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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.
She holds a Master’s degree in Design (UX, Products and Service Design) from National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). Her M.Des thesis focused on gamification theory, exploring the visual, human-centered, and experimental aspects of VR environments and their connection to human behavior.
She holds a Master’s degree in Design (UX, Products and Service Design) from National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). Her M.Des thesis focused on gamification theory, exploring the visual, human-centered, and experimental aspects of VR environments and their connection to human behavior.
Her work centers on human-centered design, user experience, and human-computer interaction. She has received recognition through fellowships and institutions, including the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society and the 2023 Government Fellowship for Study Abroad (GSFA) sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education.
Her work centers on human-centered design, user experience, and human-computer interaction. She has received recognition through fellowships and institutions, including the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society and the 2023 Government Fellowship for Study Abroad (GSFA) sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education.
In early 2022, YUNGWEI interned at LINE FRIENDS TAIWAN Limited, contributing to the Character Business Design Systems through visual design, product mock-ups, and commercial design.
In early 2022, YUNGWEI interned at LINE FRIENDS TAIWAN Limited, contributing to the Character Business Design Systems through visual design, product mock-ups, and commercial design.
Before transitioning to UX, YUNGWEI spent over 14 years training in the arts, earning a BFA in Arts and Design from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) with expertise in Product Design and Craft Arts.
Before transitioning to UX, YUNGWEI spent over 14 years training in the arts, earning a BFA in Arts and Design from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) with expertise in Product Design and Craft Arts.
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!
🐱
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.
Education
Human-Computer Interaction
M. S. in Information Experience Design
Pratt Institute
GPA 4.0 / 4.0 (FA25)
Aug 2025 - May 2027
UX Design
M. Des. in Design
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
GPA 4.20 / 4.3
Graduate Rank N/A
Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
Products Design and Craft Arts
B.F.A. in Arts and Design
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
GPA 4.06 / 4.3
Graduate Rank 1 / 36(Class), 2 / 65(Department)
Sep 2017 - Jun 2021
Experience
UX Consultant
Inclusive Design & Accessibility: Specialize in inclusive design frameworks for the Blind and Low Vision (BLV) community, focusing on screen-reader optimization and tactile-digital interfaces.
Industry Verticals: Apply UX methodologies to diverse sectors, including Fashion UX (Isaboko), optimizing luxury brand storytelling and e-commerce, and Social Network UX (Krush), designing engaging, community-centric mobile interfaces.
Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams at the intersection of technology and community-driven research to improve digital equity.
User Research & Testing: Conduct empathy-driven research sessions and user testing with diverse groups to translate lived experiences into actionable design requirements.
Jan 2026 - Present
Center for Digital Experiences at Pratt Institute
Graduate Assistant - Design Tutor
Portfolio Direction & 1:1 Mentorship: Established an industry-standard office hour framework for 20+ students. Conducted personalized portfolio reviews, critiquing both technical web design execution and UX storytelling to elevate projects to professional standards.
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 Auto Layout and component libraries, effectively reducing the student learning curve for advanced design tools by 30%.
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.
Jan 2026 - Present
Pratt Institute
College Student Health Information System Maintenance and Health Data Analysis Project Assistant
Organizing Unit: Ministry of Education, Taiwan (Taiwan MOE)
Hosting Unit: Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, NTNU
Project Investigator: Prof. Fong-Ching Chang, NTNU
Transformed statistical data into visual graphics for advocacy purposes.
Contributed to the publication of manuals on visual and oral health care, providing university students and faculty with accurate health care information
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
NTNU
2022-2023 Caring for the Environment Design Competition Project Assistant
Organizing Unit: Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan, Taiwan (Taiwan EPA)
Hosting Unit: Design Crossover Association of Taiwan (DCAT)
Co-organizing Unit: Department of Design, NTNU
Organizer: Prof. Chun-Chih Chen, Chairman of DCAT
Host: Yi-Ting Lee, Secretary-General of DCAT
Co-organizer: Prof. Kuei-Chia Liang, NTNU
Encompassed facilitating educational seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
Managed administrative duties, undertook documentation processes, liaised with participants, and courteously received distinguished guests and senior officials.
Organizing Unit: Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan, Taiwan (Taiwan EPA)
Hosting Unit: Design Crossover Association of Taiwan (DCAT)
Co-organizing Unit: Department of Design, NTNU
Organizer: Prof. Chun-Chih Chen, Chairman of DCAT
Host: Yi-Ting Lee, Secretary-General of DCAT
Co-organizer: Prof. Kuei-Chia Liang
Encompassed facilitating educational seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
Managed administrative duties, undertook documentation processes, liaised with participants, and courteously received distinguished guests and senior officials.
