About Me
Dingran Dai
Currently pursuing my Master’s in Applied Information Science at Cornell Tech, I draw on my background in architecture and computational design to make and prototype interactive experiences.
Education
Cornell University
New York, NY
Master of Science
Applied Information Science & Information System
Merit Scholarship
Relevant Coursework:
South China University of Technology
Guangzhou, China
Bachelor of Engineering
Urban & Rural Planning • GPA: 3.72/4.0
• University Scholarship
• Merit Student in School of Architecture
• Outstanding Student Leader
Experience
Product Strategy Intern
Shenzhen, China
Xiaomi Technology
Contributed to product strategy and user experience research for optimizing Redmi smartphone performance and gaming experience
Urban Data Research Intern
Guangzhou, China
Architectural Design and Research Institute of SCUT
Scraped Baidu Street View images across 30 cities and used ArcGIS to analyze historical urban landscape pattern
Planning Intern
Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou Urban Planning Survey and Design Research Institute
Conducted site research, developed an evaluation framework, and distributed resident satisfaction surveys to inform urban systems design
Skills & Expertise
Development
- Python
- SQL
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Git / GitHub
- Linux / Bash
Design
- Figma
- Photoshop / Illustrator
- Fusion 360
- Rhino / Sketchup
- AutoCAD
Physical Computing
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
- ESP32 (Feather)
- Sensor Integration
- Laser cutting & 3D Printing
Design Philosophy
I focus on space and how people actively interactd with it.
Through hands-on making, I explore how subtle interventions can change how people perceive, understand, and move through space.
Let's Connect
I'm currently looking for Summer Internship opportunities in the tech, design, or digital fabrication space, as well as Research Assistant roles related to interactive systems and prototyping.