Madeleine Gong
About Madeleine Gong
Madeleine Gong is an Apparel Engineer at Neosensory, Inc. in San Mateo, California, where she has worked since 2015, focusing on integrating technology into textiles and developing innovative wearable devices.
Work at Neosensory
Madeleine Gong has been employed at Neosensory, Inc. as an Apparel Engineer since 2015. In her role, she focuses on integrating hardware and technology into textiles. She is responsible for the overall design, material selection, and fit of the sensory augmentation Vest, a wearable device that converts data streams into tactile sensations. Madeleine also communicates with local sample makers and large-scale factories to ensure quality production of the Vest. Additionally, she conceptualizes new form factors for wearable technology to enhance user experience and creates technical spec sheets and tech packs for the manufacturing process.
Education and Expertise
Madeleine Gong studied Apparel Design and Fashion at Parsons School of Design - the New School, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2011 to 2015. She also attended the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, where she studied Design. Furthermore, she studied Chinese Language and Culture at East China Normal University in 2013. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in design principles and practices relevant to the apparel industry.
Background in Fashion
Prior to her current position, Madeleine Gong gained experience in the fashion industry through various roles. She worked as a Fashion Stylist at Free People from 2012 to 2014 in Philadelphia. Additionally, she completed internships at Chromat as a Design and Production Intern for three months in 2014, and at Jason Wu as a Design Intern from 2012 to 2013. She also interned at Jonathan Simkhai in 2012 for eight months. These positions allowed her to develop a diverse skill set in design and production.
Innovative Projects
Madeleine Gong developed a wearable 'sensory augmentation' device that utilizes 32 motors to convert data streams into tactile sensations. This innovative project allows the brain to develop new senses, showcasing her ability to merge technology with apparel design. Her work at Neosensory emphasizes her commitment to finding innovative solutions in the field of wearable technology.