Yanling Zeng

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  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
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  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