I am a passionate and experienced UX Designer currently completing my Master's in Human-Computer Interaction at Georgia Institute of Technology. I take pride in leading design projects that enhance user engagement and streamline user experiences, such as UberRecs at Uber and MVP development for MATLAB Marketplace. My background blends creative design skills with strong research and stakeholder management abilities, allowing me to deliver impactful products in fast-paced environments. Over the years, I have gathered diverse experience through internships and sponsored projects that range from designing AR games to leading large B2B software product designs. I thrive on collaborating closely with engineers, product owners, and teams to align roadmaps and deliver user-focused solutions with high satisfaction rates. My skill set spans design systems, prototyping, usability testing, and advanced tools like Figma, Adobe Suite, Maya, and more.…

Yuqi Hu

I am a passionate and experienced UX Designer currently completing my Master's in Human-Computer Interaction at Georgia Institute of Technology. I take pride in leading design projects that enhance user engagement and streamline user experiences, such as UberRecs at Uber and MVP development for MATLAB Marketplace. My background blends creative design skills with strong research and stakeholder management abilities, allowing me to deliver impactful products in fast-paced environments. Over the years, I have gathered diverse experience through internships and sponsored projects that range from designing AR games to leading large B2B software product designs. I thrive on collaborating closely with engineers, product owners, and teams to align roadmaps and deliver user-focused solutions with high satisfaction rates. My skill set spans design systems, prototyping, usability testing, and advanced tools like Figma, Adobe Suite, Maya, and more.…

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I am a passionate and experienced UX Designer currently completing my Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction at Georgia Institute of Technology. I take pride in leading design projects that enhance user engagement and streamline user experiences, such as UberRecs at Uber and MVP development for MATLAB Marketplace. My background blends creative design skills with strong research and stakeholder management abilities, allowing me to deliver impactful products in fast-paced environments.

Over the years, I have gathered diverse experience through internships and sponsored projects that range from designing AR games to leading large B2B software product designs. I thrive on collaborating closely with engineers, product owners, and teams to align roadmaps and deliver user-focused solutions with high satisfaction rates. My skill set spans design systems, prototyping, usability testing, and advanced tools like Figma, Adobe Suite, Maya, and more.

