Product designer with a graphic design foundation, focused on interaction design and building thoughtful design systems for consumer experiences. I care about inclusive, localized solutions that balance user needs with business goals in fast-moving teams.

Yuri Kawada

Product designer with a graphic design foundation, focused on interaction design and building thoughtful design systems for consumer experiences. I care about inclusive, localized solutions that balance user needs with business goals in fast-moving teams.

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Product designer with a graphic design foundation, focused on interaction design and building thoughtful design systems for consumer experiences. I care about inclusive, localized solutions that balance user needs with business goals in fast-moving teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX Design Intern at To & Fro
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Delivered MVP for a group travel app by designing 8+ user flows and interactive prototypes that simplified coordination across multiple users. Defined requirements and 9+ core features in collaboration with research, UX writing, and engineering to align stakeholders on user needs and business goals through clear design rationale. Partnered with engineers in recurring design reviews to structure edge cases and interaction states, which reduced iteration friction across handoff.
Graduate Design Assistant at University of Washington
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed an interactive toolkit to help designers evaluate AI product concepts by integrating 24 structured frameworks and prompt cards to assess risks and opportunities. Conducted a competitive audit of 8+ AI evaluation toolkits and ran pilot tests with designers and faculty to refine interaction patterns and drive adoption.
Product Designer at Hiya AI Phone
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Led usability research to improve scam prevention for the recently launched Hiya AI Phone app by conducting 13 moderated usability tests, creating test plans and research protocols, and identifying 15 usability issues across 5 severity levels. Delivered 4 design recommendations and annotated wireframes to the UX team and integrated findings into the product roadmap to guide feature prioritization. Aligned implementation sequencing with engineering which preserved design intent by mapping UI changes directly to development milestones.
Product Designer at EVALV Solutions
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Owned the end-to-end design of an EV charger app from concept to launch by iterating on 40+ wireframes that improved navigation and information hierarchy. Built a reusable component library which reduced rework by standardizing UI patterns across web and mobile. Collaborated with engineering to validate feasibility early by maintaining design consistency and smooth cross-platform implementation.
Junior Designer at Giant Spoon
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Designed 50+ digital and print visuals for clients including Amazon Prime Video and Z by HP by applying typography, layout, and visual hierarchy to increase brand visibility. Collaborated with 3 creative directors and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent visual storytelling and branding across campaign, editorial, and presentation design.
Graphic Design Intern at Ugly Wolf
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Conducted client and market research to inform design strategy and contributed to 5+ key assets (websites, logos, emails, pitch decks) for clients including Frankie’s on the Park, NuSkool, and Finch. Delivered designs that drove successful project launches and increased client satisfaction.
Brand Design Intern at Some Spider Studios
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Strengthened brand storytelling across digital platforms by designing 15+ digital assets for media brands including Scary Mommy, The Dad, and Fatherly. Created marketing designs for Live. Work. Thrive. and developed Dote Notes merchandise that was published and sold on the brand’s official site.
Graphic Design Intern at Afternoon Culture
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Produced design solutions and marketing materials tailored to client needs. Collaborated closely with the Creative Director and 3 co-designers to execute design research and competitive analysis.
UX Design Intern at EXPERIENCETo & Fro
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Delivered MVP for a group travel app by designing 8+ user flows and interactive prototypes that simplified coordination across multiple users. Defined requirements and 9+ core features in collaboration with research, UX writing, and engineering to align stakeholders on user needs and business goals through clear design rationale. Partnered with engineers in recurring design reviews to structure edge cases and interaction states, which reduced iteration friction across handoff.
Product Designer at Uber Work Experience Program
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Led a team of 3 designers in a product sprint focused on teen rider safety, placing 2nd in the final cohort ranking.

Education

Master of Science, Human Centered Design and Engineering at University of Washington
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design at University of Southern California
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Master of Science at University of Washington
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Southern California
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Master of Science in Human Centered Design and Engineering at University of Washington
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021

Qualifications

Uber Work Experience Program
September 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
IBM Python for Data Science, AI & Development Certificate
October 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Google Foundation of UX Design Certificate
February 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Uber Work Experience Program
September 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
IBM Python for Data Science, AI & Development Certificate
October 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Google Foundation of UX Design Certificate
February 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

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