# Junchao Yang

> Senior Product Designer @ HP

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/junchao

As a senior product designer at HP, I lead the input and interaction experience design and development for the next-generation personal computer software. I apply my empathy, research, and discipline skills to transform complex technology into fulfilling experiences.

I have a master's degree in human-centered design and engineering from the University of Washington, and a background in architecture from Columbia University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. I also have experience in designing IoT platforms, autonomous public transportation systems, and wearable devices. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions that improve the quality of life and the environment.

## Work Experience
### Senior Product Designer @ HP
Jan 2022 – Present
Leading roles in the input & interaction experience design & development in the next-generation personal computer software design as a part of the personal system team;

### Lead Product Designer @ Violett
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
• Implemented an IoT platform for indoor air quality improvement across websites, mobile apps, hardware interface & industrial design.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and user-friendly design.
• Achieved an 89% increase in user satisfaction with the air purifier control interface through a complete redesign.

### Product Designer @ CARTS
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
• Constructed next-generation autonomous public transportation experience through competitive analysis, design workshops, and 3D modeling.
• Hosted a co-creation workshop as a guest speaker at the 5th Annual Smart Driving Cars Summit organized by Princeton University and CARTS.
• Prepared visual assets, including icons, illustrations & 3D rendering for stakeholder meetings, summit presentations, and grant proposals.

### Teaching Assistant @ University of Washington Human Centered Design & Engineering
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Seattle, Washington, United States
- Teaching Assistant for course HCDE 533 Digital Fabrication
- Excellence in Teaching, department nomination

### Product Designer @ Novosselov Research Group (NRG)
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Seattle, Washington, United States
• Leading Roles in the second iterations of the Aerospec researcher platform and the implementation of the Aerospec enterprise platform;
• Collaborate with developers, and project manager to conduct usability testing, propose design changes and implement new features based on the usability study;
• Produce icons and illustrations to improve the visual experience of the landing page.

### Product Designer @ Microsoft
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Seattle, Washington, United States
• Leading roles in 7 experiences in Bing whole page, internal tool & Design system as a part of the Design Coherence team in Microsoft Web Experience Collective(WXC)
• Collaborate closely with different teams to address design requests and validate design proposals from a usability and feasibility perspective

### Product Design Intern @ GE Appliances, a Haier company
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Design & iterate on a broad scope of projects including smart home app, screen-based appliances, service design & AR experience
- Led team of 2 designers on thermostat LCD controller system design from concept to deliver with 3 design iterations in 2 months
- Conducted multiple research including 3 feasibility studies, 1 competitive analysis, 2 usability study & brainstorm sessions to help improve and ideate for the next-gen appliances experience
- Worked closely with engineers and product managers and create wireframes & prototypes to define features, provide solutions under technical constraints, and make it more user friendly

### Teaching Assistant @ University of Washington Human Centered Design & Engineering
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Seattle, Washington, United States
- HCDE Department Nominee for the 2022-2023 Best Teaching Award 
- Teaching Assistant/Grader for course HCDE 503 Navigating Design In Organizations
- Teaching Assistant for course HCDE 533 Digital Fabrication

### Graduate UX Researcher @ Nordstrom
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Seattle, Washington, United States
Design usability testing plan and conduct usability studies for Nordstrom(UW HCDE class sponsor) on the order management system.

### Product Designer @ Balanx Tech
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
• Led the collaboration with developers and research team to improve the user experience of the current mobile apps as the ONLY UX designer (Ongoing);
• Critical roles in new hardware development in terms of strategic decisions and design optimization, actively collaborating with the project manager, R&D department, and supply chain(Ongoing);
• Accomplished in-depth user research, deliver stakeholder presentations, and conduct usability tests for the website;
• Analyzed data to effectively identify issues of the previous website and eliminate user dissatisfaction for a traffic increase of 50%.

### Designer, Assistant Project Manager @ New Practice Studio
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area
• Leading roles in 10+ projects featured in mainstream architecture media including Archidaily & Dezeen
• Led focus group discussions to help clients specify their design requirements
• Provided conceptual design proposals and turn them into viable layouts for ADA regulations;
• Served as project manager for presentations, meetings, job site coordination, and drawing documentation
• Established new presentation & iteration standards by integrating new technologies like Virtual Reality and cloud-based rendering, increasing efficiency in communicating with clients

### Researcher and Team Leader @ Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Wuhan, Hubei, China
Team research on visual psychology and behavioral features in campus space with the assistance of TOBII Glasses and the results of the experiment exhibited at ”Sight: Invisible Track, Visible Field”


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Human Centered Design & Engineering
University of Washington

### Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design in Architecture
Columbia University

### Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) in Architecture
Huazhong University of Science and Technology


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/junchao-yang
- Website: https://Studiojy.com
- Website: https://issuu.com/yojic/docs/work_sample_junchao_yang

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Last updated: 2026-02-23