School of Engineering
Brown-RISD Master of Arts in Design Engineering

Rongyu (Sodium) Na

Biography

Rongyu Na is a research-led industrial designer with a background in transportation design.

Design isn't just a profession for him - it's a passion that drives Rongyu to explore the unknown, challenge the status quo, and push the boundaries of innovation. He aims to create products that act as catalysts for curiosity, help dreamers of our time to do their lifelong endeavor, enable more exploration, and embrace endless possibilities.

Rongyu has extensive experience in advanced concept design, experience/service design, prototype development, and technology development in R&D environments or during concept development stages. Before joining the MADE program, Rongyu worked as an industrial designer at Amazon Lab 126, where he had the opportunity to delve into uncharted territories and collaborate with technology groups on various research projects.

Outside work, Rongyu enjoys spending his downtime exploring the city with his furry sidekick, Hemi, taking road trips, and attending car and coffee events.