In industrial design, recognition is more than an achievement—it is a validation of creativity, innovation, and the ability to push boundaries. For Zerong Yang, an award-winning industrial designer and entrepreneur, these accolades represent years of dedication to creating products that are not only functional but also visually compelling and user-centered. His work in product design, particularly in the pet training space, has been recognized globally, earning prestigious international awards, multiple patents, and a growing influence in the design industry.
From the start of his career, Zerong’s approach has been rooted in a deep understanding of functionality, ergonomics, and user experience. His company, Clink Design, was founded to transform everyday products into seamless, intuitive solutions, a philosophy that has since garnered widespread industry acclaim. The flagship product, Clink Clicker, has set new standards in pet training innovation, earning some of the most respected design awards worldwide, including the IF Design Award, European Product Design Award, Core77 Design Awards, MUSE Design Awards, IDA Design Awards, Paris Design Awards, New York Product Design Awards, and French Design Awards. These accolades highlight the product’s innovative functionality and aesthetic appeal and place it among the most cutting-edge industrial designs in the world today.
Clink Clicker’s recognition is a testament to the meticulous design process that went into its creation. The IF Design Award, one of the most prestigious in the field, praised its ergonomic structure and seamless integration of form and function. The Core77 Design Awards celebrated its intuitive usability, which makes dog training more efficient and enjoyable. Meanwhile, the European Product Design Award and IDA Design Awards honored its impact on enhancing the pet-owner experience through superior product design. These recognitions solidify Zerong’s reputation as a designer whose work transcends aesthetics and delivers real-world usability.
Beyond awards, Zerong has also secured design and utility patents for his innovations, ensuring that his groundbreaking work remains exclusive and protected in the industry. His design patents highlight the unique visual identity of his products, while the utility patents reinforce the mechanical and functional innovations that make them truly distinctive. “Design should be beautiful but practical and sustainable,” Zerong explains. “Patents allow us to push innovation forward while maintaining the integrity of our original ideas.”
With these accomplishments, Clink Design is now set to showcase its award-winning designs on one of the biggest industry stages in the world. Clink Design will be participating in the 2025 Global Pet Expo in Orlando, one of the prominent and influential pet product trade show, where leading companies, distributors, and industry experts gather to explore the future of pet care. The 2024 event saw attendance from retail buyers representing more than 89,800 locations worldwide, highlighting the Expo’s significance as a significant business and networking hub. This event allows Clink Design to introduce Clink Clicker to buyers, distributors, and retailers from across the globe, allowing them to experience firsthand the impact of well-crafted, thoughtfully designed pet training tools.
For Zerong, these awards and recognitions are milestones and stepping stones toward greater innovation. His success is driven by an unwavering belief in the power of industrial design to enhance everyday experiences, whether through pet training products or future developments. “Awards and patents are validations of past success, but they also challenge me to continue innovating,” he says. “The goal is to keep refining, improving, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in design.” With an impressive portfolio of award-winning designs, intellectual property protection, and global industry recognition, Zerong Yang is proving that great design is not just about aesthetics but about creating solutions that truly make a difference.
Published by Anne C.
