Hello and welcome! Thanks for dropping by. I’m Zoe / Xiaozhou (means ‘a little boat made of leaves’ in Mandarin), a product designer exploring user-centered, data-informed, and problem-solving design.
My Design Journey/
College was my first exposure to product design, but not my first time to involve something design, art, or aesthetic related. Ever since my first graphic design project, I’ve been hooked on design (maybe also to not waste my 12 years of fine art training).
My Philosophy/
Transitioning from visual design to product design has made me value: Design is not just about aesthetics, but the harmony of logic determines whether the design can be used in an efficient way. I believe through design, I can solve problem in real life and empower people to live a better life.
Offline Mode/
INTJ, Scorpio.
You can find me play around colors to illustrate my daydreams, kneading the dough to steam the buns, and watching various documentaries (currently watching The Jinx and Civilization).
Design Skills:
User research
Information architecture
High-fidelity mockups
Prototyping
User testing
Animation
Video production
3D modeling
Soft skills:
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Communication
Stress management
Public speaking
‘She has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the Meru project, and the Slides Design Training material she prepared is valuable for all employees across the company, and gives UX team great engagement and connection with customers. The Design Thinking workshop she facilitated was a resounding success and played a pivotal role in promoting collaboration between business and IT.’
Quote from Leia Liu, Design Lead @Medtronic
‘Her deep insight helps to explore the essence behind the phenomenon. During team meetings and in project teams, she has often had good ideas and made valuable suggestions for improvement. Xiaozhou has the natural ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders, communicate well, and deliver high-quality experiences.’
Quote from Jiang Xu, Deputy Dean @Tongji D&I