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YUNGWEI CHEN (she/her) is a multidisciplinary UX and product designer from Taiwan.
YUNGWEI CHEN (she/her) is a multidisciplinary UX and product designer from Taiwan.
Her design philosophy emphasizes creating accessible and inclusive solutions through empathy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative technology, addressing user needs within complex systems.
Her design philosophy emphasizes creating accessible and inclusive solutions through empathy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative technology, addressing user needs within complex systems.
She aims to design user-centered technologies that empower individuals with physical and cognitive challenges. Her future focus is on healthcare, where she plans to combine expertise in HCI, UX, and gamification to develop impactful and accessible solutions.
She aims to design user-centered technologies that empower individuals with physical and cognitive challenges. Her future focus is on healthcare, where she plans to combine expertise in HCI, UX, and gamification to develop impactful and accessible solutions.
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How Others See Yung-Wei
Dr. Liang
Professor of Graduate School of Design at NTNU
YUNG-WEI's ability to address challenges in emerging technologies and UX, coupled with her creativity and interpersonal skills, indicates that she will undoubtedly excel in the design field.
Estela
Senior Designer & Supervisor in LINE TWN Ltd.
The Yung-Wei I know is hardworking, warm, and open-minded. She bravely pursues her dreams and turns them into reality! Keep it up! 💪💗
B.
Colleague in the same design lab
Conscientious in work, mindful in research, and ambitious to try cool ideas (like her portfolio, which is super impressive). 😄
Mike
Machine Learning Infra Engineer
Professional, responsible, and has a strong sense of justice.
Cian-Cian
UX&UI Designer
Sensitive, full of creativity, and empathetic.
Emily Guo
ID Engineer
Brave and fearless in pursuing ideals, open to suggestions, and proactively improving continuously. YUNG-WEI helps the team progress, showing that a group can go further together. This is the most valuable part of the journey of seeking knowledge.
Sun
Arts Therapist
A genuine, ethical, and intellectual beauty.
Julie
Head of Memory Collector Ltd.
A diligent person who takes care of her life and cares about her friends.
Prof. Huang
Distinguished Professor, D.Des., NTNU
She went beyond the course requirement to reach out for potential solutions and bridged the gap between theory and practice on her own.
Tang
Ceramics Artist
A strong and independent woman.
Kuan-Pei
DMA at BU School of Music
YUNG-WEI is very understanding, she has a big heart.
TW
Artist
A warm and adorable person. 💗
Prof. Teng
Professor of Department of Design at NTNU
YUNG-WEI stands out among other students as a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and intellectual rigor.
Aini
World Traveller
YUNG-WEI is a determined and inspiring person who accomplishes everything they set out to achieve.
Roway
Actor & Craft Artists
How can someone be so well-organized and compassionate!
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Engineer
Always be gentle and thoughtful.
EJ
Arts Major Student
A very dependable and reliable student advisor.
Ruo
Teammate in Brand Design Project
She organizes design and analyzes research thoroughly.
Xiaxia
Actor
Gentle ~ She’s a blend of beauty and wisdom, the epitome of a wonderful woman (not just a girl 😍).
Manfred
Professor of D.Des, NTNU & Principal Creative Advisor at BenQ / Qisda Corp.
YUNG-WEI always displayed discipline and execution during courses and projects.
Learn More About Me
Education
M.S. in Information Experience Design
Pratt Institute
Aug 2025 - May 2027
Manhattan, NY

Professional with Information Architecture, Information Science, Behavior Science, Digital Accessibility Design, Usability Theory and Practice, B2B, B2C Projects, and Corss Department Collobaration.
M.S. in Information Experience Design
Pratt Institute
Aug 2025 - May 2027
Manhattan, NY

Professional with Information Architecture, Information Science, Behavior Science, Digital Accessibility Design, Usability Theory and Practice, B2B, B2C Projects, and Corss Department Collobaration.
M. Des. in Design
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Professional with Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Product Design, Brand Design, UI Design, UX Research, Virtual Reality, Human Factors Engineering, Interactive Prototyping, Usability Testing, Data Visualization, and Data Analysis.
M. Des. in Design
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Professional with Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Product Design, Brand Design, UI Design, UX Research, Virtual Reality, Human Factors Engineering, Interactive Prototyping, Usability Testing, Data Visualization, and Data Analysis.
B.F.A. in Arts and Design
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Sep 2017 - Jun 2021
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Experience
Product Design Intern
The Museum of Modern Art
Aug 2026 (Incoming)
Manhattan, NY

