Zhiyuan Chen

Zhiyuan Chen

Product Designer | AI & Robotics Specialist

3 yrs experience · Pittsburgh, PA · <10 hrs/week

About

Hey there, I'm Zhiyuan. My biggest expertise is my ability to switch gears effortlessly between big-picture problem-solving and pixel-perfect visual design! This allows me to create great designs and seamless user experiences from concept to execution. With a Master of Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University, I am a dedicated product designer with a strong foundation in both theory and practice. During my previous role at PLUS, I led the design of an LLM-powered AI tool for tutors to improve online tutoring efficiency and student engagement. I've also worked across different industries, too. If you're looking for a designer who can deliver innovative, user-centered solutions, I'd love to collaborate!

Skills

AccessibilityAdobe Creative SuiteCustomer ExperienceData VisualizationDesign ResearchDesign SystemsDesign ThinkingFigmaHTML/CSSHeuristic EvaluationJavascriptProcess ImprovementProduct DesignProduct DevelopmentProduct StrategyService designTableauUI/UX DesignUX researchUsability TestingUser Interface DesignUser PersonasUser ResearchUser-Centered DesignWebsitesWireframing

Experience

  • Product Designer · PLUS - Personalized Learning Squared01-01-2024

    Co-led the design of an LLM-powered AI tool that assists ~500 tutors in explaining math problems and improving student engagement, enhancing overall session efficiency.

  • Product Designer (MHCI Capstone) · ARM Institute01-01-2024

    As a Product Designer for the MHCI Capstone project, likely contributed to the design and development of innovative solutions in the field of advanced robotics for manufacturing.

  • UX Designer · Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.01-01-2024 – 05-01-2024

    Presented ideated robot concepts and envisioned functionalities to members from Honda, Japan. Led the design of remote operation system of a navigation robot.

  • UX Designer · CMU Human-Computer Interaction Institute01-01-2024 – 05-01-2024

    Created interactive prototypes from low to high fidelity for an AI bias auditing tool. Conceptualized and prototyped micro-interactions to assist users in mitigating AI bias.

  • Undergraduate Researcher · UC San Diego Gorman Lab09-01-2021 – 06-01-2023

    Led independent research investigating circadian system of mammals. Wrote a paper and will publish on qualified journals with professors endorsement.

Education

  • Carnegie Mellon UniversityMaster of Human-Computer Interaction, School of Computer Science
  • UC San DiegoBachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science Spec. Design & Interaction and Psychology

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