Hi! I am a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience rooted in branding and visual design, where I realized design could do more than just look good — it could transform experiences. This insight led me to transition into UX, focusing on creating intuitive, impactful digital solutions. Applying design thinking to solve real user problems has been deeply rewarding and continues to fuel my passion for purposeful design. Traveling and exploring the world’s beauty regularly renews my creativity and inspires me to approach design with fresh perspectives and an open mind.

cindy yeo

Hi! I am a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience rooted in branding and visual design, where I realized design could do more than just look good — it could transform experiences. This insight led me to transition into UX, focusing on creating intuitive, impactful digital solutions. Applying design thinking to solve real user problems has been deeply rewarding and continues to fuel my passion for purposeful design. Traveling and exploring the world’s beauty regularly renews my creativity and inspires me to approach design with fresh perspectives and an open mind.

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Hi! I am a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience rooted in branding and visual design, where I realized design could do more than just look good — it could transform experiences. This insight led me to transition into UX, focusing on creating intuitive, impactful digital solutions. Applying design thinking to solve real user problems has been deeply rewarding and continues to fuel my passion for purposeful design. Traveling and exploring the world’s beauty regularly renews my creativity and inspires me to approach design with fresh perspectives and an open mind.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Independent
June 1, 2020 - Present
I have led various UX/UI projects including developing mobile and web apps focused on environmental education, eCommerce improvements, and brand identities for startups. I led remote teams to enhance user experience and information architecture for client projects, such as an online vegan grocer in Singapore and the MAHINA app based on the Hawaiian Moon Calendar.
UX Consultant at Publicis Sapient
January 31, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Contract role working closely with scrum masters and Business Analysts on business requirements, creating sketches, user flows, wireframes, and contributing to design systems and stakeholder management.
Experience Designer at Tata Elxsi
September 30, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Contract position designing user flows, wireframes, and prototypes in an agile environment; engaged in daily stand-ups and collaboration with engineering and product teams.
User Interface Designer at Curious Core
September 30, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Designed wireframes, user flows, performed user research and usability testing, and led a remote team to improve user experience and information architecture on various projects related to digital transformation and sustainable brands.
Art Director at AKQA, Inc (Singapore)
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Led creative direction and produced branding and visual design for clients across F&B, electronics, automobiles, fashion, and corporate sectors. Managed client consultations and production coordination for high-impact advertising campaigns.
Senior Designer at BA&P Advertising Pte Ltd
January 1, 2004 - September 1, 2025
Worked on senior level graphic design projects, primarily in advertising and branding across multiple sectors.
UX/UI Designer at Independent
June 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance UX/UI designer providing end-to-end product design across branding, UX, UI, and packaging; led user research, information architecture, wireframes, and prototyping while coordinating with offshore developers and stakeholders.
UX/UI Designer at NEC Asia
May 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborated with scrum masters and business analysts on requirements, from sketches and user flows to wireframes; contributed to design systems and stakeholder management; coordinated handover to offshore development teams.
UX Consultant at Publicis Sapient
January 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Contract engagement focusing on user experience strategy and interface design; worked with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centered digital solutions.
Experience Designer at Tata Elxsi
September 30, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Contract role contributing to overall experience design across projects and platforms.
Moderator for User Study at Secur Solutions Group
October 31, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Moderated user studies and supported evaluation of UX hypotheses through participant sessions and data synthesis.
UX Designer at Curious Core
September 30, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Conducted user research and usability testing; led a remote team across two countries to enhance the user experience and information architecture for an online vegan grocer in Singapore.
Art Director at AKQA, Inc (Singapore)
December 31, 2004 - September 24, 2025
Directed creative direction and visual design for branding and advertising campaigns; oversaw creative execution.
Senior Designer at BA&P Advertising Pte Ltd
December 31, 2002 - September 24, 2025
Led design for ads, branding, and packaging; contributed to campaigns across multiple brands.
UX/UI Designer at NEC Asia
May 1, 2022 - Present
Work closely with scrum masters and business analysts on business requirements, from sketches, user flows and wireframes before handover to offshore Developers. Contribute ideas and support team in design system and stakeholder management.
