Janine has 4 years of experience creating consumer-facing interfaces, from conducting pre-development user research to designing high-fidelity prototypes. Her strengths correspond with stimulating the user journey, proposing creative solutions, and measuring user satisfaction.

Janine Kong

Janine has 4 years of experience creating consumer-facing interfaces, from conducting pre-development user research to designing high-fidelity prototypes. Her strengths correspond with stimulating the user journey, proposing creative solutions, and measuring user satisfaction.

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Janine has 4 years of experience creating consumer-facing interfaces, from conducting pre-development user research to designing high-fidelity prototypes. Her strengths correspond with stimulating the user journey, proposing creative solutions, and measuring user satisfaction.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Vice President of Design at CS Tutoring Club at UC Davis
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Collaborated with the Logistics and Marketing teams to create communicative and representational branding and visual experience in events and activities attended by 800+ students, faculty members, and alumni.
Lead Product Designer at UniPath
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Prioritized user research insights to leverage product impact and achieved Top 2 for Best Overall Design in Davis Design Fest, surpassing 30+ submissions and 120+ product designers. Redefined student research practices by analyzing the user journey and conducting quantitative and qualitative user research on efficiency and reliability in gathering information across 4 platforms.
Design Associate – via CodeLab at Snap Inc.
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Accelerated AR lens development and reduced iteration cycles by 12% by providing additional graphic variants, supplying examples of concept, and simplifying the logistics of the development process. Expanded audience reach and engagement by encouraging authenticity in user-submitted images.
Product Design Intern at Tanbii
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Presented user research insights, practical solutions, and design proposals to 2 founders and 4 directors with approved implementation of 2 features contributing to improved sales and marketing strategies. Analyzed 4 business objectives, implemented 2 strategic design decisions, addressed 5 usability pain points, and developed 11 high-fidelity, user-centered interfaces consistent with the product’s existing branding.
Product Designer – via CodeLab at Optiwize.ai
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Designed the MVP of an e-commerce web product that brings B2B conversations and B2C transparency by gathering input from 3 company representatives about company journey, business model, and public relations. Overcame development constraints and implemented stakeholders’ feedback by reformulating product strategy and compromising with developers and stakeholders to meet product goals within the time constraint.
Associate Designer at Design Interactive
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Designed an app based on a survey of 105 responses and 19 user interviews, ideated 2 primary solutions contrasting with social media giants, and synthesized feedback from 6 usability testers. Improved navigation by 11% and visual quality by 36% by conducting A/B user testing with 5 target audiences.

Education

B.A. Design at University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education