Selected as the representative Pratt Institute Fellow at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for the 2026–2027 tenure. Joining MoMA’s Digital Product team to design, iterate, and optimize inclusive digital experiences that bridge physical spaces with digital accessibility, seamlessly connecting global audiences to world-renowned art.
Product Design Intern
The Museum of Modern Art
Aug 2026 (Incoming)
Manhattan, NY

Selected as the representative Pratt Institute Fellow at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for the 2026–2027 tenure. Joining MoMA’s Digital Product team to design, iterate, and optimize inclusive digital experiences that bridge physical spaces with digital accessibility, seamlessly connecting global audiences to world-renowned art.
UX Consultant
Center for Digital Experiences at Pratt Institute (DX Center)
Jan 2026 - Present
Manhattan, NY

• Inclusive Design & Accessibility Applied inclusive design frameworks to support Blind and Low Vision (BLV) visitors in an art gallery context, focusing on accessible content discovery, navigation, spatial orientation, and multimodal visitor experiences. • UX Across Diverse Industries Conducted UX research and design strategy across multiple sectors, including fashion e-commerce, cultural accessibility, and social networking. Projects included optimizing Isaboko’s brand storytelling and shopping experience, evaluating KRUSH’s community-centered mobile experience, and designing accessibility-focused solutions for Positive Exposure / Art 75. • Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborated with client partners, faculty, and team members through Pratt’s DX Center to translate research insights into practical design recommendations that connect user needs, community values, and business goals. • User Research & Testing Planned and conducted empathy-driven research activities, including interviews, usability testing, heuristic evaluation, competitive analysis, and synthesis, to turn diverse user perspectives into actionable design requirements. • Research-to-Design Deliverables Created client-facing UX artifacts such as usability reports, journey insights, design recommendations, accessibility frameworks, prototypes, and presentation materials to support product iteration and decision-making.
UX Consultant
Center for Digital Experiences at Pratt Institute (DX Center)
Jan 2026 - Present
Manhattan, NY

• Inclusive Design & Accessibility Applied inclusive design frameworks to support Blind and Low Vision (BLV) visitors in an art gallery context, focusing on accessible content discovery, navigation, spatial orientation, and multimodal visitor experiences. • UX Across Diverse Industries Conducted UX research and design strategy across multiple sectors, including fashion e-commerce, cultural accessibility, and social networking. Projects included optimizing Isaboko’s brand storytelling and shopping experience, evaluating KRUSH’s community-centered mobile experience, and designing accessibility-focused solutions for Positive Exposure / Art 75. • Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborated with client partners, faculty, and team members through Pratt’s DX Center to translate research insights into practical design recommendations that connect user needs, community values, and business goals. • User Research & Testing Planned and conducted empathy-driven research activities, including interviews, usability testing, heuristic evaluation, competitive analysis, and synthesis, to turn diverse user perspectives into actionable design requirements. • Research-to-Design Deliverables Created client-facing UX artifacts such as usability reports, journey insights, design recommendations, accessibility frameworks, prototypes, and presentation materials to support product iteration and decision-making.
Graduate Assistant - Design Tutor
Pratt Institute
Jan 2026 - Present
Manhattan, NY

• Guest Lecturing & Workshop Facilitation Designed and hosted two comprehensive Figma workshops (Beginner to Advanced). Served as a Guest Lecturer for INFO 643: Information Architecture, delivering foundational Figma training and leading expert 1:1 critiques on interactive prototyping and system logic. • Engineered Scalable Learning Resources Developed custom technical documentation and high-fidelity demos focusing on the Design System, effectively reducing the student learning curve for advanced design tools by 30%. • Portfolio Direction & 1:1 Peering Established an industry-standard office hour framework for 20+ students. Conducted personalized portfolio reviews, peering into both technical web design execution and UX storytelling to elevate projects to professional standards. • Cross-Functional UI/UX Translation Acted as a technical lead, helping students translate abstract design concepts into concrete, accessible deliverables that meet rigorous technical implementation requirements in Figma, Framer, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Guest Lecturer: Figma Foundations
Delivering a guest lecture on Figma fundamentals for the Information Architecture course, helping students bridge the gap between structural logic and visual design.
Related Activities

