A little bit about me
Hi, I am Jinjin, I also go by Jessica. I am a UX designer with a firm academic background in psychology, human factors, and media science.
Growing up as a left-handed person,
I encounter a lot of "edge cases" (scissors ✂️ won't cut with my left hand, of course). Little did I know, this experience planted the seeds of empathy and inclusivity in my heart, ultimately shaping me into a designer deeply committed to accessibility design and an advocate for marginalized communities. Leveraging my background in psychology, adept research skills, artistic prowess, and creative mindset, I aspire to think beyond conventional boundaries and contribute to the creation of products that are not only user-friendly but also foster a more inclusive experience for all.
Always wanted to be a designer.
In kindergarten, I was all about Art Attack🎨; my dream? Becoming a famous artist. Then, elementary school brought Swap Space 🛋️into my Saturday nights, and I craved the life of an interior designer. But hold on—middle school unveiled Project Runway👗, and just like that, I was determined to be a fashion designer. So, from paintbrush dreams to rearranging furniture fantasies and now sewing up runway magic, my childhood aspirations have been one wild design adventure!
Oh UX?
As much as I love studying psychology and media, I want to do something challenging and fun. As I was anxiously searching for an internship during my sophomore year, I saw something called UX. The more I researched it, the more I fell in love with it, and I joined an intensive bootcamp right away. For the first time, I was so committed to one thing.
Now, the journey continues.
Post-bootcamp, I launched several internships, applying UX principles in real-world scenarios. Currently pursuing a master's degree in UX Research and Design at UMich, I am actively seeking opportunities to further contribute and expand my expertise in the dynamic realm of UX.
Meanwhile, I am…
an independent photographer
a graphic designer
an explorer
Education
University of Michigan
MS in Information, UX Research & Design
Indiana University Bloomington
BA, Psychology
BA, Media Science
Psychology of Business Certificate Program
UX Design Fellow, 08/23 - 12/23
I optimized the fundamental laparoscopic surgery training system and enhanced the post-training feedback system with generative AI.
Some Experiences’ Highlights
UX Design Intern, 04/23 - 07/23
I revitalized the experience for over 300 million visually impaired DAU and optimized the B2C design system.
Klatch
Product Design Intern, 06/22 - 08/22
I led the design for a new product offering for the PC/desktop end and reduced the development time by 40%.
1Cademy @ University of Michigan
UX Research Intern, 05/21 - 02/23
I composed research papers on the topic "Hybrid Map: Visualizing Relationships Between Paragraphs Improves Readability, Reading Comprehension, and Learning Compared to Novakian Concept Maps" for science journals and CHI 2022.
Cartier China
UX Design Contractor, Summer 2021
I championed the design for Cartier’s 3D try-on mini application on WeChat.