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Work Experience

UX Designer at Uber
May 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Led the end-to-end design of UberRecs, a feature delivering personalized, en-route recommendations from local drivers—increasing rider engagement by 45%. Conducted concept testing and usability studies with 12+ participants, reduced cognitive overload and streamlined interactions. Designed and iterated high-fidelity prototypes within Uber’s existing app flow—achieving 90% user satisfaction in post-test surveys.
UX Designer (Capstone Project) at Uber
May 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Led the end-to-end design of UberRecs, a feature delivering personalized en-route recommendations from local drivers, increasing rider engagement by 45%. Conducted concept testing and usability studies with 12+ participants to reduce cognitive overload and streamline interactions. Designed and iterated high-fidelity prototypes within Uber's existing app flow, achieving 90% user satisfaction in post-test surveys.
UX Designer - Capstone Project at Uber
May 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Led the end-to-end design of UberRecs, a feature delivering personalized, en-route recommendations from local drivers, increasing rider engagement by 45%. Conducted concept testing and usability studies with 12+ participants, reducing cognitive overload and streamlining interactions. Designed and iterated high-fidelity prototypes within Uber's existing app flow, achieving 90% user satisfaction in post-test surveys.
UX Design Intern at Navistar
August 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Led the end-to-end design process for a 0-1 B2B fleet management product, enhancing over 1 million users’ emission test experience. Proactively conducted market research and mixed-method user research to inform decisions and shape a two-year product vision. Cut delivery timelines by 45% by streamlining UX workflows across 5 product teams through 10+ interviews, adapted design frameworks, organized resources and standardized templates. Worked closely with PO, designer lead and engineers to acquire domain knowledge and align roadmap milestones.
UX Design Intern at Navistar
August 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Led the end-to-end design process for a 0-1 B2B fleet management product, enhancing over 1 million users' emission test experience. Proactively conducted market research and mixed-method user research to inform decisions and shape a two-year product vision. Cut delivery timelines by 45% by streamlining UX workflows across 5 product teams through 10+ interviews, adapted design frameworks, organized resources, and standardized templates. Worked closely with a product owner, design lead, and engineers to acquire domain knowledge and align roadmap milestones.
UX Design Intern at Navistar
August 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Led the end-to-end design process for a 0-1 B2B fleet management product, enhancing over 1 million users' emission test experience. Proactively conducted market research and mixed-method user research to inform decisions and shape a two-year product vision. Cut delivery timelines by 45% by streamlining UX workflows across five product teams through 10+ interviews, adapted design frameworks, organized resources, and standardized templates. Collaborated closely with PO, design lead, and engineers in a fast-paced environment to acquire domain knowledge and align roadmap milestones.
UX Designer at Mathworks
January 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Utilized and expanded the current design system to create MVP of MATLAB Marketplace, streamlining the assignment creation process. Persuaded the team to prioritize quick user feedback over a full reward system overhaul, successfully gaining stakeholder buy-in through data-driven insights. Designed 3 versions of web mockups in rapid iterations, increasing user satisfaction rate by 34%.
UX Designer (Sponsored Project) at MathWorks
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Utilized and expanded the current design system to create MVP of MATLAB Marketplace, streamlining the assignment creation process. Persuaded the team to prioritize quick user feedback over a full reward system overhaul, successfully gaining stakeholder buy-in through data-driven insights. Designed 3 versions of web mockups in rapid iterations, increasing user satisfaction rate by 34%.
UX Designer - Sponsored Project at MathWorks
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Utilized and expanded the current design system to create MVP of MATLAB Marketplace, streamlining the assignment creation process. Persuaded the team to prioritize quick user feedback over a full reward system overhaul, successfully gaining stakeholder buy-in through data-driven insights. Designed 3 versions of web mockups in rapid iterations, increasing user satisfaction rate by 34%.
Product Design Intern at Blue Sky Innovations
May 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Redesigned a mobile AR game that enhances the mobility of hospitalized children, successfully gained buy-in from UNC Hospital. Creatively planned friendship-pair usability testing sessions using children’s mental model, achieving 95% positive feedback. Constructed a design system including design and handoff guidelines, 60+ UI elements, a series of illustrations and 3D models.
Product Design Intern at Blue Sky Innovations
May 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Redesigned a mobile AR game that enhances the mobility of hospitalized children and successfully gained buy-in from UNC Hospital. Creatively planned friendship-pair usability testing sessions using children's mental models, achieving 95% positive feedback. Constructed a design system including design and handoff guidelines, 60+ UI elements, a series of illustrations, and 3D models.
Product Design Intern at Blue Sky Innovations
May 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Redesigned a mobile AR game that enhances the mobility of hospitalized children, successfully gaining buy-in from UNC Hospital. Creatively planned friendship-pair usability testing sessions using children’s mental model, achieving 95% positive feedback. Constructed a design system including design and handoff guidelines, 60+ UI elements, a series of illustrations and 3D models.

Education

M.S. at Georgia Institute of Technology
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
B.S. at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
B.A. at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
B.S. in Information Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
B.A. in Media and Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
B.S. in Information Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
B.A. in Media and Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

CCS 2024 Distinguished Paper Award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
MSUSND 2023 College Design Contest 2nd Place Art Director
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Jong Robert Bittner Outstanding Senior in Journalism
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
CCS 2024 Distinguished Paper Award - Computer Security
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
MSUSND 2023 College Design Contest 2nd Place - Art Director
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Jong Robert Bittner Outstanding Senior in Journalism
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
CCS Distinguished Paper Award, Computer Security
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
MSU SND College Design Contest 2nd Place, Art Director
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Jong Robert Bittner Outstanding Senior in Journalism
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services