Hi! I'm Yishi

I am a curious and passionate UX Designer aspired to promote positive changes via straightforward, delightful and empathetic design.
β˜„οΈ Currently looking for UX and Product Manager internships for Summer 2026!
πŸŽ’ MS Information
@University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Featured Case Studies

AI-built Japanese Flashcard WebApp
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Link to Product ⏭️
A customizable flashcard web app that supports multiple study modes and vocabulary management for better Japanese learning experience.
Vibe-coding
Product Thinking
Accessibility Design
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CIRCLE Student App
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Improving international students' information access on immigration deadlines and relevant events.
User Research
Design Thinking
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VIVE
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A news-based social media application with multi-source integration.
Product Design
UX Research
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Sightless Steps
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A game that provide immersive experience with the touch, smell, and sound mechanic to raise awareness for visually-impaired individuals.
Game Design
Interaction Design
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Writing Sample

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Analyzing Harassment in Social Virtual Reality Through the Disability Theory
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A reorientation of Freeman et al.’s (2022) CSCW study on harassment in VR through the lens of Disability Theory
Literature Review
Academic Writing
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My Core Design Values πŸ“Œ

and where they come from...

User-centered | Delightful | Empathetic

Straightforward

Have you ever looked at a TV remote and have NOΒ IDEA what to do with it?
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As a designer, I believe in straightforwardness.

I always seek to identify the confusion that can arise from complex designs at each stage through testings.

Delightful

Have you noticed the world's reduced vibrancy as neutral colors like black, white, and grey take over?

From fashion to brand logos, these shades conquered the world for their versatility and professional appeal.

As a designer, I embrace the power of delightful color palette. I use varied color to break the monotony and enliven our surroundings.

Empathetic

It is challenging to create a product that suits everyone, but empathy enables us to find a balance.

Empathy encourages me to be an active listener in user interviews, helps me to uncover user desires, and guides me to ask the WHY and HOW in the design process.

As a designer, I believe that empathy leads to problem-solving designs.