I'm a UX designer and researcher focused on AI-powered platforms, with 6+ years of experience across design and user experience research. I specialize in UX methodologies for complex systems, translating user insights into clear product direction to support strategic decision-making and to create meaningful experiences. I am currently leveraging AI to enhance research and design workflows.

Neil Deng

I'm a UX designer and researcher focused on AI-powered platforms, with 6+ years of experience across design and user experience research. I specialize in UX methodologies for complex systems, translating user insights into clear product direction to support strategic decision-making and to create meaningful experiences. I am currently leveraging AI to enhance research and design workflows.

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I’m a UX designer and researcher focused on AI-powered platforms, with 6+ years of experience across design and user experience research. I specialize in UX methodologies for complex systems, translating user insights into clear product direction to support strategic decision-making and to create meaningful experiences. I am currently leveraging AI to enhance research and design workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

UX Designer (Self-Employed) at Dectra AI
May 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
UX research and design for an AI-powered research platform; defined core AI product architecture; integrated AI tools into workflow; delivered end-to-end UX from discovery to MVP; collaborated with designers and engineers to create high-fidelity prototypes.
Interaction Design Mentor (Part-Time) at PS-One Design Education
September 1, 2018 - February 29, 2020
Mentored students in interaction design; delivered workshops; supported design curriculum development; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Design & User Researcher at Huawei AIoT (SERES)
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2022
Led UX research and design for AI-powered products; integrated AI tools into workflows; delivered high-fidelity prototypes; defined core AI product architecture; improved stakeholder alignment and design decision efficiency by 20%.
PhD Researcher in Experience Design at Monash University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Initiated and led research synthesis of complex qualitative and quantitative data; improved stakeholder alignment and design decision efficiency by 20%; contributed to the theory and practice of experience design.

Education

PhD in Experience Design at Monash University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Master in Design at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor in Industrial Design at NanHang Jincheng College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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