BIO
Ninglu Zhang was born in Sichuan, China, in 1996. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in 3D Design from the University of Iowa in 2022. She currently works as a Graphic Designer at Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Zhang developed an interest in design at an early age, and her work reflects a strong affinity for organic forms combined with the exploration of advanced technologies. Her projects have been exhibited in design exhibitions in Chicago, New York, and Milan.
2024-Present Graphic Designer
Clean Energy Technologies. Inc
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2022-2023 3D Designer
World Class Displays
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2019-2022 Teaching Assistant
University of Iowa 3D Program
LANGUAGES
English
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
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SKILLS
3DStudio Max
AutoCAD
Rhinoceros 3D
Fusion 360
Sketchup
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
Figma
Zbrush
Easy Paint Tool SAI
CNC router
Laser cutting
Basic woodworking
Sewing​
Iron A Design Award
2024 A’ Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award
Gold Winner
Muse Design Awards 2024 Lighting Design - Hanging Lamps / Lights
Gold Winner
Muse Design Awards 2024 Lighting Design - Designer/Custom Lighting
Winner of LIT Lighting Design Awards 2023
Gold Winner
London Design Awards 2023 Product Design - Lighting
Silver Winner
London Design Awards 2023 Product Design - Furniture
Winner of SIT Furniture design Award 2020
Len Everett Award for Excellence Scholarship
Honor with BFA degree, University of Iowa
Dean’s List in Fall 2015, 2017, 2018
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2021
2020,2021
2019
2018, 2017, 2015
University of Iowa
School of Art and Art History
3 Dimensional study