I’ve always loved to draw. Growing up, my world was filled with Japanese manga and anime, and soon enough, my school textbooks were covered with character sketches. I always knew I wanted to be an artist. So when the opportunity came to switch my major from architecture to industrial design, I didn’t hesitate.

Early into my industrial design journey, I discovered a natural ability to visualize how things work—disassembling and reassembling objects in my head. I leaned into this strength, focusing deeply on technical drawing courses and immersing myself in the study of manufacturing capabilities and constraints. Once I learned 3D CAD software, everything clicked. I was able to bridge the gap between design and production, helping my team turn concepts into functional, manufacturable realities.

I also had the opportunity to teach for two semesters at my alma mater, Wentworth Institute of Technology, where I discovered another passion: teaching. This skill continued to grow throughout my career in the footwear industry, where I developed training manuals, led workshops, factory and supplier tours and established standard operating procedures to help teams work more effectively.

If you or your company could benefit from my experience in design translation, 3D modeling, and technical development, feel free to reach out:
jerryni3ddesign@gmail.com

Thank you.