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Hi, I’m Jingyao — a Product Designer with a unique foundation in education, interaction design, and human-centered thinking.
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What sets me apart is my ability to translate deep empathy into purposeful design. My journey began in the classroom as an educator, where I honed the skill of simplifying complex ideas and understanding how people learn and engage. My experience studying Montessori philosophy has further shaped my design lens: I believe the best products encourage exploration, autonomy, and seamless interaction.
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Driven by data-lead problem-solving, where I now specialize in crafting intuitive, accessible, and emotionally resonant digital experiences. I combine my educational background with design principles to bridge the gap between functionality and human connection.
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Having navigated diverse life experiences, I bring real-world insight, emotional intelligence, and strong communication to every design challenge. Whether I’m mapping user journeys or prototyping product flows, my goal remains the same: to create experiences that truly serve, support, and inspire the people who use them.
Education
Master of Art in Interaction Design & Interactive Art
California State University EastBay, Hayward, US
08/2021 - 05/2024
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Master of Art in English Language Studies
Swansea University, Swansea, UK
08/2011 - 03/2013
Bachelor of Art in English Education
Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
09/2005 - 06/2010 ​​​​​​​
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Certification
Google UX Design Certificate
Storytelling for Designers
Montessori Early Childhood Credential
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Why work with me?
Human-Centered Interaction Design
I design intuitive, high-fidelity interfaces and interactive prototypes grounded in HCI principles, accessibility, and user needs—from wireframes to polished visuals.
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Insight-Driven User Research
Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, usability testing, A/B tests, and journey mapping, to turn insights into actionable design decisions.
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Design Thinking Across Disciplines
I blend creativity with structure through sketching, information architecture, and strategy—balancing user empathy with business goals.
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Tools, Tech & Collaboration
Proficient in Figma, FigJam, Adobe Suite, Sketch, HTML/CSS/JS, and Prompt Engineering. Clear communicator and team player, comfortable working in agile environments to iterate quickly and align cross-functional teams.
Let's connect!
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities.