Ling Pu

Product Design, BFA

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

Sacramento, CA

A Bit About Me

Hello, and welcome to my art space! I am a sophomore at University of Oregon, studying Product Design. I grew up in a small town near Sacramento, California, and moved to Eugene, Oregon to pursue a design degree. I enjoy all things creative (of course), as well as soccer, snowboarding, badminton, bouldering, scuba diving, hiking, fashion, and PC gaming!

How did I choose Product Design? It started during my college applications. I was unsure if I wanted to study art and design, as I did not want to tarnish my love for creation with what most people call "work" or "school". Creation has always been a central part of my identity, and so I decided to stay true to myself. My curiosity drives me to create, and that is one of my biggest strengths. It is both a privilege and a calling to be able to share my gift of creativity through art and design, using it to contribute to the advancement of living in the world around me.

What do I want to do with my career? (Haha... who actually really knows at this age?) One of my biggest passions is scuba diving and free diving. I earned my open water scuba certification at 10 years old, and by 17, I had obtained my Emergency First Responder (EFR) certification, along with specialties in Deep Diving, Rescue Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Wreck Diving, and Underwater Navigation. The following year, I became a certified Professional PADI Scuba Divemaster at 18, the youngest age at which the certification can be obtained.

I’ve dedicated countless hours to immersing myself in this sport, constantly challenging myself to grow and become a better diver. Over the years, I've met many divers who have inspired me to merge my identity and creative passions with the ocean. My goal is to enhance the diving experience by designing sustainable scuba and boating gear, custom dive equipment, dive computers, and more. I want to bring my creativity and innovation to the diving community, combining my love for the sport with my design skills to make a meaningful and lasting impact.