Hi 👋, I’m Qi (ch-ee), a User Experience Designer at AKQA, where I craft end-to-end experiences across diverse industries. I’m driven by curiosity—whether it's users, stakeholders, or coworkers—and love collaborating to create solutions that not only work but make people smile.

Clients I've worked w/

Before joining AKQA, I also designed for health and wellness, physical products, and fashion e-commerce.

When faced with a design challenge, I like to think of myself as a doctor—analyzing symptoms, diagnosing the root cause, and selecting the right tool from my 'design toolbox' to create the best solution.

Before joining AKQA, I also designed for health and wellness, physical products, and fashion e-commerce.

My Design Philosopthy

I believe that different problems call for different treatments. I base my design process on the situation.
I’ve learned not to hold my designs too tight. Stay flexible and adapt to what the situation calls for.
I enjoy the process of testing — it always taught me something new of human.
I'm a sucker for products with fun animation and motion design, and I’m currently YouTube-learning how to design it myself!

I believe that different problems call for different treatments. I base my design process on the situation.
I’ve learned not to hold my designs too tight. Stay flexible and adapt to what the situation calls for.
I enjoy the process of testing — it always taught me something new of human.
I'm a sucker for products with fun animation and motion design, and I’m currently YouTube-learning how to design it myself!

My Experience

Resume

User Experience Designer at AKQA

2022 - Present

Columbia University - M.S. Design and Tech

2021 - 2022

Product Design Intern at WeightWatchers

May - Aug 2022

UX/UI Designer at Petite Studio NYC (fashion e-commerce)

2020 - 2021

Boston University - B.A. Communications

2020 - 2016

After work, you can find me…

🧗‍♀️ On the wall
Rock climbing is my way of staying present and focused, reminding me that the journey (and the problem-solving) is just as important as the destination.
📖 At a cafe
And of course with a chai latte and a good book. I love reading about everything from quirky design trends to mystery thriller. I’m always intrigued by the twists and turns of human behavior and what drives people’s decisions.
🪑 At a thrift store
Always searching for my next home DIY project. I love getting creativity with hands-on work—and who doesn’t love a good transformation?

🧗‍♀️ On the wall
Rock climbing is my way of staying present and focused, reminding me that the journey (and the problem-solving) is just as important as the destination.
📖 At a cafe
And of course with a chai latte and a good book. I love reading about everything from quirky design trends to mystery thriller. I’m always intrigued by the twists and turns of human behavior and what drives people’s decisions.
🪑 At a thrift store
Always searching for my next home DIY project. I love getting creativity with hands-on work—and who doesn’t love a good transformation?

🧗‍♀️ On the wall
Rock climbing is my way of staying present and focused, reminding me that the journey (and the problem-solving) is just as important as the destination.
📖 At a cafe
And of course with a chai latte and a good book. I love reading about everything from quirky design trends to mystery thriller. I’m always intrigued by the twists and turns of human behavior and what drives people’s decisions.
🪑 At a thrift store
Always searching for my next home DIY project. I love getting creativity with hands-on work—and who doesn’t love a good transformation?

🧗‍♀️ On the wall
Rock climbing is my way of staying present and focused, reminding me that the journey (and the problem-solving) is just as important as the destination.
📖 At a cafe
And of course with a chai latte and a good book. I love reading about everything from quirky design trends to mystery thriller. I’m always intrigued by the twists and turns of human behavior and what drives people’s decisions.
🪑 At a thrift store
Always searching for my next home DIY project. I love getting creativity with hands-on work—and who doesn’t love a good transformation?

Hi 👋, I’m Qi (ch-ee), a User Experience Designer at AKQA, where I craft end-to-end experiences across diverse industries. I’m driven by curiosity—whether it's users, stakeholders, or coworkers—and love collaborating to create solutions that not only work but make people smile.