Jake Gu
UX Designer | Product Design Specialist
2 yrs experience · Toronto, ON · <10 hrs/week
About
With a strong foundation in both architectural engineering and user experience design, I am a dedicated professional currently pursuing a Master's degree in User Experience Design at the University of Toronto. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Waterloo. My professional journey includes roles as a Product Designer at Adaptis and Blueprint, where I focused on enhancing user experience and product functionality. I also served as a UX Designer at Veriday, where I honed my skills in research, design, and testing of digital products. My academic experience includes research assistant roles at the University of Waterloo, where I contributed to projects involving data collection, analysis, and image interpretation. My diverse background equips me with a unique perspective on design and user experience, driving my passion for creating intuitive and impactful digital solutions.
Skills
Experience
- Product Designer · Adaptis06-01-2023
As a Product Designer, likely contributed to the design and development of user-friendly products, focusing on user experience and interface design.
- Product Designer · Blueprint, Technology for Non-Profits09-01-2023 – 05-01-2024
As a Product Designer, likely worked on creating and improving digital solutions for non-profit organizations, enhancing user experience and product functionality.
- UX Designer · Veriday09-01-2022 – 12-01-2022
As a UX Designer, likely focused on improving user experience through research, design, and testing of digital products.
- Research Assistant · University of Waterloo04-01-2022 – 09-01-2022
As a Research Assistant, likely assisted in academic research projects, data collection, and analysis.
- Image Analysis Research Assistant · University of Waterloo01-01-2021 – 04-01-2021
As an Image Analysis Research Assistant, likely focused on analyzing and interpreting image data for research purposes.
Education
- University of TorontoMaster's degree, User Experience Design
- University of WaterlooBachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Architectural Engineering
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau High SchoolOntario Secondary School Diploma
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