Qi L.

Innovative Product Designer with a Focus on Social Impact

5 yrs experience · <10 hrs/week

About

Hello! I'm a data-driven designer passionate about leveraging the power of design and technology for social impact. Experienced in UX design, product management, and marketing, with a focus on social innovation and technology. In my free time, you can find me cooking, learning languages, traveling, and expanding my Smiski collection. Portfolio available upon request.

Experience

  • Product Designer · InstaHub2023-01-01 –

    Leading design and research for SaaS building energy management web application.

  • UX Designer & Product Lead · Develop for Good2023-01-01 – 2025-01-01

    Designing the user experience for DFG's Annual Report webpage to highlight quantitative and qualitative impact. Supervising 3 project teams, stepping in as Product Manager, Design Manager, or Designer to deliver technology solutions to non-profits.

  • Design Manager · Develop for Good2023-01-01 – 2023-01-01

    Assisted a nonprofit client research, design, and deploy a website redesign to serve as a hub of information for 2K+ refugee and immigrant families searching for language instruction and multigenerational educational programs.

  • Designer @ Center for Social Innovation · Stanford University Graduate School of Business2024-01-01 – 2024-01-01

    Supporting 5 Impact Design Immersion Fellow teams with research, design, and prototype development.

  • User Experience Analyst · Keru2022-01-01 – 2022-01-01

    Worked with COO to re-architecture and improve the standard operating procedure and talent management system for 6 full-time and 50+ part-time staff.

  • Product Designer · InstaHub2021-01-01 – 2021-01-01

    Collaborated with executive and engineering to design mockups and prototype IoT Dashboard, delivering smart data analytics and visualization for building managers.

  • Designer · Shelter Health Outreach Program (SHOP) at UPenn2021-01-01 – 2021-01-01

    Designed digital and print educational pamphlets for 4.4K+ people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

  • Designer · PennApps2020-01-01 – 2021-01-01

    Managed social media accounts and designed digital and print assets, supporting 1000+ participants for the nation's first student-run college hackathon.

  • Chief Marketing Officer · Consult for America2020-01-01 – 2021-01-01

    Executed international Small Business Case Competition with 600+ students from 62 unique colleges and universities with 5-person team. Developed the brand's visual identity for marketing collateral through style guide, logo, illustrations, and presentation materials.

  • Marketing and Design Intern · InstaHub2020-01-01 – 2020-01-01

    Collaborated with executive and business development team to create marketing and client materials, designing digital ads, company branding, Instagram posts, instruction manuals, product data sheets, and pitch decks. Conducted market research, developed content strategies, and increased online traffic by 30%.

Education

  • University of PennsylvaniaBachelor's degree, Economics
  • COOP Careers FellowshipData Analytics, Data Analytics
  • Designmatters at ArtCenter College of DesignDesigning Advocacy: Arts Education + Graphic Design, Designing Advocacy: Arts Education + Graphic Design
  • Princeton UniversityChinese, Chinese

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