Lucas(Guohao) Ma
Email: m2676961000@gmail.com | Phone: (+1) 401 215 4175 | Add: Providence, RI
EDUCATION ______________
Rhode Island School of Design(RISD),Providence,RI,US Jan.2024 - May.2027
Master of Industrial Design (MID)
Beihua University,Jilin Province,China Sep.2019 - June2023
B.Des in Product Design, Rank: 1/254
SKILLS _______________
Design & Creative skills: Concept development & ideation, Visual research & observation, Visual storytelling & photography, System Thinking, Object / Form Analysis, Prototyping(3D Printing, wood/metal fabrication), Cross-Team Collaboration.
Software: Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite, Arduino,Figma,C4D.
Web(Optional): HTML/CSS, JavaScript(basic),VS Code.
EXPERIENCES
Project Leader - National College Students’ Innovation Program Feb.2021 - June.2021
● Led an interdisciplinary student team to develop a product from concept to physical prototype.
● Coordinated project planning, 3D modeling, prototyping, and product fabrication.
● Initiated and coordinated collaboration with a local wood manufacturing factory, enabling design prototypes to be further developed and manufactured in a real production context.
● Awarded national-level project funding (¥20,000 RMB) and published a provincial-level paper.
Industrial Design Intern, Mercedes-Benz (Beijing) Aug.2022
● Supported industrial designers in part modeling and design iteration using Rhino, including both 2D technical drawings and 3D models.
● Assisted in developing design solutions, dimension drawings, and visual renderings (overall and detail views) to communicate design intent.
● Collaborated with product managers to understand user and customer requirements and translate feedback into design refinements.
● Supported documentation, reports, and bilingual materials to support internal communication.
Design Studio Member & Teaching Assistant Sep.2022 - June2023
Faculty-led Design Studio | for 20+ students | Beihua University, China
● Participated in studio-based design projects and competition-focused development under faculty supervision.
● Supported sophomores through hands-on instruction in Rhino, KeyShot, and foundational design thinking.
● Mentored freshmen and sophomores by guiding project development, critiques, and technical execution.
● Strengthened leadership, and teaching skills in a collaborative studio environment.
Independent Visual Research & Photography Practice Feb.2025 - Dec.2025
● Conducted long-term visual documentation across multiple countries, focusing on everyday life, objects, and human behavior.
● Developed photography skills through continuous field practice and peer learning rather than classroom-only instruction.Strengthened visual storytelling, observation, and self-directed learning abilities.
HONORS & AWARDS _____________________
National Scholarship (China)
MUSE Design Award -- Shake Off Fat (Fitness Equipment Design)
CADA Japan Concept Art Design Award -- Firefly (Rescue Motorcycle Concept)
Asian Young Rookie Award -- Bath for Life (Bathroom Space System)
British Ecology Design Award -- Sustainable Household Water System
National College Students’ Innovation Program (National-level Project) -- Wood+ Vase Design
First-Class Academic Scholarship -- Beihua University Academy of Fine Arts (2019–2022)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE _________
Object Observation & Toy Photography Project Sep.2022 - Present
● Collected and documented toy figures to study form, character, and emotional expression.
● Explored object storytelling through composition, lighting, and sequencing.
Immersive English Learning & Cross-cultural Communication Jul.2025 - Dec.2025
Australia & Malaysia
● Improved spoken English and professional communication skills through immersive, real-world interaction.
● Gained confidence in discussion, feedback, and idea exchange in multicultural environments.