Ian Fan

Hello, I'm a Product Designer and UX Engineer

An award-winning independent product contributor. Currently building the surgical experience @Arthrex. #design #hci #ux #healthcare #emerging-tech #ai #ar

Goal
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in pursuit of creating inclusive, enjoyable, and technology-driven products

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Arthrex Shoulder Software

Overview

The VIP™ preoperative planning system web portal is a medical device designed to facilitate the transfer of information between surgeons and Arthrex technicians.

The software has positively impacted the lives of more than 100,000 patients.

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Arthrex Hip Software

Overview

Arthrex hip software is a medical device designed to facilitate the femoroacetabular impingement surgery.

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Arthrex Ankle Software

Overview

The VIP™ preoperative planning system web portal is a medical device designed to facilitate the transfer of information between surgeons and Arthrex technicians.

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Museum of Science Fiction Mobile App

Overview

MoSF Mobile App is a museum mobile app collaborating with NASA, providing immersive experiences in educational science scenes.

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MindMed

Overview

MindMed is a mobile medication assistant designed specifically for elderly users, helping them manage their prescriptions, set reminders, and track their medication schedules collectively with an intuitive, accessible interface.

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Lark Mindnote

Overview

Mindnote is a mind map tool in the Lark Office Suit.

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SCI-Arc Mobile App

Overview

SCI-Arc Mobile App is a fabrication lab management app, helping students to review the lab activities and reserve the fabrication machines.

Passion
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curate exquisite experience for emerging technologies through the spirit of craftsmanship

PerspectiveA01

I have studied computer science, product design, interaction design, and user experience design. I am passionate about emerging technologies and utilize a multidisciplinary design approach to discover opportunities and develop creative solutions.

By integrating engineering, design, prototyping, and consumer electronics, I generate ideas and stories through rapid iterative prototyping, focusing on creating functional and thoughtful experiences.

EmploymentA02

Arthrex Inc, Naples, FL 2023 - current

Product Designer & UX Engineer

Museum of Science Fiction, Los Angeles, CA 2022 - 2023

Product Designer

Platforms and Automation Lab at SCI-Arc, Los Angeles, CA 2021 - 2022

Product Designer

Google AMI, Los Angeles, CA 2021

Research Engineer

Snap Inc, Pasadena, CA 2020

Product Designer

EducationA03

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Computer and Information Technology

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Master of Architecture II

University of California, Berkeley

Exchange Student, Berkeley's College of Environmental Design

Wuhan University

Bachelor of Architecture

RecognitionsA04

2024 iF Design Award Winner

iF International Forum Design

2024 UX Design Awards Nominated

International Design Center Berlin

2024 C2A Creative Communication Awards Best of Best Distinction

Farmani Group

2024 AVA Digital Awards Platinum Winner

Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals

2024 K Design Awards Gold Winner

DESIGNSORI Co.

2024 TITAN Innovation Awards Platinum Winner

TITAN Innovation Awards

2024 Indigo Awards Gold, and Silver Winner

Indigo Design Awards

2024 MUSE Creative Awards Gold Winner

MUSE Creative Awards

2024 DNA Paris Design Awards Winner

DNA Paris Design Awards

2024 French Design Awards Gold Winner

French Design Awards

2024 Vega Digital Awards Gold Winner

Vega Digital Awards

2024 NYX Awards Gold Winner

NYX Awards

2024 New York Product Design Awards Silver Winner

New York Product Design Awards

2024 Spark Design Awards Finalist

Spark Design Awards™

2024 Interactive Competition Finalist

Communication Arts

2023 International Design Awards Gold, Silver, and Bronze Winner

International Design Awards

2023 Digital Design Awards Winner

Graphic Design USA

2023 GOOD DESIGN® Awards Winner

The Chicago Athenaeum

2023 The Motion Awards Winner

Motionographer

2023 London Design Awards Gold Winner

London Design Awards

2023 Honorable Mention

Awwwards

2023 Animation TOP 30

ASUS ProArtist Awards

2021 Finalist Mention

YAC Arctic Hotel Competition

2016 Excellence Award

China HUST Art&Tech Design Contest

2016 Nomination Award

International Green Building Design

2016 Rank Top 100

China Rookies' Award

InterviewsA05

Qihang Fan, IDSA, Wins 30+ International Awards for Open-Source Digital Design

Industrial Designers Society of America

IDA 2023 Winner in Graphic Design

International Design Awards

Behind the Scenes of “Four Typologies” with Qihang Fan

Creative Communication Awards

Qihang Fan: Passion and Persistence

Indigo Design Award

Interview with Qihang Fan | the Multidisciplinary Designer with a Passion for Technological Advancement

Muse World

Interview with Qihang Fan, Designer and Independent Developer

Muse World

Meet Qihang Fan

CanvasRebel

Meet Qihang Fan

Boldjourney

Daily Inspiration: Meet Qihang Fan

VoyageLA

Meet Qihang Fan | UX Designer & Product Developer

Shoutout LA

JuryA06

Orpetron Web Design Awards Jury

2025

Tools & SkillsA07

Topics

Inclusive Product for the Next-Million-User, Healthcare, AI, AR/XR, Accessibility

Product Design / UX

Figma, Adobe XD, Protopie

Programming

React, C#, Java, Python, SwiftUI, Javascript, C

Interaction Prototyping

Unity, Unreal Engine, WebStorm, Processing, Xcode

2D Graphic

Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom), AutoCAD

3D Production

Cinema 4D, Rhino, Grasshopper, Zbrush, Maya, 3Dmax

Video Editing and Animation

After Effects, Premiere Pro

Fabrication

3D Printing (Bambu Studio), CNC, Laser Cutting

Exploratory Research

Affinity Mapping, Competitive Testing, Contextual Inquiry, Survey, Persona, Storyboarding, User Journey Mapping

Evaluative Research

A/B Testing, Content Analysis, Usability Testing