Yinghou Wang
Master of Design Studies | Computer Science Cross-registration | AI Product Research
2 yrs experience · <10 hrs/week
About
With a Master of Design Studies from Harvard University and a cross-registration in Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this individual has a strong educational background. They also hold a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tsinghua University and a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visual Communications. Their professional experience includes roles such as Teaching Assistant at Harvard University, Laboratory Assistant at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and positions at Microsoft, Sina.com, and the AI Industrial Research Institute of Tsinghua University. Their work involved AI product research, UX design, and product design, showcasing their expertise in technology, design, and business administration. This individual's experience and education demonstrate a well-rounded skill set in technology, design, and management.
Experience
- Teaching Assistant · Harvard University09-01-2023 – 12-01-2023
TA of Harvard University GSD SCI6338 Introduction to computational design.
- Laboratory Assistant · Massachusetts Institute of Technology08-01-2023 – 12-01-2023
Being Lab Assistant at MIT Electronics Engineering Computer Science department class 6.101 Fundamentals of Programming.
- AI Product Research · Microsoft06-01-2023 – 08-01-2023
· Participant in the development and design of MSRA AI research product which utilizes the neural codec language model VALL-E and MLLM Kosmos-2. Orchestrated the user experience architecture for the product's internal testing, while collaborating closely with both backend and frontend developers to create user&model-centralized prototype. Actively engaged in model research discussions to ensure a cohesive design process throughout the entire research system. · Engaged in the Microsoft 2023 Hackathon within the Live Story team. Our team works on an AI product that generates videos and interactive design scripts based on customized narrative paragraphs. Show less
- UX Designer · Sina.com06-01-2021 – 04-01-2022
· Revamped UI/UX for Sina Finance App (mobile/PC) aligned with monthly marketing strategies. Produced high-fidelity mockups via Figma and Adobe suite. Collaborated with marketing and tech teams to assess user feedback. · Created 20+ illustrations and animations for Sina Financial Entry Dictionary, enhancing financial knowledge for beginner app users. Integrated parts into Sina Finance App v5.11.0, boosting time on page by 30%. · Designed 30+ key visuals for major operational events like World International Conference Wuzhen Summit and Shanghai International Trust & Investment Corporation Summit Series 2021. Crafted visual and commercial designs for collaborative products. Show less
- Product Designer · AI Industrial Research Institute of Tsinghua University05-01-2021 – 08-01-2021
· Crafted UX wireframes for "Brick Studio," an AI-powered commercial product generating custom LEGO sculptures. Designed high-fidelity mockups and interaction elements for their first version interfaces. · Contributed to marketing strategies via market and user research, and combined the marketing strategies into brand publicity design.
Education
- Harvard UniversityMaster of Design Studies, Mediums (Technology & Design)
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCross-registration, Computer Science
- 清华大学经济管理学院 Tsinghua University School of Economics and ManagementBachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, Second Bachelor Degree
- Tsinghua UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Design and Visual Communications, General
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