Hello!
I'm Huy (Pat) Tran
Through my projects, I focus on form, material, and sensory experience as tools for emotional connection. I value clarity, empathy, and adaptability, and I approach design with the belief that how a product makes someone feel is just as important as how it works.
Outside of design, I enjoy making model kits that replicate intricate details, which allows me to apply my design knowledge and skills. I also enjoy cooking and trying new dishes. I love to explore new cultures, places, foods and nature.
I’m most engaged when designing products that feel intuitive, calming, and quietly supportive. By combining practical utility with soft aesthetics and intentional interaction, I aim to create objects that reduce friction in daily life and foster a sense of comfort, presence, and connection. I’m particularly interested in home goods, entertainment, and products that transform routine interactions into meaningful rituals.
I’m an Industrial Design student at California State University, Long Beach. I focused on creating thoughtful, human-centered products. My work explores how everyday objects can support people functionally and emotionally, especially in daily personal routines and entertainment.
Experience
Education
Support students in developing mechanical toy
projects, aiming for both manufacturing and
functionality.
Department of Design, CSULB
August 2023 - Present
Design Student Tutor
Support instructors and professors to teach and
help student introduction to wood shop safety.
Help students develop designs for rapid model
prototyping.
Department of Design, CSULB
August 2022 - Present
Student Assistant
Long Beach, California, United States
August 2021 - May 2026
Industrial Design B.S
Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
August 2025 - December 2025
Industrial Design - Study Aboard Program
Collaborated on a sponsored project with INNOVA Electronics, exploring user experience and interface design for next-generation automotive diagnostic devices.
INNOVA Electronics
October 2024 - November 2024
INNOVA Sponsored Design Project
Created a new coffee machine concept for Melitta through LDA, beginning with in-depth brand research and user analysis. The project focused on product development, functional refinement, and micro-detailing to introduce a fresh coffee experience with improved interaction and usability.
LDA LLC
April 2025 - May 2025
LDA x CSULB Design Project
Collaborated on a group project with IKEA and CSULB to develop a long-term home furnishing concept for organized living in small spaces. The project focuses on brand research and demographic research to inform thoughtful, adaptable solutions for compact living environments.
Inter IKEA Group
January 2026
IKEA x CSULB Design Project
Awarded to the student who demonstrates the
greatest commitment to the Industrial Design
program, fellow students, the faculty, and staff
CSULB College of The Arts
May 2025
Dan Lucas Memorial Scholarship
SolidWorks · Fusion 360 · KeyShot · Adobe Illustrator · InDesign · Photoshop · Figma · Framer · Unreal Engine 5
Tools:
Industrial Sketching · Rapid Visualization · Form Development · UX/UI Integration · Prototyping · Design Research · Rendering
Capabilities:
Teaching & Workshop Support · Ideation Critique · Cross-Functional Teamwork · Critical Thinking
Collaboration:
Awarded third place for a Melitta coffee machine concept developed through LDA, highlighting strong brand research, functional clarity, and an elevated everyday coffee experience.
3rd Place - LDA LLC
May 2025
LDA x CSULB Design Project
Awards
Skills
© 2026 Huy (Pat) Tran
