Hi! I’m Punchi
Just like a "punch." It’s just a nickname my mom gave me because I was full of energy even before I was born. These days, I’m not punching anyone, but I do bring that same enthusiasm to everything I do.
I’m a product design student at ArtCenter College of Design, focusing on CMF. I love diving into research and learning from different perspectives, always aiming to take big ideas and make them easy to understand and relatable.
I grew up in Arcadia, CA, surrounded by the diversity of Los Angeles, which has shaped how I think and create. It’s where I learned to appreciate different cultures, flavors, and ways of looking at the world, something I try to bring into my work as a designer.
Inspiration:
My inspiration comes from my everyday life. I find the best colorways through my culture, food, nature, and architecture. I try to cultivate a life that I think is vibrant to implement in my life as a designer.
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
2022-Present
Candidate for BS in Product Design, GPA: 3.7
University of California- Riverside
2021-2022
Candidate for BS in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.8
Experience
Teaching Assistant – Packaging Design 1
Sep, 2023 – Apr, 2024
ArtCenter College of Design
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Collaborated with the instructor to provide critiques and creative suggestions for projects with open-ended prompts
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Facilitated group critiques with around 3 students, encouraging innovation and helping refine design concepts
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Supported students in maximizing their creativity while innovating sustainable materials
Teaching Assistant – Product Design 4
Jan, 2024 – Apr, 2024
ArtCenter College of Design
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Assisted instructor and students with course materials and project feedback.
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Participated in weekly 2:1 critiques, providing constructive feedback on design projects
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Supported student learning by offering additional guidance during critiques and class sessions
Teaching Assistant – Product Design 2
Sep, 2023 – Dec, 2023
ArtCenter College of Design
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Assisted instructor and students in foundational aspects of product design, emphasizing user-centered research and brand development
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Guided students in laying down the basic structure of design, ensuring their products were well-researched and strategically developed
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Supported course activities through one-on-one mentorship and project feedback
Skills
Software
Adobe Creative Cloud, Solidworks, Gravity Sketch, CLO3D, Keyshot
Design
Concept Development, Rapid Prototyping, Packaging Design, Storytelling,
Presentation, Trend Research, CMF Design, Mood Boards
Language
English (native)
Thai (conversational)
Recognition
ArtCenter Gallery
Crosley Speaker, Humanify, The Accused, The Mango House
Scholarships
Honda Endowed Scholarship, H B Edwards Endowed Scholarship
Contact
Email
punchidurongdej@gmail.com