Hi, I’m
Hi, I’m
Hi, I’m
Yidan
Yidan
Yidan
, a product designer
, a product designer
, a product designer
with 3 years of experience delivering end-to-end, customer-facing product experiences across AI-driven products and education platforms.
Making practical design decisions that balance user needs and business objectives under real product constraints.
Making practical design decisions that balance user needs and business objectives under real product constraints.
Master’s degrees in Human–Computer Interaction and Design, and in Teaching
Master’s degrees in Human–Computer Interaction and Design, and in Teaching
Master’s degrees in Human–Computer Interaction and Design, and in Teaching
Previously worked at Articulate.AI, building an educational AI chatbot
Previously worked at Articulate.AI, building an educational AI chatbot
Previously worked at Articulate.AI, building an educational AI chatbot
CASE STUDIES
AI Chatbot
AI Chatbot
WebApp
WebApp
EdTech
EdTech
0-1 Product Design
0-1 Product Design
Supports personalized conversational English learning and real-world exam preparation with an AI-powered chatbot.
Supports personalized conversational English learning and real-world exam preparation with an AI-powered chatbot.
Launched
Launched
Family-Centered Experience
Family-Centered Experience
Multi-User Experience
Multi-User Experience
Cross-Platform Design
Cross-Platform Design
0-1 Product Design
0-1 Product Design
Strengthens immigrant family connection through shared bedtime storytelling while helping parents improve their English.
Strengthens immigrant family connection through shared bedtime storytelling while helping parents improve their English.
Orbit
Orbit
Multigenerational Design
Multigenerational Design
AI Safety
AI Safety
Smartwatch App
Smartwatch App
A smartwatch app that detects AI voice-cloning scams in real time and helps families stay connected and protected through shared alerts.
A smartwatch app that detects AI voice-cloning scams in real time and helps families stay connected and protected through shared alerts.
AI Scam Detection
03
UX DESIGNER & RESEARCHER
AR Experience
AR Experience
Speculative Design
Speculative Design
Context-Based AI Interaction
Context-Based AI Interaction
An AR experience powered by context-aware AI to bring orca conservation into daily life.
An AR experience powered by context-aware AI to bring orca conservation into daily life.
Connecting people with endangered orcas through AR
04
RESEARCHER & UX DESIGNER
PLAYGROUND
PLAYGROUND
PLAYGROUND
I teach
to empower
others
I code
to make
ideas real
I prototype
to discover
what’s possible
I teach
to empower
others
I code
to make
ideas real
I prototype
to discover
what’s possible
I teach
to empower
others
I code
to make
ideas real
I prototype
to discover
what’s possible
I teach
to empower
others
I code
to make
ideas real
I prototype
to discover
what’s possible
I teach
to empower
others
I code
to make
ideas real
I prototype
to discover
what’s possible
ABOUT
ABOUT
ABOUT
Yidan
Yidan
Yidan
“ee-dahn”
“ee-dahn”
“ee-dahn”
I recently completed a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction and Design at the University of Washington.
I recently completed a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction and Design at the University of Washington.
I recently completed a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction and Design at the University of Washington.
Strengthened human-centered design & systems thinking
Strengthened human-centered design & systems thinking
Strengthened human-centered design & systems thinking
2024 - 2025
2024 - 2025
2024 - 2025
I worked as a founding product designer and instructional designer at a startup building an AI-powered English-learning chatbot.
I worked as a founding product designer and instructional designer at a startup building an AI-powered English-learning chatbot.
I worked as a founding product designer and instructional designer at a startup building an AI-powered English-learning chatbot.
Built user-centered experiences with cross-functional teams
Built user-centered experiences with cross-functional teams
Built user-centered experiences with cross-functional teams
2022 - 2024
2022 - 2024
2022 - 2024
I earned a Master’s degree in Teaching from Columbia University, where I designed engaging learning experiences that inspired students both inside and outside the classroom.
I earned a Master’s degree in Teaching from Columbia University, where I designed engaging learning experiences that inspired students both inside and outside the classroom.
I earned a Master’s degree in Teaching from Columbia University, where I designed engaging learning experiences that inspired students both inside and outside the classroom.
Developed deep empathy & clear communication
Developed deep empathy & clear communication
Developed deep empathy & clear communication
2020 - 2022
2020 - 2022
2020 - 2022
I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Media Advertising, exploring web and graphic design, interior design, creative writing, film production, and marketing.
I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Media Advertising, exploring web and graphic design, interior design, creative writing, film production, and marketing.
I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Media Advertising, exploring web and graphic design, interior design, creative writing, film production, and marketing.
Rooted in creative design & visual storytelling
Rooted in creative design & visual storytelling
Rooted in creative design & visual storytelling
2016 - 2020
2016 - 2020
2016 - 2020
What others say about me
Yu Zhou
Founder & CEO
Yidan stepped into the lead role with a strong capacity to align engineers and specialists around what drives product value. She set a clear pace, communicated decisively, and made design choices that strengthened both usability and long-term potential. The materials she created became central to my pitch and helped secure support from our partners.