Related Activities
Leading the Advanced Figma & Design Systems Workshop
A look into the Advanced Figma Workshop I hosted for Pratt students, translating complex Design System logic, Variables, and Tokens into accessible workflows.
Health Data Analysis Assistant
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Health Data Analysis Assistant
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Conservation & Research Assistant
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
Mar 2022 - Nov 2022
Taipei, Taiwan

Conservation & Research Assistant
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
Mar 2022 - Nov 2022
Taipei, Taiwan

Project & Teaching Assistant
Taiwan EPA x NTNU
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
Taipei, Taiwan

Project & Teaching Assistant
Taiwan EPA x NTNU
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
Taipei, Taiwan

Product Design Intern
LINE - LINEFRIENDS
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Taipei, Taiwan

Part-time Librarian
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Part-time Librarian
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

NTHU Leadership in Service Program Mentor
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

NTHU Leadership in Service Program Mentor
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Teaching Assistant – Special Forum on Arts
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Teaching Assistant – Special Forum on Arts
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

School Ambassador
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
May 2018 - Aug 2018
Hsinchu, Taiwan

School Ambassador
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
May 2018 - Aug 2018
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Honors & Awards
MoMA Product Design Fellowship
MoMA x School of Information, Pratt Institute
Aug 2026 (Incoming)
Manhattan, NY

• Highly Selective Award: Granted a competitive, merit-based institutional fellowship and funding stipend awarded to a single representative student from the School of Information, fellowships that support tuition scholarships for $8,200 USD ($4,100 USD in fall 2026 and $4,100 USD in spring 2027). • Institutional Impact: Recognized for excellence in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and design systems to embed with MoMA's Digital Product team for a two-semester residency.
MoMA Product Design Fellowship
MoMA x School of Information, Pratt Institute
Aug 2026 (Incoming)
Manhattan, NY

• Highly Selective Award: Granted a competitive, merit-based institutional fellowship and funding stipend awarded to a single representative student from the School of Information, fellowships that support tuition scholarships for $8,200 USD ($4,100 USD in fall 2026 and $4,100 USD in spring 2027). • Institutional Impact: Recognized for excellence in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and design systems to embed with MoMA's Digital Product team for a two-semester residency.
Pratt Institute Admission Award
MS in Information Experience Design Program, Pratt Institute
Aug 2025 - Present
Manhattan, NY

• The scholarship provides $5,382 USD per semester for four semesters, totaling $21,528 USD, for outstanding performance students.
Pratt Institute Admission Award
MS in Information Experience Design Program, Pratt Institute
Aug 2025 - Present
Manhattan, NY

• The scholarship provides $5,382 USD per semester for four semesters, totaling $21,528 USD, for outstanding performance students.
Government Fellowship for Studying Abroad (GSFA)
Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan
Dec 2023 - Present
Taipei, Taiwan

• Selected as one of fewer than 200 scholars nationwide (<1% of all Taiwanese study-abroad students) for an elite government-funded fellowship based on academic excellence and research potential, awarded $100,000 USD funding per recipient.
Government Fellowship for Studying Abroad (GSFA)
Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan
Dec 2023 - Present
Taipei, Taiwan

• Selected as one of fewer than 200 scholars nationwide (<1% of all Taiwanese study-abroad students) for an elite government-funded fellowship based on academic excellence and research potential, awarded $100,000 USD funding per recipient.
Honorary Member of The Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society
The Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of the Republic of China (Taiwan) x NTHU
Jun 2021
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Honorary Member of The Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society
The Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of the Republic of China (Taiwan) x NTHU
Jun 2021
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Academic Achievement Award
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Mar 2018 - Oct 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Academic Achievement Award
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Mar 2018 - Oct 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Excellence Award in Professional Subject
Department of Arts and Design, NTHU
Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Excellence Award in Professional Subject
Department of Arts and Design, NTHU
Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Gain How Printing Co., Ltd. 9th Calendar Design Competition Merit
Gain How Printing Co., Ltd.
Jun 2018
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Gain How Printing Co., Ltd. 9th Calendar Design Competition Merit
Gain How Printing Co., Ltd.
Jun 2018
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Licenses & Certifications
Claude Certified Architect
Claude Code by Anthropic
Enrolling
Online

