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About me:

 

I bring positive energy to the people around me, stay relaxed, and still put real effort into the goals I care about.

 

I’ve always been a playful person at heart, and that’s a big part of why I’m so drawn to toys and playgrounds.

 

I love putting my skills into things that bring people joy. I still wander into playgrounds when it’s quiet, and I often walk through toy stores just to look around because it makes me happy. I want to create that same feeling for kids—and for adults like me who never really stopped loving play.

 

I’m especially excited about hands-on work. I’m eager to learn and I know I have the potential to grow a lot in that area.

CV

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EDUCATION

MS in Integrated Product Design  09/2024–Present    
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden

BS in Mechanical Engineering  09/2020–06/2024   
National United University (NUU), Miaoli, Taiwan
•    GPA: 3.83/4.0
•    Honourable Mention Award for Graduation Project (06/2023)
•    Recipient of Academic Excellence Award (02/2021)

EXPERIENCE

Intern, Playground Workshop Helper  02/2026–Present

Lekplatsbolaget, Stockholm, Sweden

Intern, Aeronautical Systems Research Division  09/2023–06/2024​ 
National Defence Technology Institute (NCSIST), Taichung City, Taiwan
•    Utilized CATIA to create 2D drawing views and 3D models of products.
•    Created exploded views and edited blueprint configuration.

Intern, Graphic Design  07/2021–09/2021   
U-Trust Real Estate Agents, Taichung City, Taiwan
•    Designed flyers and website visuals to enhance user engagement.
•    Updated property listings and related information on the website.

MASTER’S DEGREE THESIS

Risky play in playgrounds  01/2026–Present   
Collaborated with Lekplatsbolaget, Stockholm, Sweden
•    Exploring how playgrounds can support children’s development through risk-taking while still remaining safe.
•    Understanding how safety regulations affect small companies and limit design flexibility.
•    Questioning whether risk is defined by children’s play experiences or by regulations.
•    Identifying the limits between acceptable risk and overprotection in playground design.

SKILLS

Languages: English (fluent), Swedish(beginner, at SFI), Mandarin (native)


Software skills: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansys, Rhino 7, CATIA, Solid Edge,

C++, SoftLathe V5, HRSS


Certification: Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer Certificate (Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers)
 

© 2026 by Wei-Zhen Hu

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