# Manqian Qian

> Staff Product Designer

Profile: https://flows.cv/manqian

I'm a Product Designer with a focus on human-centered design. I solve complex design problems and bring users simplicity and thoughtfulness. I use design thinking, craft skills to shape to product for a successful business.

Things I value as a designer:
- Collaboration
- Openness
- Support others
- Get things done

If you are interested in knowing me and my design work more, feel free to connect and drop me a line. :)

## Work Experience
### Staff Product Designer @ Gem
Jan 2022 – Invalid Date | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Lead design of Gem's AI product portfolio, including AI Sourcing and Application Review tools. Designed and launched multiple products from conception to market. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute Gem's product vision.

### Product Designer @ Coursera
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop Coursera's grading strategy. Design concepts and prototypes to test future work via research. Lead design execution of grading space.

### Senior Product Designer @ Inkling
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Product Designer @ Inkling
Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States
Design and launch Inkling's 'Learning Pathways' end-to-end, including learner persona training experience. Collaborate with design team on design optimization and UX alignment.

### Product Designer @ Vaava Systems
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Re-design CRM suite applications cross platforms including iOS, Android, and Watches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams through product development process.

### Interaction Designer @ CHOC
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Lead designer on client projects including Difflow Mobile and ExamMobile internal iPad App. Work with design team to design and deliver comprehensive specifications.

### Designer @ TOCA
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Work with researchers and engineers to define user-stories and develop technology-driven product concepts. Visualize product concepts through sketches and storyboards.

### Teaching Assistant in Graphic Design Department @ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Urbana-Champaign, United States
Collaborated with course syllabus, guided student projects, and graded student work. Delivered guest lectures on sustainability and manufacturing.

### Design Intern @ Campaign Illinois
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Champaign, Illinois, United States
Illustrated product concepts and created prototypes. Contributed to brand identity and prepared graphic materials for company campaign.

### Designer @ Bump Noodle Design Studio
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Champaign, Illinois, United States
Built prototypes of prosthetic arm. Participated in product inspection.


## Education
### Master of Fine Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

### Bachelor of Arts
National University of Singapore

### Bachelor of Arts
Zhejiang University


## Contact & Social
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manqian-qian/
- Email: mailto:manqian@placeholder.flows.cv

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Last updated: 2026-01-30