# Andrew Wong > UX Designer @ Empeiric | Product Design | UX Researcher | UCLA Cognitive Science Alumni Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/andrewwong5 Hi! I graduated at UCLA with a degree in Cognitive Science B.S.! I'm pursuing in Product or UX/UI Design to enhance and process innovations in design, interface, and accessibility by making technology more appealing, understandable to use, and inclusive for all user needs. I want to contribute to a deeper understanding of human behavior and cognition in technology, leading to advancements in related fields such as psychology, sociology, and computer science. ## Work Experience ### UX Design Intern @ Empeiric Jan 2026 – Present ### UX Research Intern @ Escape™ App AI Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 - Conducted 5 beta user interviews & usability testing, gathering qualitative and quantitative insights through an AI-driven self-care platform that informed design decisions and intuitive IOS experiences - Analyzed user behaviors and collaborated with 4 cross-functional departments to enhance product functionality and accessibility - Developed user personas and journey maps, guiding the design process and aligning with users’ needs and goals ### UX/UI Intern @ AllPeople Marketplace Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 - Maintained a reusable design system within the UI tool to speed up handoffs, ensure consistency across screens, and streamline collaboration with engineers - Supported the marketplace analysis to understand buyer and seller needs, optimize listing discoverability, and reduce friction in purchase and onboarding flows - Collaborated with product, design, and operations to implement data-informed improvements that increased user satisfaction, engagement, and successful transactions across the platform ### UX/UI Design Intern @ Lawson House Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 - Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, to ensure seamless implementation of design solutions and functionality - Developed and maintained a comprehensive design system, consolidating UI components to ensure consistent application across multiple platforms - Articulated design rationale and strategies in presentations to stakeholders, enhancing agreement and support for design initiatives ### UX/UI Design Intern @ Elevvo Pathways Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 - Developing practical skills using Figma and collaborating on design projects, enabling iterations based on feedback - Contributed to design system creation, maintaining consistency across multiple products. - Organizing UI elements effectively to guide users’ attention and create a coherent flow. - Developing detailed wireframes that resemble the final product, incorporating actual UI elements, providing a seamless user experience. ### UX/UI Intern @ Shop Online New York Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 - Utilized design frameworks and principles of visual perception to create a user-friendly interface and experience, enhancing interactive and visual uniformity - Developed high-fidelity desktop prototypes adhering to predefined style standards and constructed reusable components to speed up subsequent iterations that align with business goals - Implemented responsive design principles to ensure optimal user experiences across various devices and screen sizes ### UX/UI Intern @ Neoboard Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 - Conducted user research by engaging with students and faculty through interviews, gaining insights to fill in design decisions and improve overall usability to meet user needs - Utilizing components with auto layout to elevate the brand cohesion and technical clarity - Developed iterative high-fidelity wireframes to enhance the features, delivering weekly updates to stakeholders for feedback, refinement, and alignment ### Wellness Attendant @ YMCA of San Francisco Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States I maintain a respectful, caring, clean, and safe environment for all members and guests to enjoy their experience in the YMCA facility. I also engage with members giving Youth/Teen/Adult orientations and Equipment orientations to experience enjoyable activities members can do. I also help cultivate a sense of community and provide assistance with any YMCA facility issues. ### Annex Membership Associate @ YMCA of San Francisco Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States Maintain and manage member relations, onboarding, and engagement within the annex organization. My responsibility is coordinating events, addressing member inquiries, and ensuring a positive community environment. Collaborate and provide connections among members in the senior annex facility. ### Retail Shopper @ Safeway Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States As a retail shopper, I accept shopping orders through a shopping app, look for customers’ listed groceries, and process orders through online checkouts and contact them to deliver their orders at specific locations. ### Courtesy Clerk @ Safeway Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States As a Courtesy Clerk, my responsibility is to ensure customers have a positive shopping experience. I checked out customers, bagged items, and kept the store tidy by cleaning and sanitizing any spills and organizing displays. ### Cashier/Checker @ Safeway Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States Proficient in handling and collecting payments by accepting cash, check, or charge payments from customers and making changes for them if needed. ### Cashier @ New Taraval Cafe Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States As a cashier, I handled and collected payment bills and tips from customers. Tracked and organized the amount of money customers spent on food and drinks. ### Dishwasher @ New Taraval Cafe Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States In the kitchen, I cleaned and sanitized all dishes and utensils that were used. This was a task where I had to prepare and organize all cleaned plates and utensils for customer usage. Assisted as a busboy by cleaning up all dishes, drinks, and trash at customer tables. ### Waiter @ New Taraval Cafe Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States At New Taraval Cafe, I was a waiter taking customers' food orders and served meals to them. Prepared breakfast and lunch orders. Greeted and connected with customers. Checked on customers frequently. Cleaned and stocked tables. Swept, mopped, and prepared for customers. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Cognitive Science w/ Specialization in Computing UCLA ### Associate of Science - AS in LAS in Sci/Math, LAS in Social/Behavioral Sci, CS, Data Science, & Mathematics City College of San Francisco ### High School Diploma Abraham Lincoln High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrewrwong2003 - Portfolio: https://andrewwong.framer.website --- Source: https://flows.cv/andrewwong5 JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/andrewwong5/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13