Yen-Yi Huang
Product Designer | Specializing in UI/UX for AI Products, Rapid Prototyping
8 yrs experience · New York, NY 10003 · <10 hrs/week
About
As a product designer at Wondera, I specialize in creating intuitive user experiences for AI-driven products. My work involves user interface design, rapid prototyping, and leveraging agile methodologies to deliver innovative solutions across various projects. My architectural background fosters a spatial and creative approach to design challenges. With a Master of Science in Integrated Design & Media from NYU, I integrate diverse mediums and technologies to enhance user experiences, aiming to improve lives and communities.
Experience
- Product Designer · StockNews.AI2024-06 –
- Enhanced user experience for an AI-driven financial platform, simplifying complex market data into actionable insights. - Established and developed a comprehensive design system from the ground up, ensuring consistency and efficiency in product development. - Conducted user research through interviews, gathering critical insights that informed design decisions and product improvements.
- Product Designer · Wondera2023-08 –
- Designed and developed wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to enhance the usability of the product. - Reorganized and maintained the design system for design consistency through Figma, resulting in three times faster product iterations. - Drove global team alignment on user needs and streamlined handoff with a clear design guideline. - Mentored an intern, accelerating onboarding and skill alignment with design team objectives.
- Prototyping Lab Graduate Assistant · New York University2022-10 – 2023-05
- Established regulations and administrative procedures for lab management. - Designed the layout and signage for resource access in the lab. - Conducted workshops to teach students various techniques and equipment use. - Assisted students in operating laser cutters, 3D printers, welding equipment, and other tools.
- Brand Designer · jlin technology inc.2021-04 – 2021-12
- Conducted a workshop for stakeholders to align branding strategy with user needs and company objectives. - Established and maintained design systems to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints. - Created and refined logos, visual identities, and other brand assets to communicate company values and identity.
- Project Assistant · YENTING CHO STUDIO LTD.2020-03 – 2021-03
- Conducted user testing of interactive fabrication system through interviews and qualitative analysis - Designed and developed 3D prototypes using Rhino and Grasshopper based on collected body data. - Collaborated and communicated with engineering team to optimize interface based on user research and testing.
- Technical Teaching Assistant · National Cheng Kung University2019-09 – 2020-01
- Conducted workshops and tutorials on the basic structure of Rhino & Grasshopper, providing students with foundational knowledge in these software tools. - Assisted freshmen in applying computational tools to their architectural projects, enhancing their design capabilities and project outcomes. - Managed the laser cutting equipment, ensuring its proper use and maintenance for student projects.
- Technical Artist · Scarecrow Contemporary Dance Company2019-07 – 2019-12
- Collaborated with an intercultural team of dancers, mechanical artists, and an musician in the creation of the musical "Bugs." - Assisted the artist responsible for designing and fabricating the experimental instrument by utilizing laser cutting. - Contributed to the successful assembly of the experimental instrument with the mechanical bugs.
- Architectural Designer · TSDesign (大山開發建築師事務所)2018-01 – 2018-02
- Designed the facade for a residential development, contributing to the aesthetic and functional aspects of the project. - Created 3D renderings for architectural projects, providing visualizations to support design decisions and presentations. - Assisted in the application process for building permits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for architectural projects.
- Architectural Designer · Open Union Cultural & Creative Co., Ltd2016-07 – 2016-09
- Developed futuristic housing designs for the "Home2025"exhibition, showcasing innovative concepts for future living. - Assisted in model making for the "From Ink to Apparel—A Crossover between Calligraphy Art and Fashion Design"exhibition, highlighting the fusion of traditional art and contemporary fashion. - Planned and executed an exhibition showcasing the work of summer interns, managing logistics and coordinating with team members for a successful presentation.
Education
- New York UniversityMaster of Science - MS, Integrated Design & Media
- National Cheng Kung UniversityBachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture
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