)                                                              2022-2023

  • Create wireframe, market competitive and user research, e-commerce website, design logo, and advertisement through social media receive over a 3 millions views and growing over 3,000 followers over 2 weeks.

  • Redesigning the current products and creating fresh, trendy and fashionable goods that offers to enhance the brand's popularity.

  • Lead a product design vision by concepting and specifying user flows, interfaces, interactions, and overall experiences via mockups, diagrams, and prototypes.

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BeeKind Foundation

Product Designer ( Internship)                                                               2021

  •  Designed and created 30+ unique ceramic honey pots by conducting market research, sketching, and applying visual design principles.

  • Prioritize effective communication and collaboration with all parties involved in the product development process, from conception to launch, to ensure that the final product meets or exceeds customer expectations.

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Louvre

Product Designer ( Internship)                                                               2021

  • I had the opportunity to assist in the creation of ceramic tableware products that perfectly matched customers' home decor themes, contributing to the growth of the business.

  • I played a crucial role in managing market sales and ensuring product availability, which helped to boost business growth by increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Otis College of Art and Design

Teacher Assistance                                                                         2022-2023

  • Assisting students with assignments individually or in small groups, creating and implementing lesson plans, and keeping records of student progress.

  • Ability to assist students in their academic pursuits by providing homework help and support when they struggled.

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Otis College of Art and Design

Wood and Metal Shop TSS                                                             2022-2023

  • Provides students and/or faculty with technical assistance and/or guidance in the operation of general machine shop equipment.

  • Comply with policies, rules and regulations and reporting requirements relating to safety/heath, performance standards, operating procedures, processes, and training.

FUN!

As a product designer, I will never stop learning new skills and hobbies. All the fun things includes designing furnitures from wood, metal and ceramic, packaging, ui/ ux, illustration, drawing, solid work, ceramic, sewing,  mold making and more. 

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Ceramic/ Teaching

Woodworking

Welding

Sewing ( Machine and Hand)

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Solidwork

Adobe

UX/UI

Drawing

LIFE BEYOND DESIGN

Spending time with my family, appreciating the beauty of nature, traveling to new destinations, learning about diverse cultures, sampling different cuisines, and creating art wherever I go are all activities that I hold dear. However, above all else, I maintain an unwavering sense of curiosity about the world.

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