# Siyao(Amy) Z.

> Design Lead @ Alife | Product Design

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/siyaoamy

Lead Product Designer with 9+ years of experience creating intuitive softwares that bridge digital and physical experiences. Skilled in user interfaces, interaction models, and prototyping, with a track record of running product workshops, mentoring designers, and collaborating cross-functionally. Passionate about delivering elegant, scalable solutions from concept to launch.

## Work Experience
### Design Lead @ Alife
Jan 2023 – Present
As the founding designer at Alife Health, I led design across all products—from research and prototyping to user testing and collaboration with PMs, engineering and leadership teams. Many of our solutions integrated AI-powered software with lab hardware workflows, delivering intuitive interfaces for complex physical systems.

These products are now deployed in 30+ clinics and labs across the U.S. and Europe, earning high NPS scores (9 out of 10).

### Sr. Designer @ Alife
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

### Designer || @ Alife
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area

### UX Designer @ Ondello Inc
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Working on the UX and UI for a bunch of key features including: the healthcare community website across desktop and mobile, the telehealth system for 100k patients seeking doctor consultations, and the health&fitness app, Daily Bonfire.

### Freelance UX/Visual Designer @ Mon Ami
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Worked on the UX of the caregiver website.
• Created the brand system from scratch.

### UX/Visual Designer @ The Weal Life Company
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Led the user research and user experience design for the Beta app.
• Worked with the team in an agile environment.

### Model Shop Assistant @ California College of the Arts
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Managed the model shop.
• Helped students and faculty with how to use laser cutters and 3D printers.

### Web Designer Intern @ KCCN Jinchuang Technology
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
• Worked on the illustration for a variety of clients.
• Assisted in website design.


## Education
### Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interaction Design
California College of the Arts

### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Industrial and Product Design
China Academy of Art


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/siyao-amy-z-498455b5
- Website: https://www.amyz.design

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Last updated: 2026-04-08