Shirley Lyu Portfolio

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Tesla Service Training

Soul

Skates

Curiously

Overlap

M-Tron

Tura

Sunrise

Lamboozled

Again From Scratch

Memory Voyage

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I create intuitive and impactful products and experiences

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Tesla Service Training

A series of real-world projects developed during my Tesla internship, blending innovative technology with engaging learning experiences.

Flavor: Instructional Design for High-Impact, Technical Training at Scale

#OnlineTrainingProgram

#Instructor-ledTraining

#TrainingProgramsDevelopment

#TrainingProgramsPublication

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Soul

A meditation set designed to help regular meditators achieve peace and clarity easily through sight and sound.

Flavor: A solo project merging brand insights and luxury aesthetics through form, detail, and interaction

#IndustrialDesign

#BrandResearch

#FormStudy

#3DModeling

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Skates

A versatile chair designed for shared open spaces.

Flavor: An individually executed project bridging design and manufacturing through collaboration with sponsor, factory, and marketing teams

#IndustrialDesign

#FormStudy

#Prototyping

#Manufacturing

#UserExperienceDesign

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Curiously

A platform empowering educators and organizations to create custom AI-powered learning companions and interactive knowledge experiences.

Flavor: A product design project solving business challenges at an early-stage EdTech startup

#UserExperienceDesign

#Prototyping

#UserInterfaceDesign

#Edtech

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Overlap

A set of table organizers that brings joyful interaction while organizing time, space, and belongings.

Flavor: A self-directed project combining material exploration with playful, interaction-focused product design

#IndustrialDesign

#Prototyping

#ModelMaking

#Manufacturing

#TechDrawing

#UserExperienceDesign

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M-Tron

A shared semi-automatic scooter designed for Disneyland, for kids and adults to travel between rides.

Flavor: A self-initiated side project blending personal inspiration and 3D modeling practice

#IndustrialDesign

#3DModeling

#Rendering

#Brand-CentricDesign

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Tura

A phone app designed to help users meet new travel buddies and plan trips together.

Flavor: A self-directed travel app design grounded in user insights and refined through iterative testing

#UserExperienceDesign

#UserResearch

#UIDesign

#Wireframing

#Prototyping

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Sunrise

A hand-crafted speaker.

Flavor: A hand-crafted speaker project practicing model making, structural design, and physical prototyping techniques

#IndustrialDesign

#Prototyping

#ModelMaking

#Manufacturing

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Lamboozled

A game designed to help young people sharpen their critical media literacy skills while avoiding partisan politics.

Flavor: Led a UX overhaul to untangle confusing flows and craft a smoother, more intuitive gameplay experience.

#UserExperienceDesign

#Wireframing

#Prototyping

#UsabilityStudies

#Edtech

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Again From Scratch

A material exploration toolkit that empowers learners to craft, experiment with, and eventually understand diverse materials and basic forms.

Flavor: A self-directed project combining my interest in maker education with user-centered design of both learning flow and toolkit

#IndustrialDesign

#Edtech

#CurriculumDevelopment

#LearningExperienceDesign

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Memory Voyage

An interactive game inspired by my grandfather's struggle with Alzheimer's, designed to evoke empathy by immersing players in the emotional challenges of memory confusion.

Flavor: A storytelling-driven game blending emotional narrative and Teachable Machine–powered physical interaction

#UserExperienceDesign

#TeachableMachine

#Unity

#Edtech

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“

“I didn't know that about you" is something I constantly said to Shirley because she kept surprising me with hidden talents. She is creative with a strong eye for aesthetic and design. She uses Ai tools like a wizard with a spell book with clever prompts and custom chat bots. But beyond Instructional Design, she's an engineer and designer. She's skilled with CAD, power tools, and Power Point. She is a gem. I highly recommend Shirley for any job within design, be it instructional, product, or information.

Instructional Design Manager, Service

North America Service Training Programs

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Shirley is an exceptional team member who truly thrived in a fast-paced environment, such as Tesla. She embraces feedback enthusiastically, contributes valuable insights, and consistently delivers projects on time through clear stakeholder communication. Her approachable, respectful demeanor and creative problem-solving mindset makes her a true asset to any team and a pleasure to collaborate with.

Staff Service Training Designer, Operations

North America Service Training Programs

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Shirley made an immediate impact during her Instructional Design internship at Tesla, elevating our content through creative design, innovative use of technology, and a strong strategic mindset. From developing AI coaching tools to designing interactive virtual trainings, she consistently delivered thoughtful, high-quality work. Shirley is intelligent, dependable, and a true asset to any learning and development team.

Sr. Service Training Developer, Operations & Management

North America Service Training Programs

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Shirley has demonstrated patience and grit. Tesla operates at a fast pace, builds all of our own software, and excellence is the passing grade. I am grateful to have worked with Shirley, seen her attention to detail and flexibility in a demanding environment. I wish her all the best.

Service Training Program Manager

LMS Admin - Americas

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Shirley was an exceptional intern who quickly adapted to our organization, actively engaging in group discussions and proving herself as a collaborative team player. Her eagerness to take on tasks where she could contribute, even in unfamiliar areas, demonstrated her initiative and adaptability. She was a pleasure to work with, bringing both ease to collaboration and a positive presence when tackling challenging problems.

Sr. Service Training Developer, Technical

North America Service Training Programs