Sze Yung Li
Product Design
Realising problems in real life and connecting the solution to actual user needs.
Final year project
ReSoap - a soap maker that recycles used cooking oil
ReSoap
A communal-use device that converts Used Cooking Oil (UCO) or other oils into soap, to reduce household waste and provide an alternative solution to UCO recycling.
ReSoap - Opportunity
Improper disposal of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) is a common problem in the UK. Many people lack awareness and knowledge, meaning they pour oil down the sink which causes severe sewage blockages and water pollution. Although recycling for UCO is available on a commercial scale, recycling services for the general public are lacking.
ReSoap - Features
Soap is created through the chemical reaction between an oil and a lye (hydroxide) solution. Using ReSoap, users may enjoy the process of soap-making with a mixture of crafting and automation, where they filter (clean the oil), mix (machine dispenses and mixes the lye solution), and blend (between the oil and solution) to create the soap.
ReSoap - Prototype
The function of each component has been tested separately, and an appearance prototype has been created to test the user journey of ReSoap. The user testing has provided me with key insights into how users may potentially interact with it, and how could the user experience be improved.
CEMI - Design Week
CEMI was created for the brief 'The Caring Home' by Panasonic Flux during Design Week. CEMI is an assistive tool that focuses on the accessibility of mental health care for children aged 4-11, and encourages better communication and emotional expression skills.
Sze Yung Li
Final year project
ReSoap - a soap maker that recycles used cooking oil
Work Experience
British United Education Services, Hong Kong - Student Ambassador Intern (June 21 - August 21)
Designing goods, assisting with consultants and customer services.
Scentique Ltd., Hong Kong - Design Intern (May 20 - September 20)
Designed graphics for printed goods and advertising materials, event assistant and CAD modelling for products.
Guidable Inc., Tokyo - Marketing Intern (July 19 - August 19)
Brand marketing strategic projects to promote Japanese culture, and social media content management.