Designer, Researcher, Coffee Roaster.

Xian Zhang, an Associate Professor at School of Design, Jiangnan University, is trained in product design and environmental art with over 20 years' experience in product design teaching.

Education:
2006, PEP student, Royal College of Art, Design Products Department, London, UK

1995-1998, M.A. Industrial Design, Jiangnan University (former Wuxi University of Light Industry), Wuxi, China 

1991-1995, B.A. Industrial Design, Jiangnan University (former Wuxi Institute of Light Industry), Wuxi, China

Professional experience:
1998- Present, Associate Professor, School of Design, Jiangnan University

2014-Present, Caotai Studio 

2012-2013, Tutor, Sunny Group (Grassroots NGO based in Wuxi)

2010-2012, Deputy General Manager, Wuxi THINGS Creative Technology Co., Ltd 

2007, Academic Visitor, MA Industrial Design of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London, UK