Graduates
Sijia
Mao
She/Her/Hers
Academic Program
BS in Product Design
Specializations
Furniture Design | Lifestyle Product | Cosumer Electronics | Brand Strategy
Distinctions
Graduation with Distinction

Projects

About

Bringing Ideas to Life Through Emotion, Interaction & Form

Growing up in a sculpture factory in Beijing, I spent my childhood around my family's sculpture manufacturing factory—where creativity and craftsmanship naturally became part of my world. Influenced by both art and my father’s business background, I developed a deep interest in not just making things, but understanding how they’re made, used, and shared.

As an industrial designer driven by curiosity and hands-on experimentation. I love creating products that blur the line between analog and digital—objects that not only function well but also spark emotional connection. Through prototyping and user interaction, I explore how design can quietly shape everyday experiences and make them more meaningful.

Design, to me, is where imagination meets reality—and where even the smallest detail can invite someone to feel, connect, and stay a little longer.