Published inBootcampThe Issues with Popular Apps in ChinaAt the end of 2023, I finally got the chance to visit my hometown Shanghai, China after five years. For three weeks, I used some of the…Jan 17, 20241Jan 17, 20241
Published inUX CollectiveHow the Chinese version of Instagram is outgrowing InstagramAn analysis of how the “Little Red Book” or “Xiaohongshu” app became the quintessential community and lifestyle network for Chinese people…Mar 6, 20227Mar 6, 20227
Published inBootcampProduct company (Amazon) vs. consultancy (Accenture): key differences for UX designersFour months ago, I started a new job as a UX designer at Amazon. This is my first job at a product company after almost 3 years of working…Dec 27, 20212Dec 27, 20212
Published inBootcampWhy work in a design consultancy? Pros and cons explainedIf you’ve looked for a job in design, you’ve probably come across different types of companies — agencies, product companies, and…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Published inDesignX CommunityA Quick Resource on Gender BalanceA beginner’s guide to the underrepresentation of women in design and tech (including global community resources you can reach out to).Mar 8, 20192Mar 8, 20192
Published inUX CollectiveWhat can we learn from these cool UX observations in Shanghai?In December 2018, I visited my hometown Shanghai, China after more than 2 years since my last visit. Other than the amazing selection of…Feb 9, 2019Feb 9, 2019
Reflections From 20+ UX InterviewsAs 2018 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting back on a job search process that was challenging yet presented an interesting journey of…Dec 15, 2018Dec 15, 2018
Published inUX CollectiveContent or white space? Chinese vs. Western design aestheticsExploring how culture and language influence design.Sep 17, 20189Sep 17, 20189
