My strengths lie in Systems Thinking, User Research, and Strong Visual Skills.
Education
Aug . 2019 - May . 2022
Harvard University, MA
Master of Design Engineering
Dec . 2015
Stony Brook University, NY
B.A. Studio Art, Minor in Digital Art
Work Experience
Mar . 2023 - PRESENT
McKinsey & Company | Senior Product Designer
Led a design team to deliver a cohesive and unified experience during the merger of two cloud platforms. Managed team workload, facilitated daily check-ins, and drove collaborative problem-solving sessions to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
Enhanced the firm's first AI tool by mapping accurate use cases for data ingestion and improving the source UI, benefiting 45,000 users.
Oct . 2022 - Jan . 2023
Google X | Senior Product Designer (Contract)
Led UX design and developed a multi-modal MVP, from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups, enabling users to supervise multiple robots and ensure pedestrian safety.
Facilitated design discussions and PS sessions to align stakeholders and the team for design decisions.
Sep . 2020 - Dec . 2022
Livefully | Strategic UX Designer
Took charge of UX and UI design, taking an empathetic approach and accessible to our target user group, aligning with the company’s mission.
Jul . 2020 - Oct . 2022
Harvard Medical School | Researcher (Part-time)
Conducted ethnography research in Shanghai, China, through observation, user and stakeholder interviews, and site visits.
Identified and presented intervention points focusing on reducing the burdens of caretakers and improving the quality of care for the elderly often neglected.
Jan . 2016 - Dec . 2021
Samsung Electronics | Industrial Designer
Developed a series of Galaxy Watches from concept to manufacturing, leveraging both qualitative and quantitative user research, alongside intensive exploration and iteration of forms.
For a new wearable design project, collaborated with a fashion company or multi-national designers to expand product lines.
Designed DexPad with enhanced usability, reducing manufacturing costs by 30%. Holds design patents for overall shape and hardware structure.
Leadership
HBS Tech Club Director of Communication
Students vs. Pandemics Graphic Designer
2019 Young Samsung Member (special task force)
2018 Group Change Agent
Samsung Global Retail Supporters2015 MAMA Show Graphic Designer
The Statesman Editorial Cartoonist
Publication
ICCC’20 Printing Error: Randomness as a Creative Agent
EMBC 2020 Design of a wearable system to capture physiological data to monitor surgeons’ stress during surgery