UX Consultant at Publicis Sapient
January 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Worked as a UX consultant on Digital Transformation initiatives, delivering UX strategies, wireframes and prototypes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Experience Designer at Tata Elxsi
September 30, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Collaborated with engineers and product managers to design experiences, contributing to UI design and information architecture.
Moderator for User Study at Secur Solutions Group
October 31, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Moderated user studies, conducted usability testing, and synthesized insights for product improvements.
UX Designer at Curious Core
September 30, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Conducted user research and usability testing to understand users’ needs and behaviours. Performed wireframing, user flows and prototyping to test hypotheses. Led a remote team of three across two countries to enhance the user experience and information architecture of an online vegan grocer in Singapore.
UX/UI Designer at Independent
June 1, 2020 - Present
Independent UX/UI design consultant.
Art Director at AKQA, Inc (Singapore)
December 31, 2004 - September 24, 2025
Led creative direction and brand design efforts for clients across advertising campaigns and branding initiatives.
Senior Designer at BA&P Advertising Pte Ltd
December 31, 2002 - September 24, 2025
Contributed to ads and promotion campaigns across Corporate Sector and Hospitality brands, shaping visual design and branding strategies.
UX/UI Designer at NEC Asia
May 1, 2022 - Present
Contract UX/UI design focusing on digital experiences; contribute to design systems; collaborate with scrum masters and BAs; sketches, user flows, wireframes, handover to offshore Developers.
UX Consultant at Publicis Sapient
January 31, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Contract UX consulting; collaborated with clients to shape digital experiences.
Experience Designer at Tata Elxsi
September 30, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Contract experience design work; collaborated with engineers and product managers on UI for kiosks and mobile screens.
Moderator for User Study at Secur Solutions Group
October 31, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Moderated user studies; supported user research and usability testing.
User Interface Designer at Curious Core
September 30, 2020 - September 24, 2025
UX design activities including user research, wireframing, user flows, prototyping; led remote team for online vegan grocer IA improvements.
Freelance UX Designer at Independent
June 1, 2020 - Present
Independent freelance UX design engagements; contributed to various projects including mobile web apps and eCommerce improvements.
Art Director at AKQA, Inc (Singapore)
January 1, 2004 - September 24, 2025
Art direction for various campaigns; brand and advertising design.
Senior Designer at BA&P Advertising Pte Ltd
January 1, 2002 - September 24, 2025
Senior Designer in advertising and branding campaigns.
UX/UI Designer at NEC Asia
May 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborate with scrum masters and business analysts on requirements, develop sketches, user flows and wireframes, and hand over to offshore developers. Contribute to design systems and support stakeholder management.
UX Consultant at Publicis Sapient
January 31, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Contract engagement providing UX design deliverables and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on client projects.
Experience Designer at Tata Elxsi
September 30, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Contract role focusing on UX design workflows and interface development for assigned projects.
Moderator for User Study at Secur Solutions Group
October 31, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Moderated user studies, conducted usability testing, and gathered insights to inform product decisions.
User Interface Designer at Curious Core
September 30, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Conducted user research and usability testing; created wireframes, user flows and prototypes; led a remote team across two countries to enhance information architecture for an online vegan grocer in Singapore.
UX Designer at Independent
January 1, 2004 - Present
Independent UX designer delivering across multiple projects since 2004.
Art Director at AKQA, Inc (Singapore)
December 31, 2004 - September 28, 2025
Art direction and design for campaigns and brand identity across clients.
Senior Designer at BA&P Advertising Pte Ltd
December 31, 2002 - September 28, 2025
Senior designer contributing to ads and promotional campaigns for local brands.
UX/UI Designer at NEC Asia
May 1, 2022 - Present
Work closely with scrum masters, business analysts on the business requirements, from sketches, user flows and wireframes before handover to offshore Developers. Contribute ideas and support team in design system and stakeholder management.
UX Consultant at Publicis Sapient
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Contract; collaborated on user experience design activities and deliverables; participated in design sprints and stakeholder reviews.
Experience Designer at Tata Elxsi
September 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Digital Transformation for Energy Market Authority; worked with scrum masters and BAs on business requirements, user flows, wireframes, and handover to offshore developers.
UX Designer at Curious Core
September 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025
