Yanling Zeng

Yanling Zeng

User Researcher Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    UX Product Designer | Cog Sci 🧠 + CS 💻 | Approaching real-world problems with a system-thinking mindset.

  • Education

    • University of California, Davis

      2020 - 2022
      Minor Computer Science
    • University of California, Davis

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Cognitive Science 3.8/4.0
  • Experience

    • Itemize USA, Website Design Team

      Feb 2022 - May 2022
      User Researcher Intern

      I began by conducting a comprehensive competitive analysis of three major competitors, meticulously identifying 18 design opportunities and gaps within the market landscape. Following this analysis, I skillfully prioritized and conveyed seven key research findings to a diverse audience, including UX designers, developers, product managers, and stakeholders.

    • NeuroLeap Corp

      Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
      UX/UI Designer

      Multi-sensory IoT device with AI to help children with special needsI strategically guided the product's direction by incorporating insights gathered from user research and stakeholder inquiries. To bring early-stage concepts to life, I led collaborative design sprints, taking projects from 0 to 1, and continually refined them through the use of wireframes and prototypes. Additionally, I formalized the workflow by implementing product specifications. To remain in step with industry trends, I introduced and maintained consistent visual design system standards. Show less

    • Nombolo

      Nov 2022 - May 2023

      A mobile app to explore and discover new places nearbyWorking as a lead product designer within a startup, I focused on streamlining our design team workflow. This included taking a holistic approach to strategizing the product's direction, leading to significant enhancements in features such as new user onboarding, the explore page, and insights. My collaboration with product managers and developers was crucial, as it involved translating complex challenges into practical design solutions that not only improved the user experience but also guided the development process. Additionally, I played a key role in establishing and promoting uniform visual design guidelines and standards for our projects. Show less

      • Lead User Experience Designer

        Jan 2023 - May 2023
      • User Experience Designer

        Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
    • LaunchForce

      May 2023 - Oct 2023
      Product Designer

      Designed 0-1 MVP for music, rodeo sports, and home service industryWorking as the sole designer in a studio agency, I translated complex client and business requirements into user-friendly design solutions. Using wireframes and interactive prototypes, I adeptly communicated design concepts and justifications to clients. I also independently managed up to 4 projects simultaneously, overseeing the complete design cycle and consistently delivering high quality design deliverables within set deadlines. Notably, clients praised my work for its innovation, exceeding their expectations, and effectively addressing their specific needs and objectives. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • MIND Institute Clinical Research Intern

      Issued by UC Davis Health on Oct 2019
      UC Davis HealthAssociated with Yanling Zeng
    • Neurodevelopment Research Intern

      Issued by University of California, Davis on Jun 2019
      University of California, DavisAssociated with Yanling Zeng
    • Chinese Tutor

      Issued by University of California, Davis on Sept 2019
      University of California, DavisAssociated with Yanling Zeng