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Hi, I’m Jinglin (Annie) Xu, a UX designer who specializes in research-driven design and AI-enabled workflows. I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into intuitive, accessible products and I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams that combine product strategy with hands-on prototyping. My work spans academia and industry—from Cornell’s information science program to Google-sponsored UX projects and UNESCO SDG initiatives. I design for clarity and impact, using tools like Figma to create high-fidelity prototypes and scalable UI patterns that improve usability and engagement.…Hi, I’m Jinglin (Annie) Xu, a UX designer who specializes in research-driven design and AI-enabled workflows. I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into intuitive, accessible products and I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams that combine product strategy with hands-on prototyping. My work spans academia and industry—from Cornell’s information science program to Google-sponsored UX projects and UNESCO SDG initiatives. I design for clarity and impact, using tools like Figma to create high-fidelity prototypes and scalable UI patterns that improve usability and engagement.

Jinglin Xu

UX Designer, Product Designer, Web Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Jinglin (Annie) Xu, a UX designer who specializes in research-driven design and AI-enabled workflows. I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into intuitive, accessible products and I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams that combine product strategy with hands-on prototyping. My work spans academia and industry—from Cornell’s information science program to Google-sponsored UX projects and UNESCO SDG initiatives. I design for clarity and impact, using tools like Figma to create high-fidelity prototypes and scalable UI patterns that improve usability and engagement.…Hi, I’m Jinglin (Annie) Xu, a UX designer who specializes in research-driven design and AI-enabled workflows. I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into intuitive, accessible products and I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams that combine product strategy with hands-on prototyping. My work spans academia and industry—from Cornell’s information science program to Google-sponsored UX projects and UNESCO SDG initiatives. I design for clarity and impact, using tools like Figma to create high-fidelity prototypes and scalable UI patterns that improve usability and engagement.

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Hi, I’m Jinglin (Annie) Xu, a UX designer who specializes in research-driven design and AI-enabled workflows. I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into intuitive, accessible products and I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams that combine product strategy with hands-on prototyping.

My work spans academia and industry—from Cornell’s information science program to Google-sponsored UX projects and UNESCO SDG initiatives. I design for clarity and impact, using tools like Figma to create high-fidelity prototypes and scalable UI patterns that improve usability and engagement.

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Work Experience

UX Designer at Google-Sponsored UX Project

August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Conducted research across 50+ industry sources and 7 stakeholder interviews to identify challenges in AI-supported sales and marketing workflows. Designed three UX concepts: Alignment Dashboard, Human-Escalated AI Feedback System, and Transparent Human-AI Handoff Interface. Collaborated with a 5-person team and Google stakeholders to deliver future-of-work design recommendations, final concepts, and handoff documentation.

UX Designer at Google UX Designer Intern

January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Partnered with PMs and engineers to define OKRs, user flows, and acceptance criteria for core financial features including login, budgeting, and transfers. Designed high-fidelity Figma prototypes and reusable UI patterns, reducing development ambiguity and improving consistency across key workflows. Moderated 10+ usability sessions using think-aloud protocols, identifying cognitive friction points and iterating on product flows. Supported implementation through design specs, QA feedback, and close collaboration with developers to ensure design-to-build consistency.

UX Designer at Oin AutoUI

May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Synthesized insights from 100+ surveys and 12 interviews to identify pain points in video discovery and engagement across platforms such as Netflix and YouTube. Designed an AI-powered video recommendation app with watch party, discovery, and commenting features to improve retention through social interaction. Created user flows, wireframes, and interactive Figma prototypes, improving search accuracy by 20% in usability testing. Presented research findings and design recommendations to mentors and cross-functional stakeholders.

UX Designer at UNESCO SDG – UX Designer (Art Intern)

May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Synthesized global food insecurity research from 10+ countries to inform the design strategy for a virtual museum on sustainable food systems. Designed and shipped a high-fidelity web experience covering six core use cases in a two-week sprint with a three-person team. Created user journeys, information architecture, prototypes, and visual storytelling concepts to make educational content more accessible and engaging.

UX Designer at Google UX Designer Intern

August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Synthesized global food insecurity research from 10+ countries to inform the design strategy for a virtual museum on sustainable food systems. (Note: UNESCO entry above is the primary UNESCO project; this Google internship entry reflects the broader UX internship experience listed in the resume.)