Learning to observe
At San José State University, Digital Media Art helped me develop visual thinking through digital media, creative experimentation, and attention to how people perceive experiences.
ABOUT / MY DESIGN JOURNEY
From seeing
Hi, I'm Jingyi.
From seeing
to shaping experiences.
I'm a product designer studying Integrated Design, Business and Technology at USC, with a background in Digital Media Art. I combine visual thinking, interaction design, and prototyping to explore how technology can better support people's needs.
UX & InteractionHuman–AI InteractionFunctional PrototypingCreative Technology
01 / WHERE IT STARTED
A journey of perspective.
From visual exploration to designing and prototyping experiences for people.
Designing for people
Through user research, interaction design, coding, and physical prototypes, my work shifted from visual expression toward understanding people's needs and designing useful interactions.
Connecting design and technology
At USC, I'm continuing to develop interdisciplinary product skills. Building Freshlings in SwiftUI has given me direct experience translating interfaces into working features and refining them through use.
02 / DESIGN APPROACH01 / UNDERSTAND 02 / TRANSLATE 03 / PROTOTYPE
How I work.
Start with the problem.
I explore people's needs, behaviors, and the context behind a problem before defining a solution.
Make complexity understandable.
I turn complex information and interactions into experiences that are easier to understand and navigate.
Learn by making.
I use interactive prototypes to explore ideas, test assumptions, and refine design decisions.
03 / WHAT'S NEXT
Designing for what's next.
I'm interested in designing complex digital products, AI-assisted experiences, and tools that help people make better-informed decisions. I want to continue strengthening my ability to connect product thinking, interaction design, and technical prototyping.
BEYOND THE SCREEN
Small observations from places I have visited.