Yu Zhou
Founder & CEO
Yidan stepped into the lead role with a strong capacity to align engineers and specialists around what drives product value. She set a clear pace, communicated decisively, and made design choices that strengthened both usability and long-term potential. The materials she created became central to my pitch and helped secure support from our partners.
Yu Zhou
Founder & CEO
Yidan stepped into the lead role with a strong capacity to align engineers and specialists around what drives product value. She set a clear pace, communicated decisively, and made design choices that strengthened both usability and long-term potential. The materials she created became central to my pitch and helped secure support from our partners.
Sarah Posner
Product Designer
Yidan is an ideal teammate. She is incredibly hardworking, dedicated, and can be relied on for both creative ideas and technical expertise. I feel very lucky to have been able to collaborate with her on multiple projects, including our masters capstone project at the University of Washington. If you have the opportunity to work with Yidan, take it!
Sarah Posner
Product Designer
Yidan is an ideal teammate. She is incredibly hardworking, dedicated, and can be relied on for both creative ideas and technical expertise. I feel very lucky to have been able to collaborate with her on multiple projects, including our masters capstone project at the University of Washington. If you have the opportunity to work with Yidan, take it!
Sarah Posner
Product Designer
Yidan is an ideal teammate. She is incredibly hardworking, dedicated, and can be relied on for both creative ideas and technical expertise. I feel very lucky to have been able to collaborate with her on multiple projects, including our masters capstone project at the University of Washington. If you have the opportunity to work with Yidan, take it!
Julia Evans
Product Manager
I had the opportunity to work closely with Yidan on several design projects, most notably a 6-month project. I found her to be a quick learner with exceptionally high standards for quality and attention to detail, consistently elevating the team’s work and delivering value. Her thoughtful approach and reliability make her a strong contributor to any design effort.
Julia Evans
Product Manager
I had the opportunity to work closely with Yidan on several design projects, most notably a 6-month project. I found her to be a quick learner with exceptionally high standards for quality and attention to detail, consistently elevating the team’s work and delivering value. Her thoughtful approach and reliability make her a strong contributor to any design effort.
Julia Evans
Product Manager
I had the opportunity to work closely with Yidan on several design projects, most notably a 6-month project. I found her to be a quick learner with exceptionally high standards for quality and attention to detail, consistently elevating the team’s work and delivering value. Her thoughtful approach and reliability make her a strong contributor to any design effort.
Derrick Bast
Senior Manager
I’ve been deeply impressed by Yidan’s ability to take ownership, cut through complexity, and deliver solutions that meaningfully improve the work. She collaborates with intention, communicates with clarity, and consistently brings a level of rigor that strengthens every project she touches.
Derrick Bast
Senior Manager
I’ve been deeply impressed by Yidan’s ability to take ownership, cut through complexity, and deliver solutions that meaningfully improve the work. She collaborates with intention, communicates with clarity, and consistently brings a level of rigor that strengthens every project she touches.
Derrick Bast
Senior Manager
I’ve been deeply impressed by Yidan’s ability to take ownership, cut through complexity, and deliver solutions that meaningfully improve the work. She collaborates with intention, communicates with clarity, and consistently brings a level of rigor that strengthens every project she touches.
Howard Williams
Education Professor
I still remember the demo class Yidan led. The way she structured the lesson drew her peers in immediately, and the room stayed attentive and involved throughout the session. It was clear she understood how to design a learning experience that invites participation and makes students want to contribute.
Howard Williams
Education Professor
I still remember the demo class Yidan led. The way she structured the lesson drew her peers in immediately, and the room stayed attentive and involved throughout the session. It was clear she understood how to design a learning experience that invites participation and makes students want to contribute.
Howard Williams
Education Professor
I still remember the demo class Yidan led. The way she structured the lesson drew her peers in immediately, and the room stayed attentive and involved throughout the session. It was clear she understood how to design a learning experience that invites participation and makes students want to contribute.
James Xian
Software Engineer
I worked closely with her, and I was continually inspired by the strength of her creative thinking. I watched her turn bold ideas into clear, feasible design solutions that moved the work forward.
James Xian
Software Engineer
I worked closely with her, and I was continually inspired by the strength of her creative thinking. I watched her turn bold ideas into clear, feasible design solutions that moved the work forward.
James Xian
Software Engineer
I worked closely with her, and I was continually inspired by the strength of her creative thinking. I watched her turn bold ideas into clear, feasible design solutions that moved the work forward.
When I’m not designing, I…
hike
play Guzheng
snowboard
cook???
chill with dogs
photograph & film
hike
play Guzheng
snowboard
cook???
chill with dogs
photograph & film
hike
play Guzheng
snowboard
cook???
chill with dogs
photograph & film