Hi, I'm Cory Poon, a dedicated product designer and UX researcher with a passion for creating accessible and efficient solutions across technology and music sectors. I have extensive experience working on innovative projects including evacuation platforms and AI-assisted music apps, collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver seamless user experiences. My background in cognitive science combined with minors in digital humanities and ethnomusicology enables me to bridge diverse disciplines effectively. Beyond design, I've cultivated a strong presence as a social media content creator with over 200,000 followers, leveraging rapid prototyping and team leadership to create engaging and impactful content. I love leading projects that combine creativity, technology, and societal impact, always striving to improve and innovate in my work and community involvement.

Cory Poon

Hi, I'm Cory Poon, a dedicated product designer and UX researcher with a passion for creating accessible and efficient solutions across technology and music sectors. I have extensive experience working on innovative projects including evacuation platforms and AI-assisted music apps, collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver seamless user experiences. My background in cognitive science combined with minors in digital humanities and ethnomusicology enables me to bridge diverse disciplines effectively. Beyond design, I've cultivated a strong presence as a social media content creator with over 200,000 followers, leveraging rapid prototyping and team leadership to create engaging and impactful content. I love leading projects that combine creativity, technology, and societal impact, always striving to improve and innovate in my work and community involvement.

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Hi, I’m Cory Poon, a dedicated product designer and UX researcher with a passion for creating accessible and efficient solutions across technology and music sectors. I have extensive experience working on innovative projects including evacuation platforms and AI-assisted music apps, collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver seamless user experiences. My background in cognitive science combined with minors in digital humanities and ethnomusicology enables me to bridge diverse disciplines effectively.

Beyond design, I’ve cultivated a strong presence as a social media content creator with over 200,000 followers, leveraging rapid prototyping and team leadership to create engaging and impactful content. I love leading projects that combine creativity, technology, and societal impact, always striving to improve and innovate in my work and community involvement.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer & UX Researcher at Presto
June 30, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Designed an AI-assisted app that syncs annotations, tools, and music score edits among musicians in real time. Streamlined rehearsal workflows by incorporating collapsible music tools, resulting in a 90% reduction in app-switching during user testing. Improved rehearsal efficiency by 140% based on direct musician feedback, significantly reducing time lost to score updates.
Product Designer & UX Researcher at EvacLink
June 30, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Designed and validated an enterprise-grade evacuation platform connecting at-risk users with volunteers. Developed WCAG/ADA-compliant interfaces to ensure accessibility for diverse users. Collaborated with engineers and stakeholders in sprint cycles to deliver high-fidelity prototypes in Figma and provided detailed annotated design specifications for a seamless handoff. Awarded the Grand Prize and 'Most Societal Impact' at Innovate@UCLA for fire-fight technology.
Product Designer & President at Music of China Ensemble @ UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
May 1, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Led a team of six to design and launch a new club website, increasing membership by 280% through market research, targeted campaigns, and UX redesign. Conducted 30 user interviews, mapped user journeys, and produced seven comprehensive user flows to boost site engagement. Facilitated biweekly design reviews with cross-functional teams to align feature delivery with user needs. Directed 160 members in producing three annual shows attended by over 1,500 audience members, securing $21,000 in funding.
UI/UX Design Intern at Neoboard
September 1, 2024 - August 24, 2025
Conducted over 35 user interviews to conceptualize and validate an automated classroom monitoring system. Designed and tested an anonymous Q&A feature aimed at improving classroom participation. Worked closely with engineers and business analysts in Agile sprints to align stakeholders on design direction and timely delivery. Contributed to a 20% increase in student engagement.
Founder & Product Designer at VALORANT Banners E-Commerce
February 1, 2024 - August 24, 2025
Designed and managed an e-commerce UX platform for gaming banners, resulting in a 383% increase in annual sales to $72,000 and a 450% increase in conversion rates. Established a scalable design system ensuring accessibility compliance throughout the e-commerce user flows. Maintained supply chain communications with six vendors, ensuring synchronization between product design, production, and fulfillment.

Education

B.S. Cognitive Science at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet