Austin Zhao
Industrial Design, Art and Makers portfolio
Capypen - Design
Design statement: students feel relaxed and emotionally comforted when writing with the Capypen.
Conceptual Logo
Capypen - Made
Pen 3D model
Hat Decoration 3D model
Capybara 3D model
Capypen Final
Classic Large-Frame Sunglasses - Model
Design Statement: Re-creating classic large-frame sunglasses through resin-based 3D printing.
Strong Double Layers Hinges
Overall Design
Large and fitting nose pads
Classic Large-Frame Sunglasses - Made
Side View
3D View
Used as a stage costume at music festivals
PRISMSpace-2 Satellite - Model
PRISMSpace-2 has two missions:
Test its onboard particle detector in space, and
Carry seeds to ISS, allow natural mutations to occur, and distribute them to K-8 students across the country to inspire curiosity and excitement for STEM.
Black lines outline the outer surface of the Satellite.
Seeds are stored in empty space.
Copper pipes are heat pipes that cool seeds to help them survive.
The grey enclosure box contains the particle detector.
The green plate is the PCB plate that contains sensors and power sources.
Art Works
"Path to Summer" depicts a sunlit trail lined with tall flowers at the D&R Greenway Land Trust in Princeton, New Jersey. Warm tones and layered blooms create a peaceful, cheerful atmosphere that invites viewers into a calm summer walk.
"Southern Shore" depicts a tranquil waterside scene in Hangzhou, China, where a lone boat glides peacefully through the landscape. It highlights the natural beauty of the shore and the charm of the ancient architecture along its edge.
"Bird House" was painted on the site of Hobler Park, New Jersey. It highlights the quiet harmony between a human-made birdhouse and the natural environment, focusing on the birdhouse as a gentle meeting point between the two.
“Quiet Companions” shows two small cat dolls resting on a stack of books beside an hourglass and a wooden mannequin. The setup feels like time has slowed down, and these little objects are quietly keeping each other company.
"Clock above Hamilton Jelwery" depicts a corner of Princeton’s Nassau Street, centered on a projecting clock above the building of Hamilton Jeweries. The graphite and pencil drawing emphasizes the structure’s Tudor-style timber framing and historic architectural character.
