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

VALUES

Quality

Simplicity

Reliability

Collaboration

Innovation

Customer Focus

Long-Term Relationships

Positive Experience

Trustworthiness

Passion

Adaptability

Case Study

© 2026 Zhi Qiu. All rights reserved.