Who I am

Hi, I'm Xiyue (Katherine) Hu. As a usability-driven designer, I aspire to utilize design tools to solve problems and contribute towards building a better world.

I've always been passionate about viewing things from different perspectives and exploring 3D forms. This led me to study industrial and jewelry design during my undergraduate years at Pratt Institute.

During my time in New York City, I was exposed to the world of fashion and design, which has inspired me to focus on designing products that make people happy and improve their lives. My experience in lighting, makeup, and toy design has given me a solid foundation in the design process, and I'm now applying those skills to UX/UI design while still practicing product design.

As a designer, my goal is to create products that are not only beautiful but also easy to use and intuitive. I want my creations to bring joy, positivity, and practicality to people's lives. I'm interested in exploring topics related to user experience, social relationships, and animal welfare. I believe effective communication and collaboration are crucial in designing successful products, and I'm eager to develop these skills further.

Through the CCT program at Georgetown, I learned new technologies and techniques to create user-centered designs that solve real-world problems. I am also working on the UX Design Professional Certificate from Google. I hope to use my knowledge and skills to become a designer who can positively impact people's lives.

Past Experiences

May 2021 - Nov 2021

PRODUCT DESIGNER

  • Remote working experience for startup company THE HALL in Shanghai China

  • First product designer at the high-end boutique specializing in designer merchandise that launched in April 2021.

  • Designed 6+ merchandise from initial concept to finished product within four months, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and five different manufacturers to ensure product feasibility and quality.

  • Interviewed 20+ customers to understand purchase triggers, shopping behavior, and product feedback with thorough user research to set future product goals and collaborate with leadership teams to align product strategy.

  • Performed A/B testing on designed glassware to ensure the successful ergonomic design and presented the best user-friendly and comfortable product that also meets market expectations.

Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

ONSET PRODUCER

  • Science and Education Channel, Chongqing, China

  • Managed over $5000 budget, including daily expenses and equipment for an eight-person documentary team.

  • Coordinated 42 on-site documentary shoots workflow, manage workload, ensured smooth operations, and captured compelling footage, finished collecting all needed footage 3 days earlier than the initial plan.

  • Conducted extensive online research and 10+ field visits to collect essential information for the documentary, focusing on government policies and local income dynamics.

Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

MANAGER ASSISTANT

  •  Zhonghao Law firm, Chongqing, China.

  • Managed company’s website, including reviewing website layout, updating new company or lawyer information, and checking the daily number of views.

  • Scheduled total of 20 meetings for assigned law firm partners and lawyers and organized meeting documents.
    RAINTREE INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO Chongqing, China
    Design Assistant Intern Jul 2018 – Aug 2018

  • Collaborated with a team of 5 to prepare furniture exhibition, including choosing objects and providing interior organization ideas for the exhibition.

  • Communicated with 8 clients about their interior design projects to gain feedback and additional requests.

Jul 2018 - Agu 2018

DESIGN ASSISTANT

  • Structured foundational people archetypes to establish common customer needs, goals, and frustrations that streamline design decisions and align further direction from lead interior designers.

  • Developed 12 potential clients and consolidated over $6000 deposit by leveraging useful insights from market research in the industry, rapidly drafting product views, and communicating to the audiences.

  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including designers, customers, and vendors, fostering strategic partnerships and expanding market presence.