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I'm a UX designer passionate about designing with empathy and creating experiences that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. My background in landscape architecture gives me a holistic approach — blending beauty and function while focusing on how people interact with both physical and digital environments. I enjoy applying design for social good and collaborating cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to deliver user-centered solutions that have meaningful impact.…I'm a UX designer passionate about designing with empathy and creating experiences that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. My background in landscape architecture gives me a holistic approach — blending beauty and function while focusing on how people interact with both physical and digital environments. I enjoy applying design for social good and collaborating cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to deliver user-centered solutions that have meaningful impact.

Shiyu Zeng

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I'm a UX designer passionate about designing with empathy and creating experiences that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. My background in landscape architecture gives me a holistic approach — blending beauty and function while focusing on how people interact with both physical and digital environments. I enjoy applying design for social good and collaborating cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to deliver user-centered solutions that have meaningful impact.…I'm a UX designer passionate about designing with empathy and creating experiences that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. My background in landscape architecture gives me a holistic approach — blending beauty and function while focusing on how people interact with both physical and digital environments. I enjoy applying design for social good and collaborating cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to deliver user-centered solutions that have meaningful impact.

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I’m a UX designer passionate about designing with empathy and creating experiences that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. My background in landscape architecture gives me a holistic approach — blending beauty and function while focusing on how people interact with both physical and digital environments.

I enjoy applying design for social good and collaborating cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to deliver user-centered solutions that have meaningful impact.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Chinese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

UX Designer at Rising Academy

June 30, 2025 - August 26, 2025

Remote apprenticeship from March 2025 to June 2025 focused on designing an AI-assisted to-do app. Conducted user research, competitive analysis, and created user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes in Figma. Collaborated with designers, PMs, and engineers to balance technical constraints, business goals, and user needs. Enhanced productivity and reduced cognitive load, particularly supporting users with ADHD.

UX Designer Apprentice at Rising Academy

June 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025

Participated remotely from March 2025 to June 2025 in an apprenticeship focusing on UX design fundamentals and collaborative project work.

UX Designer at SaveWise

August 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Solo project from May 2024 to August 2024 designing a finance management website aimed at young adults. Conducted user surveys and competitive analysis to identify pain points in budgeting tools. Created wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes with features like customizable budgeting categories, saving goal tracking, community engagement, and sharing options. Improved users' confidence in financial management with positive usability feedback.

UX Designer at SaveWise

August 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Led a solo UX design project from May 2024 to August 2024 focused on creating user-friendly budgeting tools for young adults. Conducted surveys and competitive analysis to identify pain points with existing apps, then designed wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes with features like customizable budgeting categories, saving goal tracking, sharing functions, and a community section to motivate users. Received positive feedback for usability and ease of navigation.

UX Designer at HappyBakery

December 31, 2023 - August 26, 2025

Solo project from September 2023 to December 2023 designing a nutrition preview mobile app for bakery customers. Developed personas and user journey maps based on real user data. Conducted usability testing and applied findings to create refined designs featuring allergen filters and nutrition information. Delivered responsive designs for multiple devices empowering informed dietary choices.

UX Designer at HappyBakery

December 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025

Solo UX project from September 2023 to December 2023 designing a nutrition preview mobile app for local bakeries. Developed personas and user journey maps to address food allergies, dietary restrictions, and language barriers. Conducted usability testing and applied insights to create responsive high-fidelity designs including allergen filters and nutritional information, helping users make informed dietary choices.

Landscape Designer at LEMON BROOKE

January 1, 2022 - Present

Full-time landscape designer based in Concord, MA since January 2022. Responsible for delivering 2D and 3D design drawings, marketing visuals, and collaborating with clients, architects, civil engineers, and project managers on various projects.

Landscape Designer at LEMON BROOKE

January 1, 2022 - Present

Full-time role in Concord, MA since January 2022 designing 2D and 3D drawings, marketing pages, and visuals. Collaborated with clients, architects, civil engineers, and project managers to deliver projects combining aesthetic and functional designs.

Design and Research Intern at Earthos Institute

June 30, 2020 - August 26, 2025

Internship from January 2020 to June 2020 in Somerville, MA. Worked on the Sasaki Grant Project assessing flood risks and climate vulnerabilities. Conducted case studies and flood pattern analysis to inform resilient urban planning. Created illustrator boards and animations demonstrating flooding impacts on housing.

Design and Research Intern at Earthos Institute

June 1, 2020 - August 26, 2025

Internship from January 2020 to June 2020 contributing to the Knitting the Alewife Sasaki Grant Project. Conducted case studies and flood pattern analysis for climate vulnerability in elder care housing. Created visual materials including an Illustrator issue board and animated flood impact videos using Photoshop and Premiere Pro.