Hi, I'm Ziyi. Nice to meet you!
Hi, I'm Ziyi. Nice to meet you!
As a Product/UX Designer, I have experience in consumer products, B2B SaaS, and AI-powered tools. I take a human-centered approach to simplify complex workflows and craft meaningful user experiences. My work spans from designing an end-to-end social platform for movie lovers to creating AI-driven campaign tools for film studios.
As a Product/UX Designer, I have experience in consumer products, B2B SaaS, and AI-powered tools. I take a human-centered approach to simplify complex workflows and craft meaningful user experiences. My work spans from designing an end-to-end social platform for movie lovers to creating AI-driven campaign tools for film studios.
Education
Education
I studied Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Maryland, where my focus was in user experience, inclusive design, and mixed methods research.
M.S. HCI @Univeristy of Maryland-College Park
B.A. Graphic Design and Journalism @American University
I studied Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Maryland, where my focus was in user experience, inclusive design, and mixed methods research.
M.S. HCI @Univeristy of Maryland-College Park
B.A. Graphic Design and Journalism @American University
Pivot
Pivot
Before transitioning into UX design in 2020, I worked as a journalist and visual designer at international news agencies, where I honed my skills in interviews, storytelling, and research, strengths that now help me talk to users, uncover their needs, and translate insights into design solutions.
Before transitioning into UX design in 2020, I worked as a journalist and visual designer at international news agencies, where I honed my skills in interviews, storytelling, and research, strengths that now help me talk to users, uncover their needs, and translate insights into design solutions.
What I Bring
What I Bring
What I Bring
Interaction Design & Prototyping
Rapidly turn ideas into testable prototypes to validate concepts early.
Interaction Design & Prototyping
Rapidly turn ideas into testable prototypes to validate concepts early.
User Research & Usability Testing
Translate insights into actionable, high-impact design decisions.
User Research & Usability Testing
Translate insights into actionable, high-impact design decisions.
Scalable Design Systems
Build WCAG-compliant systems ensuring consistency and accessibility.
Scalable Design Systems
Build WCAG-compliant systems ensuring consistency and accessibility.
AI in Design
Leverage AI to accelerate ideation, synthesize research, and support decision-making.
AI in Design
Leverage AI to accelerate ideation, synthesize research, and support decision-making.
Feature Writing
I also studied journalism and communication as an undergraduate, completing two internships at journalism agencies and working as a campus reporter. Inspired by the principle of 'giving voice to the voiceless,' I have a passion for hearing people's stories and highlighting social issues. Now, as a UX designer, I bring the same dedication to understanding and amplifying user voices, empathizing with their needs, and translating their experiences into impactful design solutions.
Feature Writing
I also studied journalism and communication as an undergraduate, completing two internships at journalism agencies and working as a campus reporter. Inspired by the principle of 'giving voice to the voiceless,' I have a passion for hearing people's stories and highlighting social issues. Now, as a UX designer, I bring the same dedication to understanding and amplifying user voices, empathizing with their needs, and translating their experiences into impactful design solutions.
When I'm not on Figma
When I'm not on Figma
⭐ Doodling improvements for apps and objects from a user’s view.
☕ Trying new coffee blends.
🎨 Practicing illustration and sketching ideas.
⭐ Doodling improvements for apps and objects from a user’s view.
☕ Trying new coffee blends.
🎨 Practicing illustration and sketching ideas.
