Hi, I’m Venus!
I’m a Stanford student currently pursuing a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a Bachelors in Product Design. My emphasis has been in manufacturing & product realization.
I’m excited by work that involves both functionality & attention to aesthetics. Throughout my career at Stanford (and outside of it) I’ve also developed a love for metalworking & jewelry design!
Through my projects I strive for excellence in craftsmanship, detailed consideration for user experience, and playfulness.
Scroll to see some of my favorite projects, or click below to see many more!
Tinny the Tinman
Tinny the Tinman
A whimsical fully articulated miniature silver marionette.
Processes: investment casting, CAD modeling, resin printing, soldering, finishing, fabrication
Timeframe: 10 weeks
Materials: sterling silver & string
Learnings: working with moving parts, ambitious project requirements on a compressed timeline
TipKitten
TipKitten
Cashless drag show tipping platform to foster audience-drag queen interaction. Group capstone project involving a physical build, experience design, and software integration. Light fixtures controlled by virtual tips increased tipping by >300%.
Processes: Webflow, user research, Figma wireframing, woodworking, electronics
Timeframe: 20 weeks
Learnings: Prototyping an experience to prove quantitative results before larger scale implementation, dividing work among small resource-constrained group, feeling rewarded by creating local impact
Tipping lights up the stage!
Silver Locks
Silver Locks
A collection of custom threaded silver carabiner locks and a cast bronze bezel bracelet.
Processes: investment casting, CAD modeling, soldering, finishing, fabrication, stone setting
Timeframe: 10 weeks
Materials: sterling silver & ancient bronze
Learnings: Many iterations to perfect the fit and feel of the hardware in cast silver, owning the investment casting process from wax to plaster to cast
Want to see more?
PRL Course Assistant Training Ring
Injection Molding
Cast Bronze Turtle
Silversmithing Coursework
Mechatronics
Silver & Bronze Arts Intensive
Mechanical Systems Design
CNC Machining
Build-A-Bear Experience Redesign