Hello I'm Xin,
a passionate
product designer :)
My motivation for user experience design lies in creating solutions that bring real values and positive impacts. I embrace ambiguity and challenges in every project, enjoying solving problems through thoughtful design.
Before entering the product design field, I studied psychology and statistics for my curiosity in human and research. My growing interest in technology led me to pursue an M.S. in HCI, which I recently graduated from. These experiences have given me a practical understanding of human behavior and technology, a sensitivity to data, and a problem-solving mindset.
My design experience spans across startups, mobile & web apps, SaaS platform, and data visualization. I'm interested in solving real problems that make people's lives easier. Currently, I work as a product designer/project manager at Flikshop, designing solution that helps organizations leverage their mission and goals.
With my recent completion of an M.S. in HCI at the University of Maryland, along with my foundation in psychology and statistics, I own a practical understanding of human behavior and technology, a sensitivity to data, and a problem-solving mindset.

My experience spans across startups, mobile and web apps, SaaS platform, and information visualization design, covering work, school, and passion projects. Currently, I work as a product designer at Flikshop, designing product that helps organizations leverage their mission and goals.

Education

University of Maryland
M.S. Human-Computer Interaction 24'
University of Iowa
B.S. Psychology and Statistics 19'

My design approach & skillset

My process is rooted in detailed problem analysis, research, and rapid iteration. I address challenges systematically from different perspectives while remain flexible to feedback and evolving context. I love design and explore different creative ideas, and my final designs are always crafted to be pixel-perfect and follow design principles and modern aesthetics.
Skills
Interaction design
Visual design
Design system
Information Architecture
Prototyping
Mix-method research
Usability testing
Accessibility
Project management
Data analysis
Data visualization
Tools
Paper & pencil
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
ProtoPie
Whimsical
Zeplin
Notion
Webflow
Programming
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Python
R

While in work, I bring different kinds of value to the team...

I believe in the power of collaboration and enjoy exchanging ideas and receiving feedback from others to help each others grow. A collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious team is what I look for to build interesting solutions together.
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🌻 Embrace collaboration
My team members and stakeholders always offer fresh perspectives and feedbacks. Learning from each other and working together are what I believe to be the key to create amazing solutions.
02
📢 Take initiative
Driven by curiosity and ambition, I thrive on exploring new ideas, taking ownership of my tasks, and advocating for users whenever possible. I'm passionate about bringing projects to success and seeing my work make a positive impact.
03
🐚 Keep learning & growing
I enjoy learning new techniques and methods to develop myself—not just to keep up with trends, but because I find it fulfilling. I continuously grow myself through online resources, competitions, side projects, and community events.
04
🐟 Be adaptable
My adaptable mindset allows me to stay flexible in my work. I seek to balance business goals with user needs, while make myself adjusting to evolving context and delivering effective solutions under constraints.

Outside of work, I'm usually...

☀️  Enjoying sunshine with my border collie
🍜  Eating pho and sushi
👾  Playing digital and board games
🧋  Drinking milk tea w/ boba
📖  Reading novels and mangas
🎨  Sketching on my tablet
🌱  Watching animes and movies
🍄  Visiting art exhibitions and museums
☁️  Listening to random music