Hi! I’m Charon Zhou ☺
“Being a product designer allows me to express myself, build connections with people, and communicate with the world.”
Graduating from Cornell University🎓 with a Master’s degree in Information Science (Human-Computer Interaction), I bring a multidisciplinary approach to UX design, coupled with 3 years of hands-on experience designing a diverse range of products, including B2C, B2B, and AI products.
Central to my design philosophy are principles of accessibility and inclusion, with a focus on leveraging human-centered design and data-driven decision-making to create positive business & social impacts.
Exploring the field of user experience design not only gives me the happiness of helping people solve everyday problems but also makes me become a more humble, caring, and empathetic person.
Let’s connect and explore great ideas together!
✸ Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Product Designer, Polygon Health | 2024 - Present
Product Designer, TheGuarantors | 2024
Product Designer, Assurant | 2023
Product Designer, Power Digital Marketing | 2023
Product Designer , PepsiCo | 2022
RESEARCH & PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Meta Design & Tech Lab | 2024
Research Assistant, Human-AI Interaction Lab | 2023
Product Designer (DTI Project), Uber | 2023
Teaching Research Specialist, Cornell University | 2023
✦ My Design Journey
How did I become a product designer？
01. Multidisciplinary Background
Graduating from University of California, Irvine with a double major in Digital Arts & Design and Economics has equipped me with good design aesthetics and analytical skills.
In college, I also took many Psychology and Sociology courses, which helped me to become a designer with a deeper understanding of human perception and social problems.
02. Freelance & Internship
Combining the theoretical knowledge and design skills I have learned in college, I created some freelance projects and became a UX design intern at companies like Meituan and Envision Energy.
I’ve learned a lot while solving real-world problems. I found myself passionate and enjoyable working as a design intern, which made me more determined to become a full-time UX designer.
03. Research & Professional Work
While studying Human-Computer Interaction Design at Cornell University, I am actively engaged as a Research Assistant, focusing on topics such as AI, Accessibility and Mental Health. Additionally, I work as a Teaching Research Specialist, mentoring more than 40 students to foster their enthusiasm for a career in UX design.
I have also been fortunate to work with prominent companies like PepsiCo and Uber. Through conducting UX research, exploring innovative design solutions, and working closely with cross-functional teams, I have gained invaluable knowledge and expertise as a UX Designer.