About Me
About Me
About Me
Yue Zhao
I’m Yue, a curious and empathetic UX designer/researcher who loves exploring how people connect with technology. My journey is shaped by a passion for learning, creativity, and human-centered innovation—whether through design, gaming, travel, or time with loved ones.
How I stepped into UX field
Good experience makes learning truly engaging
I first discovered product design while creating a learning tool for students. It struck me that we didn’t lack advanced technology—we lacked thoughtful design that could truly engage learners. That realization became my turning point, and I was drawn into this creative field, choosing to make it my life-long career.
How I stepped into UX field
Good experience makes learning truly engaging
I first discovered product design while creating a learning tool for students. It struck me that we didn’t lack advanced technology—we lacked thoughtful design that could truly engage learners. That realization became my turning point, and I was drawn into this creative field, choosing to make it my life-long career.
How I stepped into UX field
Good experience makes learning truly engaging
I first discovered product design while creating a learning tool for students. It struck me that we didn’t lack advanced technology—we lacked thoughtful design that could truly engage learners. That realization became my turning point, and I was drawn into this creative field, choosing to make it my life-long career.
What Excites Me Most Right Now
AI creates equal, personal experiences
Right now, I’m most excited about the intersection of design and AI. AI has the power to boost efficiency and create more equal opportunities for people from all backgrounds. As I learn more about AI prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), I see even greater potential to design personalized and meaningful experiences for everyone.
My Midjourney Creation
What Excites Me Most Right Now
AI creates equal, personal experiences
Right now, I’m most excited about the intersection of design and AI. AI has the power to boost efficiency and create more equal opportunities for people from all backgrounds. As I learn more about AI prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), I see even greater potential to design personalized and meaningful experiences for everyone.
My Midjourney Creation
What Excites Me Most Right Now
AI creates equal, personal experiences
Right now, I’m most excited about the intersection of design and AI. AI has the power to boost efficiency and create more equal opportunities for people from all backgrounds. As I learn more about AI prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), I see even greater potential to design personalized and meaningful experiences for everyone.
My Midjourney Creation
Gaming as Creative Fuel
Play, fail, refine, design again
I’m often immersed in simulation games like Don’t Starve Together and Frostpunk—games that are essentially complex design challenges requiring workflow optimization, user journey planning, and a balance of utility and aesthetics. The iterative process of testing, failing, and refining in these virtual worlds mirrors what I love most about product design. For me, gaming is both play and practice in creativity.
My Home at Don't Starve Together
Gaming as Creative Fuel
Play, fail, refine, design again
I’m often immersed in simulation games like Don’t Starve Together and Frostpunk—games that are essentially complex design challenges requiring workflow optimization, user journey planning, and a balance of utility and aesthetics. The iterative process of testing, failing, and refining in these virtual worlds mirrors what I love most about product design. For me, gaming is both play and practice in creativity.
My Home at Don't Starve Together
Gaming as Creative Fuel
Play, fail, refine, design again
I’m often immersed in simulation games like Don’t Starve Together and Frostpunk—games that are essentially complex design challenges requiring workflow optimization, user journey planning, and a balance of utility and aesthetics. The iterative process of testing, failing, and refining in these virtual worlds mirrors what I love most about product design. For me, gaming is both play and practice in creativity.
My Home at Don't Starve Together
Family and Friends
Relationships inspire meaningful, balanced design
Spending time with family and friends is one of the most grounding and inspiring parts of my life. Whether it’s sharing meals, discovering new places, or simply laughing together, these moments keep me balanced and inspired. I believe that relationships and community are at the heart of both a meaningful life and meaningful design.
With My Friends and Husband
Family and Friends
Relationships inspire meaningful, balanced design
Spending time with family and friends is one of the most grounding and inspiring parts of my life. Whether it’s sharing meals, discovering new places, or simply laughing together, these moments keep me balanced and inspired. I believe that relationships and community are at the heart of both a meaningful life and meaningful design.
With My Friends and Husband
Family and Friends
Relationships inspire meaningful, balanced design
Spending time with family and friends is one of the most grounding and inspiring parts of my life. Whether it’s sharing meals, discovering new places, or simply laughing together, these moments keep me balanced and inspired. I believe that relationships and community are at the heart of both a meaningful life and meaningful design.
With My Friends and Husband
Solo Traveling
Travel, reflect, grow, design better
Solo travel is my way of refreshing the mind and reconnecting with myself. I value the quiet time to reflect, write in my journal, and gain new insights from each journey. Every trip is not just an adventure but also a chance to learn, grow, and bring those lessons back into my life and design work.
Solo Travel in Switzerland
Solo Traveling
Travel, reflect, grow, design better
Solo travel is my way of refreshing the mind and reconnecting with myself. I value the quiet time to reflect, write in my journal, and gain new insights from each journey. Every trip is not just an adventure but also a chance to learn, grow, and bring those lessons back into my life and design work.
Solo Travel in Switzerland
Solo Traveling
Travel, reflect, grow, design better
Solo travel is my way of refreshing the mind and reconnecting with myself. I value the quiet time to reflect, write in my journal, and gain new insights from each journey. Every trip is not just an adventure but also a chance to learn, grow, and bring those lessons back into my life and design work.
Solo Travel in Switzerland