About me

Hello! I’m Yihang (Edward) Xu, an industrial designer exploring how design and engineering come together to shape the future of human experience. Currently at Harvard’s Design Engineering program, I focus on wearable technology and medical devices, areas where innovation can truly impact daily life.

This website is a showcase of my journey, from internships at Panasonic to a NASA collaboration on astronaut communications, along with the milestones and projects that shaped my growth. Through it all, my commitment remains the same: creating products that are complex in thought, but feel beautifully simple in use.

Hello! I'm Yihang (Edward) Xu, an industrial designer studying at Pratt Institute from the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, NY. Welcome to my world, where every design tells a story!

Work Experience

Industrial Design Intern, Panasonic

2024.05 - 2024.08

  • Participated in the design of a vaccum/washer, responsible for preliminary research and collaboration with industrial designers and a structural engineer, delivering 3 independent design solutions and 10+ ergonomic explorations.

  • Led the design of personal care kit products, independently designing the structure and appearance, and coordinating CMF with factories and suppliers. (launched in 2024)  

  • Contributed to the design of 5 extension and co-branded products, assisting with brand design language, including iteration, frontier exploration, and UI/UX design.


  • Participated in the design of a vaccum/washer, responsible for preliminary research and collaboration with industrial designers and a structural engineer, delivering 3 independent design solutions and 10+ ergonomic explorations.

  • Led the design of personal care kit products, independently designing the structure and appearance, and coordinating CMF with factories and suppliers. (launched in 2024)  

  • Contributed to the design of 5 extension and co-branded products, assisting with brand design language, including iteration, frontier exploration, and UI/UX design.

Design Contractor, NASA

2024.03-2024.07

  • Hired by NASA for a 3-month special project following a school project presented at the NASA TCC Workshop. Worked with NASA’s communication team to innovate a bone conduction headset for the xEMU spacesuit.

  • Created and presented test results, final prototypes, and high-fidelity renders to professionals at Johnson Space Center as part of a team of 3. 

  • Produced a final workable prototype and sent to NASA for testing with astronauts

3D Production Lab Manager, Pratt

2024.03-2024.07

  • Overseeing maintenance and operation of 10+ advanced manufacturing tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and woodworking machines, ensuring 95% uptime to support 20+ students’ projects monthly.

  • Partnering with New York City's NYSED Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) to design and deliver STEAM curriculum, expanding technical education for 250+ students from 6 local schools. < https://www.pratt.edu/news/sharing-a-vlove-for-robotics/ >