Meet Paul.
Hi, I'm Paul Xiong a second generation Hmong American. My first introduction of design started with my father when he would make things like stools, slingshots, and baskets for us as kids. It was fun trying to help him and making his creation work for me but I would ultimately fail. This desire of making things followed me throughout my life. It was like I found what I was looking for all along. Being able to solve problems and make life for just one person easier is one of the most gratifying experience ever.
A little fun fact the fuel my creativity is Hip hop. Hip hop has been a part of my life for quite awhile and has taken me to breakdancing competition through the state of California where I'm originally from. This love of dance really pushes me to become a better creator in all aspects of my life especially design.
Education
BFA Industrial Design / Brigham Young University / April 2021
Disciplined to rapidly sketch and prototype ideas and real-world
problem-solving through design thinking.