Google UX Design
Google x Coursera
Oct 2023
Online

Google UX Design
Google x Coursera
Oct 2023
Online

Gamification & Behavioral Design: The Octalysis Framework
Octalysis Framework x Udemy
May 2022
Online

Gamification & Behavioral Design: The Octalysis Framework
Octalysis Framework x Udemy
May 2022
Online

Publication
The Power of Emotional Design in Contemporary Digital Experiences
Pratt Institute
2025
Manhattan, NY

The Application of Gamification Elements to VR Experience - Take the Example of “The Climb 2”.
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Green Design from a Feminist Perspective - Promoting Equality and Creating New Possibilities for the Future.
International Conference on “Design Innovation for Digital Transformation and Metaverse”.
2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Green Design from a Feminist Perspective - Promoting Equality and Creating New Possibilities for the Future.
International Conference on “Design Innovation for Digital Transformation and Metaverse”.
2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Exploring Speculative and Emotional Design for the Manifestations of Comfort Objects in Overcoming Fear.
International Conference on “Design Innovation for Digital Transformation and Metaverse”.
2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Exploring Speculative and Emotional Design for the Manifestations of Comfort Objects in Overcoming Fear.
International Conference on “Design Innovation for Digital Transformation and Metaverse”.
2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Exhibition
Info Show 26
Pratt Institute
2026
Manhattan, NY

Presented by Yung-Wei (Amy) Chen & Christina Lu. • Advisor: Prof. Rahaf Alharbi, Ph.D. • We dove deep into user intent to simplify the complex banking structure. • School of Information, Pratt Institute.
Info Show 26
Pratt Institute
2026
Manhattan, NY

Presented by Yung-Wei (Amy) Chen & Christina Lu. • Advisor: Prof. Rahaf Alharbi, Ph.D. • We dove deep into user intent to simplify the complex banking structure. • School of Information, Pratt Institute.
Think Too Much - Master's Graduation Joint Exhibition
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
2023
Taipei, Taiwan

Think Too Much - Master's Graduation Joint Exhibition
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
2023
Taipei, Taiwan

1+1>2
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
2022
Taipei, Taiwan

• Duo Exhibition by Chen, Y.W. & Huang, L.H. • Advisor: Prof. Chien-Kuo Teng • Exhibit Service Design and Product Design works. • Taiwan Design Corner East Side, Department of Design, NTNU.
1+1>2
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
2022
Taipei, Taiwan

• Duo Exhibition by Chen, Y.W. & Huang, L.H. • Advisor: Prof. Chien-Kuo Teng • Exhibit Service Design and Product Design works. • Taiwan Design Corner East Side, Department of Design, NTNU.
Let Me Sleep More - Class Exhibition
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
2023
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Let Me Sleep More - Class Exhibition
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
2023
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Unzip - 7th NTHU Artmay Festival
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
2019
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Unzip - 7th NTHU Artmay Festival
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
2019
Hsinchu, Taiwan

On the Way - Solo Exhibition
National Hsinchu Girl’s Senior High School (HGSH)
2017
Hsinchu, Taiwan

On the Way - Solo Exhibition
National Hsinchu Girl’s Senior High School (HGSH)
2017
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Skills
Languages
English
TOEFL IBT 104 (R27, L28, S23, W26) / My Best 106 (R27, L29, S23, W27)
Aug 2024
Deutsch
GOETHE-ZERTIFIKAT A1: 81/100
Sep 2018
Mandarin
Native
Software & Tools
Design
3D Modeling
Accessibility
Brand Design
Data Visualization
Design Movement
Design System
Design Thinking
Design History
Human-Centered Design
Human Computer Interaction
Human Factors Engineering
Inclusive Design
Journey Mapping
Personas
Prototyping
Product Design
Gamification Design
User Experience Design
User Research
Usability Testing
User Interface Design
Visual Design
Wireframing
WCAG
Art
Crafts Arts
Metalsmithing
Leather Art
Plastic Art
Wood Work
Glass Art
Fiber Art
Sculpturing
Sketch
Watercolor Painting
Chinese Ink Wash Painting
Chinese Calligraphy
Arts History
Illustration

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