Jade Achen

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I'm Jade Achen, a third-year Industrial Design student at Kansas State University. I’m passionate about using art and design to build meaningful connections and help communities.

Contact

ideas@jadeachen.com

Education

Kansas State University, 2023-2025
Master's of Industrial Design
Expected graduate 2028

Experience

Student Graphic Designer
K-State Housing/Dining Retail
08/2024 - Present

Software

Indesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Keyshot
Rhino
Fusion 360

Skills

Analogue sketching
Collaboration
Detail-oriented
Time Management

Leadership Roles

Women in Design Club
1st Year Representative, 2023-2024
Social Media/Graphics Co-coordinator, 2024-Present

Asian American Student Union
Social Media/Marketing Chair, 2024-Present

Industrial Designers Society of America
2nd Year Representative, 2024-2025
Co-Chair, 2025-Present

Languages

English
Native

Chinese
Beginner

Interests

Gardening, watercolor painting, cooking, running

Projects

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HACHI

Hydroponic System

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SPLIT

Salt and Pepper Grinders

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BASIS

Organization

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SUNWARE

Furniture Set

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MISC

Assorted other projects and personal work