I'm Jimmy Yao, a UX Designer and aspiring cognitive scientist turned designer. I'm passionate about learning science, behavior, and human-computer interaction, and I enjoy turning research into high-fidelity prototypes that solve real user problems. I'm experienced collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user interviews, and refining information architecture, interaction design, and usability testing to deliver end-to-end design solutions from research to prototype.

Jimmy Yao

I'm Jimmy Yao, a UX Designer and aspiring cognitive scientist turned designer. I'm passionate about learning science, behavior, and human-computer interaction, and I enjoy turning research into high-fidelity prototypes that solve real user problems. I'm experienced collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user interviews, and refining information architecture, interaction design, and usability testing to deliver end-to-end design solutions from research to prototype.

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I’m Jimmy Yao, a UX Designer and aspiring cognitive scientist turned designer. I’m passionate about learning science, behavior, and human-computer interaction, and I enjoy turning research into high-fidelity prototypes that solve real user problems.
I’m experienced collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user interviews, and refining information architecture, interaction design, and usability testing to deliver end-to-end design solutions from research to prototype.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX Designer at Masterclass Learning App
January 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Collaborated on planning and coordination in team assignments; conducted eight user interviews and identified key navigation and motivation pain points; delivered end-to-end design solutions from research to high-fidelity prototypes.
UX Researcher & Designer at Retail Checkout Redesign
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Evaluated checkout flow and navigation friction through heuristic analysis; reduced decision steps and improved clarity via A/B wireframes and prototype testing.
UX Designer at HCI Academic Mini Project
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed interaction patterns focused on clarity and comprehension; built and tested wireframes to reduce cognitive load in core learning tasks.
Cashier at Tax Wine
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Handled transactions and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Education

B.S. Cognitive Science at University of Georgia
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services