About me
I'm Zhi [Z-ee] like zebra 🦓.
I have a deep passion for understanding people - how their experiences and personalities shape their behaviors and interactions. This interest in relationship building and teamwork naturally extends to my work in UX design.
I'm Zhi [Z-ee] like zebra 🦓.
I have a deep passion for understanding people - how their experiences and personalities shape their behaviors and interactions. This interest in relationship building and teamwork naturally extends to my work in UX design.

Experience Timeline
Experience Timeline
01
UX/UI
University of California, Irvine
2025-2026 Masters in Human Computer-Interaction & Design (HCI)
01
DATA
University of California, Irvine
2025-2026 Masters in Human Computer-Interaction & Design (HCI)
Student
University of California, Irvine
2025-2026 Masters in Human Computer-Interaction & Design (HCI)
02
UX/UI
The Giving Project
2023-2026 Sole designer improving user engagement and fostering a sense of community through product. - UX Researcher to Product Designer
02
DATA
The Giving Project
2023-2026 Sole designer improving user engagement and fostering a sense of community through product. - UX Researcher to Product Designer
Student
The Giving Project
2023-2026 Sole designer improving user engagement and fostering a sense of community through product. - UX Researcher to Product Designer
03
DATA
Apex Via Apple INC.
2022-2023 Design and analyze deficiencies by creating 2D & 3D generated data graphics for Apple's moble app.
03
DATA
Apex Via Apple INC.
2022-2023 Design and analyze deficiencies by creating 2D & 3D generated data graphics for Apple's moble app.
UX/UI
Apex Via Apple INC.
2022-2023 Design and analyze deficiencies by creating 2D & 3D generated data graphics for Apple's moble app.
04
UX/UI
MIADVG
2021-2022 Design compelling deliverables of in-house and client facing applications for Fintech industry
04
DATA
MIADVG
2021-2022 Design compelling deliverables of in-house and client facing applications for Fintech industry
UX/UI
MIADVG
2021-2022 Design compelling deliverables of in-house and client facing applications for Fintech industry
05
UX/UI
Springboard
2020-2021 Student Designer - Learning the foundations of UX&UI. Completion of 4 in-depth portfolio projects
05
DATA
Springboard
2020-2021 Student Designer - Learning the foundations of UX&UI. Completion of 4 in-depth portfolio projects
Student
Springboard
2020-2021 Student Designer - Learning the foundations of UX&UI. Completion of 4 in-depth portfolio projects
06
Student
California State University, Northridge
2015-2019 B.A Child and adolescent Development. Applied Science + Minor Family Studies
Student
California State University, Northridge
2015-2019 B.A Child and adolescent Development. Applied Science + Minor Family Studies
Quality
Simplicity
Reliability
Collaboration
Innovation
Customer Focus
Long-Term Relationships
Positive Experience
Trustworthiness
Passion
Adaptability








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