EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
August 2015 - May 2019
College of Environmental Design, 3-year Program
Master of Architecture
Architecture & Building Science/Technology
Beijing University of Technology
September 2009 - July 2013
Bachelor of Art
Art & Design & Landscape Design
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Online class, Completed August 2021
Google UX certificate on Coursera
Codecademy
March - May 2023
Learn User Research: Generative
Learn Design Thinking: Ideation
Learn Interaction Design
Introduction to UI and UX Design
Learn Responsive Design
Learn Navigation Design
Learn JavaScript
June 2023
Front-End Engineer
SKILLS
Design & Research
User-Centered Design (UCD)
Wireframing & Prototyping
User Research & Interviews
Information Architecture
Usability Testing & Heuristic Evaluation
Interaction Design
Responsive and Adaptive Design
Visual Design
Project Management & Business Acumen
Design Research & Data Analysis
Surveys & Questionnaires
User Personas & Journey Mapping
Technical Skills
HTML/CSS/JavaScript
EJS(Embedded JavaScript templates)
jQuery
JavaScript, EJS(Embedded JavaScript templates), jQuery
3D Design & Fabrication Tools
Unity
3Dmax Studio, Rhino, SketchUp
Grasshopper, Ladybug, DIVA
3D Printing
3D Scanner (NextEngine 3D)
CNC (Techno Isel 3-axis CNC router)
Laser Cutter, Blade Cutter (Zund S3 Digital)
EXPERIENCE
BookYourPet | User Experience Designer
Oct. 2021 - Present, Full-time Contractor
- Spearheaded the enhancement of key web app functionalities, including appointment scheduling, team management, and payment processes, achieving a 10% increase in booking conversions and a 36% growth in completed appointments.
- Optimized the account setup workflow in the web app, reducing setup duration by 52% through targeted improvements in the booking system.
- Engaged in collaborative planning and design decision-making with a cross-functional team, contributing significantly to the development and refinement of the product roadmap using collaboration tools like Trello and Slack.
- Led comprehensive usability testing, conducted user interviews, and performed competitive analysis using analytics tools such as Posthog, working closely with stakeholders and potential users to continually enhance the user experience.
LASO Health | Product Designer
Sep. 2023 - Jan. 2024, Part-time Contractor
- Designed an Admin Panel focused on user management, integrating advanced features and functionalities based on insights derived from extensive UX research and the existing B2B platform, with an emphasis on Enhanced User Management, Advanced Data Accessibility, and Informed Decision-Making to cater to LASO's diverse user base.
- Developed a cost-benefit calculator focused on maximizing customer savings and boosting subscription growth.
- Revitalized the design system for both mobile and web applications, catering to consumer and B2B audiences, and enhancing the previous framework.
- Crafted responsive product pages and updated content, informed by findings from a dedicated user research case study.
Modernized Mobile LLC | UX Designer
June. 2023 - Aug.2023, Part-time Contractor
- Created a tablet-based admin panel for the 'Clean Spaces' app, mirroring the features and functions of the existing consumer-focused mobile application.
VW Studio | Freelancer
Aug. 2020 - Present, Owner
- Designed and implemented a portfolio website from scratch by using HTML/CSS/JavaScript. deployed on AWS. Used GitHub for version control
- Updated and maintained the UI components and responsive grid of the design system for this site.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Buro OS | Architectural Designer
Aug. 2017 - Jul.2018
- Main tasks at Buro OS are modifying building massing, updating design packages, cooperating visualization teams, and producing 2d graphics and 3d digital models.
In Design Studio | Summer Intern
May. 2017 - Aug.2017
- Conducted zoning code research
- Produced elevation, section and details documents
PDI Design Group | Architectural Designer
Dec. 2013 - Jul.2015
- Produced digital model and renderings.
- Generated building materials palette for facade updates