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Hello, I'm
Jake Xia.

Welcome to my
portfolio.

PROJECTS

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making the world a smaller place

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EXPLORATIONS

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iOS AR Face Tracking

Built with ARKit and FaceID sensor on iPad Pro

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Photography

Some moody photos

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FlexiCap Reuseable Lid

Turn any ordinary cup into a reusable to-go cup (prototype)

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Moisture Controlling Planter

3D printed planters that prevent overwatering

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LEGO Plotter

Lego Mindstorm, bitmaps, dithering

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The A-Z's of 1984

Hypothetical children's book from Orwell's classic (authored & illustrated + published)

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Totebag

Mental healthcare is too expensive, it's cheaper to do a lobotomy ($100 raised for CAMH)

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Figure Drawing

Something I picked up to pass time during quarantine

 
ABOUT

*Aspiring* Engineer

Good time of day! I’m currently a 4th year mechatronics engineering student at the University of Waterloo. I am deeply interested in the intersection of software, hardware, design and how these disciplines can be used sustainably to prevent the end of the world.

Currently,

  • Reading The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
  • Tending to the garden on my window sill
  • Trying to automate the production of my morning panini