Portrait of Kia Hughes
  • Cupertino, CA
  • kia.amber.hughes@gmail.com
  • (408) 718-2375

Designing for the real world,
inspired by virtual ones.

I'm an industrial design graduate with a strong pull toward 3D modeling, prototyping, and taking ideas from a rough sketch to a finished, holdable object. I like the whole process (sketching, CAD, rendering, fabrication, even wiring up basic electronics), but I especially love hard-surface modeling, props, and interactive design with a little personality built in.

Growing up around games sparked my interest in world-building and character-driven design, and I'm interested in exploring 3D character design, game design, prop making, and industrial design, and whatever else lets me turn an idea into something tangible.

Education

San Francisco State University
B.S. Industrial & Product Design
Aug 2023 – May 2026
De Anza College
A.A. Liberal Arts – Arts & Letters
Jan 2019 – Jun 2023

Software

  • Rhino 3D
  • Blender
  • KeyShot
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Procreate

Skills

  • Hard-Surface 3D Modeling
  • Prop & Asset Design
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Concept Sketching
  • Interaction Design

Fabrication

  • 3D Printing
  • Laser Cutting
  • CNC Manufacturing
  • Injection Molding
  • Model Making
  • Soldering