PORTFOLIO // YIFAN ZHANG
Yifan Zhang is a maker - whether that means product design, entrepreneurship, or music, he’s looking to break the mold.
A selection of work done between 2020-2025
CLOUDOLA, LLC
2023-2024
Custom violin shoulder rests designed to minimize chronic pain. Custom-modeled to fit each musician’s body geometry to within 0.1mm based on 3D depth scan data. ~$10K raised funding, Best in Product-Market Fit at Terp Startup Accelerator and Pitch Dingman competition.
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Maker Techniques: SLS 3D Printing, CAD(SolidWorks/AutoCAD), Mesh editing(Blender), Presentation/Pitching, Market Analysis
SKYLIGHT65
2021-2022
A comfortable and soothing 65% keyboard with a rotary encoder, made to combat personal typing stress during the pandemic. Built and designed from scratch.
Maker Techniques: KiCAD for PCB Design, Soldering small SMD components, Firmware, Understanding of Microcontrollers, AutoCAD, Photography
TAPIOCA KID
past-forever
A dynamic, chill, occasionally thoughtful and reflective recording artist persona. 14K streams and 900+ monthly listeners, with 2M+ views on socials.
Maker Techniques: DAW Beatmaking(FL Studio), Professional Studio Experience, Singing, Mixing/Mastering, Live Performance, Jam Coordination, Piano/Violin
OVER TERRAIN VEHICLE
2023
A small Arduino-based rover, able to traverse a diverse array of obstacles and extinguish flames. Worked within a budget of $320 and led a team of seven to an overall third-place in the University competition.
Maker Techniques: Project Management, Arduino, Wiring, Soldering, Laser Cutting, Hardware Programming
THE GCC BISTRO
2024-Present
A small business that modifies, repairs, and customizes GameCube Controllers. $1000+ revenue in the first month.
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Maker Techniques: Resin Casting, Online Retail, Wire Crimping, Soldering
1000LB TRUSS
2024
A truss designed to hold a total of 1000LB of force applied at two points. Sole successful test in a class of ~30 people.
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Maker Techniques: Statics Analysis, Woodworking, Group Collaboration