Hello, I'm Yingduo 👋

UX designer, Problem Solver, Team Player, Idea Generator

UX designer, Problem Solver, Team Player, Idea Generator

UX designer, Problem Solver, Team Player, Idea Generator

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Portfolio

My Latest Projects

My Latest Projects

My Latest Projects

2024
About: Transform a former fire safety project from a product that previously failed to address key pain points into a new business with profitable potential.
Company: Fire Management & Agriculture
Platform: Web App ( Mobile In Future)
Design Task: Past Work Redesign, Research in Niche. Relocate User Need
Role: UX Designer, UI Designer, UX Researcher, Product Management
2024
About: Inventing a digital note-taking system solution to improve working efficiency for researcher in labs
Company: Labkeep Founder & CEO
Platform: iPad App
Design Task: Iterated Labkeep to improve usability, highlight key features, and enhance appeal for younger users.
Role: UX Designer
2025
About: Enhance the healthcare experience in community hospitals
Company: Resilience Inc
Platform: Phone App
Design Task: Optimized a struggling project under constraints, preparing an MVP to boost credibility and user adoption.
Role: UX Designer, UI Designer, UX Researcher, Product Designer
2025
About: Usability Research on Synthetic Data Generation Platform to Improve Usability For Data Professionals
Company: Reveal Global Consulting, Maryland
Product: Synthetic Data Forge
Platform: EPC Desktop, Online Web Platform
Role: Usability Testing, UX researcher, Team Leader
2024
About: Redesign The New School Chinese Student Union's Branding
Company: The New School CSSA
Platform: Digital, Offline
Role: Branding, Event Planner, Project Manager, Graphic Design, Stakeholder Researcher, etc

The foundation of User Experience starts when human invented wheels.

The foundation of User Experience starts when human invented wheels.

The foundation of User Experience starts when human invented wheels.

About

Welcome to My Portfolio. I'm Yingduo (Rose) Zhao

Welcome to My Portfolio. I'm Yingduo (Rose) Zhao

Welcome to My Portfolio. I'm Yingduo (Rose) Zhao

My passion for UX design started during my undergraduate studies in artistic interactive design. I realized that I was more interested in the human side and functionality of technology than building subjective arts. I then pursued a master's degree in human-computer interaction and began my career as a UX designer.

My passion for UX design started during my undergraduate studies in artistic interactive design. I realized that I was more interested in the human side and functionality of technology than building subjective arts. I then pursued a master's degree in human-computer interaction and began my career as a UX designer.

My favorite part of my job is solving design challenges, and come up with solutions that make user's life easier. I also love to step backward, and iterate previous projects. It feels like I'm designing a "evolution" of products that brings more aid to people.

My favorite part of my job is solving design challenges, and come up with solutions that make user's life easier. I also love to step backward, and iterate previous projects. It feels like I'm designing a "evolution" of products that brings more aid to people.

Collaborated Clients

7+

Years of Experience

3+

Resume

My Resume

My Resume

My Resume

UX Design Intern
UX Design Intern
UX Design Intern
Resilience. Inc
Resilience. Inc
Resilience. Inc

2025 Summer

2025 Summer

2025 Summer

  • Took ownership of end-to-end product planning for a refugee housing app, aligned 20+ person cross-functional team through a clearly articulated PRD.

  • Led a full-page iteration of the app by redesigning 25+ high-fi pages and 25+ interactive screens, iterate based on user testing feedback, aligning with business goals to deliver a seamless booking experience

  • Developed and design strategies based on systematic competitive analysis, leading to a 60%+ increase in user preference during user testing.

UX Design Intern
UX Design Intern
UX Design Intern
CITIC Technology
CITIC Technology
CITIC Technology

2024 Summer

2024 Summer

2024 Summer

  • Led the cold start by conducting 20 one-on-one interviews with new users, capturing high-frequency feedback and defining two core user personas.

  • Leveraged user research insights to design differentiated product experiences for distinct user segments

    Collaborated with cross-functional departments to evaluate the technical feasibility of design prototypes and implementation plan before product lunch

  • Average page dwell time increased by 25% and CTA click-through rate improved by 18% after the new version lunch.

UX Designer, PM
UX Designer, PM
UX Designer, PM
Olive Optics

Dec 2024- Now

  • Led user research and data analysis to uncover key pain points, proposing innovative solutions and delivering a web MVP from concept to launch.

  • Led post-launch iterations, optimizing the 2D-to-3D conversion interface through user feedback and significantly improving ease of use.

  • Monitored pilot launches in labs, tracked and coordinated product issues, and drove resolutions to improve experimental efficiency and research output.

UX Researcher
Reveal Global Consulting

2025 Spring

2025 Spring

2025 Spring

  • Took ownership of end-to-end product planning for a refugee housing app, aligned 20+ person cross-functional team through a clearly articulated PRD.

  • Led a full-page iteration of the app by redesigning 25+ high-fi pages and 25+ interactive screens, iterate based on user testing feedback, aligning with business goals to deliver a seamless booking experience

  • Developed and design strategies based on systematic competitive analysis, leading to a 60%+ increase in user preference during user testing.

My Education

My Education

My Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Master of Science in Information   

Master of Science in Information   

Master of Science in Information   

Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.00

Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.00

Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.00

Expected April 2026

Expected April 2026

Expected April 2026

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Parsons School of Design, The New School
Parsons School of Design, The New School

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Technology

Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00

Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00

Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00

June 2024

June 2024

June 2024

Collaborated Clients

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Let's connect and start with your project ASAP.

Or Call 917-521-9252

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Let's Get in Touch

Let's connect and start with your project ASAP.

Or Call 917-521-9252