Stephanie Yen
www.hjyen.com
*****@*****.***
EDUCATION
M.S. Human Computer Interaction GPA 3.96/4.0
University of Michigan School of Information 2018 National Taiwan University 2011
B.S. Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering
B.B.A. International Business
GPA 3.86/4.0
GPA 3.86/4.0
SKILL SETS
UX METHODS
Advanced
Intermediate
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
TsunamiWorks Jan 2018 Apr 2018
• Revamped the restaurant searching web page; improved the visual hierarchy and increased the functionality
• Led UX design process and collaborated with developers; shipped hi-fi design to development
UX Design Contractor
Erdo Inc. May 2014 May 2015
Co-Founder
• Founded an online screening platform to help families preserve healthy hearing; backed by sponsors to join a Silicon Valley accelerator
• Led the website design and managed marketing plans to raise public awareness on hearing issues; cultivated 10,000 memberships in 6 months Subkarma Co., Ltd. Mar 2012 May 2014
• Developed brand strategies and designed communication plans; increased awareness of brands and grew sales 5% in a single quarter
• Moderated 29 focus groups and conducted 5 survey studies; identified business and branding directions for 12 companies
Branding Consultant
Academic Innovation May 2017 Apr 2018
• Revamped a personalized coaching platform, ECoach, with the cross-functional team; led decisions of key interaction flows
• Designed pixel-perfect mockups and implemented with HTML5/LESS; launched the new design successfully and gained a higher user retention rate
• Redesigned the console dashboard and the database software system; enhanced cohesive experience both visual appeal and functionality
• Conducted usability tests with prototypes; resulted in over 12 UI changes UX Design Fellow
HTML/CSS, Javascript/D3.js,
Python, Tableau
Sketch, Illustrator, Balsamiq,
Invision
AWARDS
2nd place of SEAMAC Regional Final
Asia Pacific mobile app challenge
Best Design Concept Award
Comerica Bank Design Jam
Research Creativity Award
National Science Council
May 2009 Taiwan
Feb 2015 Singapore
Mar 2017 Ann Arbor
User Interview
Contextual Inquiry
Survey Study
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Web/App Design
Wireframing
Digital Prototyping
Heuristic Evaluation
Usability Testing
UX Product Designer
with branding expertise
& entrepreneurial spirit
ACTIVITIES
UXPA Conference 2017
Volunteer
Project 10 Film Studio
Executive Producer
Young Entrepreneurs of the Future
Finalist
Design Clinic, University of Michigan Sep 2016 Dec 2016
• Designed a ride-sharing mobile website for transportation-limited individuals access to supermarkets; launched the MVP for our client to conduct a pilot
• Refined prototypes by conducting 6 user testings; prevented users’ errors during data entry and diminished visibility issues UX Designer
PROJECTS
VolleyMatch Mobile App Jan 2017 Apr 2017
Interaction Designer
Created a location-based mobile app to connect volleyball players and local volleyball communities. Justified ideas for interface design by mapping user journey and conducting design space analysis.
SNAPREP - Integrated Product Design Sep 2017 Dec 2017 UX Designer
Designed a detachable cutting board for people living in tiny kitchens to create extra prep surface. Conducted user research, concept tests, and conjoint analysis and built the product website for online tradeshow.