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User Experience Designer

︎ iStaging
︎ Taipei City
︎ May 2024 - Current

Led end to end design within R&D team in transitioning web products into spatial design for Vision Pro and Meta Quest applications.

Refined current design system based on user research and interviews for existing products ultimately meeting and exceeding user expectations which led to a 110% increase in User Satisfaction.
Created comprehensive branding guidelines and redesigned product user interface to ensure consistent user experience across multiple devices and products.
Collaborated with leadership to develop streamlined and agile design practices within the organization. Designed spatial interfaces to enhance user interaction within virtual environments, successfully launching Vision Pro application that saw a 110% increase in user engagement compared to the standard product.
Spearheaded user research and competitive analysis to identify the opportunity space, synthesizing user insights to develop Product Requirements.
Delivered comprehensive design presentations to ensure clear communication in a cross-disciplinary team.

Digital Producer

︎ Bajibot Media Inc.
︎ New York City
︎ July 2021 - January 2024

Supervised and managed the digital production of AR/VR experiences, infographics, animations, and custom website builds.

Conducted competitive and user research to identify user problems and product requirements to develop product strategy.
Delivered design presentations, increasing efficiency in designer-developer communication by 90%. Led cross-functional team of marketing director, designer lead, and development lead in building a holistic campaign experience which increased the brand’s quarterly revenue.
Designed and presented experimental games and digital experiences emphasizing human-centered design principles.

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Digital Media Producer

︎ Parsons School of Design - Information Technology
︎ New York City
︎ July 2020 - May 2021

Produced and edited digital, photographic, and video content for various communication platforms, including the IT website, mobile app, social media, and print and digital outlets.

Assisted in directing marketing videos in collaboration with communication team and university partners to boost content awareness and ultimately increase user interactions.
Utilized a wide range of software and equipment to create high-quality finished designs, incorporating UX/UI design principles to ensure an optimal user experience

Highlight Project

Digital Fabrication Tools Assistant
︎ Parsons School of Design - Making Center
︎ New York City
︎ September 2019 - May 2020

Supervised, guided, and assisted graduate students, artists in residence, staff, and faculty in lab policies, safety procedures, and proper usage of fabrication equipment and tools.

Offered mentorship and expertise in project planning, design, and fabrication best practices for graduate students.
Assisted with general and miscellaneous tasks in the lab as needed. Operated tools including 3D printers, 3D scanners, VR equipment, and laser cutters.

Graphic Designer

︎ Italian Contemporary Film Festival [ICFF]
︎ Toronto, Canada
︎ Janurary 2018 - June 2019

Designed various digital and print communication materials including web pages, brochures, logos, signs, booklets, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, and others.

Highlight Project

UX Designer

︎ Vilampara Media
︎ Toronto, Canada
︎ June 2017 - September 2017

Develop user-centered design solutions through conducting user research, user testing, and analytics analysis.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and marketing to ensure a seamless user experience.
Create prototypes, storyboards, and high-fidelity visual designs to effectively communicate design concepts and solutions.

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