Certificated by my Master of Design degree and Bachelor of Engineering degree, I can conduct both Qualitative and Quantitative types of User Research to ensure a wholesome UX Design work delivered by either Graphic User Interface (Websites and Apps) or Tangible User Interface.

Work

User Experience Design Intern

Innovative Clinical Data Capture and Using Lab

University of Cincinnati

Aug 2021 to Present | Cincinnati, United States (Remote)

I am responsible for conducting user researches and deliver product prototypes with different levels of fidelity to developers based on the demand of our clients.

UX/UI Design Intern

History Moves

May 2020 - Aug 2020 | Cincinnati/Chicago, United States (Remote)

I was responsible for building up information architectures and developing interactive prototypes together with other graphic designers and our clients to deliver an online exhibition (stillsurviving.net) for public history.

Industrial Design Intern

Chengdu Oii Design Co.,Ltd.

Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 | Chengdu, China

I took part in the user experience research for an Anesthesia Ultrasound Device (Red Dot Design Award). And I was also responsible for the concept development of a family pet-related product for our client.

Education

Master of Design

School of Design, University of Cincinnati

Aug 2019 - Apr 2021 | Cincinnati, United States | GPA 3.9/4.0

My study direction is around the User-Centered Design method and conducting researches to facilitate this kind of design. The courses I learned included Research Method, Design Strategy, Translational Research/Design, HCI, Cognitive Science, and so on. My thesis project is about Design Guidelines in Teleworking Improvement.

Bachelor of Engineering

School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University

Sep 2015 - Jun 2019 | Chengdu, China | Rank Top 5%

My program is Mechanical Design, Manufacture, and its Automation. My study in this program prepares me with the logical thinking ability for doing rational design and its research. My courses in this program included 3D Modeling, Furniture Fabrication, Rapid Prototyping, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Programing, Administration, and so on.

Publication

Shape-Changing Control Interface Design: Augmenting Physical Affordances to Enhance a Digital Interface Experience in Cross-Device Interaction

Primary Author

Applied Human Factor and Ergonomics | Jul 2021 | New York, U.S.

Zhu, S., & Ghim, Y. G. (2021, July). Shape-Changing Control Interface Design: Augmenting Physical Affordances to Enhance a Digital Interface Experience in Cross-Device Interaction. In International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (pp. 24-31). Springer, Cham.

Individual Contribution to Team-based Collaboration in A Virtual Work Environment

Master’s Thesis | 2021 | Cincinnati, U.S.

Zhu, S. (2021). Individual Contribution to Team-based Collaboration in A Virtual Work Environment [Master’s thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1623241598347739

My Info

Contact Information

Primary Contact Information

+1 513-888-2833 (U.S.)

+86 13981184870 (China)

zsy13981184870@hotmail.com

Social Media

WeChat ID: SiyiZ_Ciel

LinkedIn Profile: siyi-zhu-b7590419b

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