# Yang Hong

> Ex-Head of Design. Currently building Puppiary — a science-based grooming studio for dogs who deserve good design too.

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

Eight years designing digital products across fintech, health tech, e-commerce, SaaS, and crypto. Now channeling that same obsession into the fluffiest, most considered dog grooming studio in Bay Area.

www.yanghong.studio

## Work Experience
### Dog Groomer @ Unknown
Jan 2025 – Present
Because dogs are great!

### Head of Product Design @ CUDIS
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
- Led design across product, hardware, and marketing in a fast-paced, zero-to-one startup environment.

- Defined product vision, priorities, and desired user outcomes for the CUDIS wellness ecosystem.

- Drove UX strategy, design systems, and cross-functional execution while supporting TGE and growth initiatives.

### Product Designer @ Cision
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
- Designed and implemented an AI-powered workflow to facilitate the generation and editing of press releases.
- Supported 4 enterprise products, crafted new features and enhanced usability, participated in defining the product direction and long-term strategy. Collaborated with multiple Agile development teams, design researchers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
- Created a design system with 20+ dev-ready components from ground up, developed clear documentation. Resulted in reduced inconsistencies across products and accelerated the workflow of 3 product development teams.

### Product Designer @ Reverb
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Led the implementation and enhancement of multiple seller-side features, elevating the overall SMB seller experience on Reverb. Worked closely with user researchers, product managers, and developers to ensure the delivery of seamless and impactful user experiences.

### User Experience Designer @ Payactiv
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Jose, California, United States
- Led the re-design process of the PayActiv mobile app. Collaborated with a cross-functional team including PMs, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Maintained and updated the design system to ensure consistency throughout the product.

### Interaction Designer @ Metrik
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
Created interaction design, visual design, and branding for multiple client projects on web and mobile.

### UX design intern @ CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design
California College of the Arts

### Central Academy of Fine Arts


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/yanghongux

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Last updated: 2026-03-25