Conducted user research and usability testing; wireframing, user flows, and prototyping to test hypotheses. Led a remote team of three across two countries to enhance UX and information architecture of an online vegan grocer in Singapore. Created an app for MAHINA based on the Hawaiian Moon Calendar in Hawaii (Purple Prize 2020 Ka Mahina Project) with investor funding.
Independent / Freelance UX Designer
June 1, 2020 - Present
Developed a Mobile Web App for Ambassadors for the Planet in the UK; improved conversion rate for Slo Active (sustainable swimwear brand) eCommerce; created brandmarks and collaterals for various clients.
Art Director at AKQA, Inc (Singapore)
December 31, 2004 - October 21, 2025
Conceptualized and directed ads and branding campaigns for multiple clients, including fashion and hospitality brands.
Senior Designer at BA&P Advertising Pte Ltd
December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025
Senior Designer contributing to branding and advertising campaigns.
UX Consultant at NEC Asia
May 1, 2022 - Present
Work on digital transformation projects at Energy Market Authority for both internal and external users, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Translated business needs into actionable wireframes, supporting in design systems, and visual components, ensuring seamless user experience. Maintained strong stakeholder relationships and to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes.
Experience Designer at Publicis Sapient
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed user-centric wireframes and flows for banking and finance digital products, enhancing CMS usability for BPI Philippines. Conducted card sorting and iterative testing to refine information architecture in an agile, multidisciplinary environment.
Moderator at Tata Elxsi
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Facilitated extensive user research studies for facial recognition systems, analyzing data to improve IOS product interaction and accessibility across Asia Pacific.
User Interface Designer at Secur Solutions Group
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Developed UX/UI designs for kiosk and mobile interfaces with a focus on security, streamlining user access and interaction through innovative interface solutions.
User Experience Designer at Curious Core
June 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Led user interviews, usability testing, and prototyping to validate and iterate product concepts across diverse projects. Designed an MVP for environmental education mobile web application (Ambassadors for the Planet), positively impacting children’s learning engagement. Improved conversion and customer experience for UK’s sustainable swimwear brand Slo Active.
Art Director at Self Employed
January 1, 2004 - Present
Developed brand identities and marketing materials that tell compelling stories and engage customers. Created standout brand visuals for luxury and mainstream automotive brands.
Senior Designer at AKQA
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Developed creative concepts and assets for advertising, packaging, and marketing campaigns servicing high-profile clients including China Telecom and Samsung.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Certificate of Completion at Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification at NUS | ISS NCIF
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Certificate of Completion at Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification at NUS | ISS NCIF
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Certificate of Completion at Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification at NUS | ISS NCIF
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Designathon We Engage 2018 at DesignSingapore Council
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Certificate of Completion at Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification at NUS | ISS
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Certificate of Completion - Curious Core UX Career Transition Program at Curious Core
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification at NUS | ISS NCIF
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Designathon We Engage 2018 at DesignSingapore Council
August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Digital User Experience Design Certification at NUS | ISS
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

Qualifications

Curious Core UX Career Transition Program - Certificate of Completion
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
NUS | ISS NCIF - Digital User Experience Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Certificate of Completion - Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Certificate/Certification - NUS | ISS NCIF Digital UX
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Designathon We Engage 2018
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Certificate: Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Finalist, Designathon We Engage 2018
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Certificate of Completion - Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Designathon We Engage 2018
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Certificate of Completion - Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Specialist Diploma in User Experience Design & Management
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design (Major in Advertising)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Certificate of Completion - Curious Core UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Digital User Experience Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Build with Gen AI Workshop
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
UX Career Transition Program
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Finalist Designathon We Engage
August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet