About the designer

Zhenhua Chen connects industrial design, CAD, and quiet product systems.

Built by Zhen is an independent practice shaped by design education, engineering documentation, commercial product collaboration, and calm everyday objects.

Portrait of Zhenhua Chen, founder of Built by Zhen.
Zhenhua ChenFounder of Built by Zhen · Industrial designer and CAD engineer.

Path

A compact path across design, engineering, and independent work.

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Industrial design education

SCAD training in product design, prototyping, design research, and visual communication.

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CAD and engineering credibility

CSWE-level SolidWorks modeling and electromechanical CAD documentation support at Schneider Electric.

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Commercial product collaboration

A SCADpro × At Home wall mirror developed through a real retail product collaboration.

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Built by Zhen

ENTRY, Folded Pause, VTS, and Wallity explore calm systems for transition, pause, and everyday organization.

Selected evidence

Work and signals that support the practice.

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design

B.F.A. Industrial Design
M.A. Industrial Design

Recognition

2026 London Design Awards Silver Winner badge

London Design Awards 2026

ENTRY — Wet-Dry Threshold System
Silver Winner / Product Design — Home Furniture / Decoration

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Certification

Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert badge

Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert

Advanced CAD modeling, assembly logic, and product detailing.

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Contact

Built by Zhen

Industrial design, CAD development, prototyping, product systems, and research-led design inquiries.

zhenhua.chen@builtbyzhen.com