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
Taiwan EPA
Department of Design Program Assessment Project Assistant
Organizing Unit: Office of Research and Development, NTNU
Hosting Unit: Department of Design (D.Des.), NTNU
Host: Prof. Wen-Ching Su, Director of D.Des.
Co-organizer: Prof. Kuei-Chia Liang, NTNU
Assisted in the evaluation processes, compiled departmental data, and edited texts on the department's history and future development vision.
Mar 2022 - Nov 2022
NTNU
LINE Taiwan - LINE FRIENDS Character Business Design Assistant
Character Business Design Intern
Supervisor: Soo-Jin Lee & Cian-Wei (Estela) Chen
Reviewed business collaboration cases between partners and LINE FRIENDS. (B2B)
Created product mockups and assisted in character comic translations.
Handled applications of visual graphics, including: advertisements, online and offline stores, products, print materials, and character designs.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
LINE
National Tsing Hua University Library - Nanda Branch Part-time Student Worker
Supervisor: Chih-Yuan Cheng, Administrator of NTHU Library
Managed book borrowing and returning services, shelved and organized books.
Processed thesis submissions and graduation exit procedures for students.
Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
NTHU
Special Forum on Arts Teaching Assistant
Core Courses for the College of Arts - Special Forum on Arts
Organizing Unit: College of Arts, NTHU
Host: Prof. Chih-Yung Chiu, NTHU
Managed course-related affairs, including handling student leave requests, assignment submissions, course announcements, and maintaining classroom order.
Welcomed and facilitated guest speakers during lectures.
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
NTHU
NTHU Leadership in Service Program Student Advisor
Organizing Unit: Division of Student Assistance (DSA), NTHU
Host: Yu-Hao Wang, Administrative Assistant of DSA
Assisted new students in adapting to campus life, providing guidance on academics, living, and other matters.
Organizing Unit: Division of Student Assistance (DSA), NTHU
Host: Yu-Hao Wang, Administrative Assistant of DSA
Assisted new students in adapting to campus life, providing guidance on academics, living, and other matters.
Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
NTHU
2018 Airport Welcome Program for Hong Kong and Macau Students Welcome Ambassador
Organizing Unit: Office of Global Affairs, NTHU
Welcome our university's students from Hong Kong and Macau at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, assisted with their dormitory check-in and ensured a smooth transition to campus life.
Aug 2018
NTHU
2018 International University Expo Recruitment Ambassador of College of Arts
Organizing Unit: Center for Admissions and Strategy, NTHU
Provided detailed information to prospective students in our college regarding the admission process, academic credit system, and facets of campus life.
May 2018
NTHU
Honors & Awards
Pratt Institute Admission Award
Awarded by the Pratt Institute School of Information for the MS in Information Experience Design program. The scholarship provides $5,382 per semester for four semesters, totaling $21,528, for outstanding performance students.
Aug 2025 - Present
Pratt Institute
Ministry of Education (MOE),
Taiwan
2023 Government Fellowship for Studying Abroad (GSFA)
The Taiwan Ministry of Education Fellowship for Study Abroad supports top Taiwanese students in pursuing education or research abroad, covering major expenses. It enhances global academic exchanges and Taiwan's international influence. In industrial design, only three students nationwide receive this prestigious award.
Dec 2023- Present
Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan
Ministry of Education (MOE),
Taiwan
Honorary Member of The Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of the Republic of China 2021
The top 1% of undergraduate graduands that are excellent in academic performance and moral conduct to receive the honorary membership of the society by National Tsing Hua University.
Jun 2021
NTHU
Academic Achievement Award
Semester 1 of Academic Year 2019
Semester 2 of Academic Year 2018
Semester 1 of Academic Year 2018
Semester 2 of Academic Year 2017
Semester 1 of Academic Year 2017
Ranked in the top 5% of the class in the department at National Tsing Hua University, with all academic grades for the semester passing and a conduct grade of A- or above.
Oct 2020
Oct 2019
Mar 2019
Oct 2018
Mar 2018
NTHU
Excellence Award in Professional Subject
Semester 1 of Academic Year 2019
Semester 2 of Academic Year 2018
Semester 1 of Academic Year 2018
Semester 2 of Academic Year 2017
Semester 1 of Academic Year 2017
Demonstrated dedication to professional subjects, achieving outstanding results and publications, recognized by the Department of Arts and Design at National Tsing Hua University.
Jul 2020
Jun 2019
Jan 2019
Jun 2018
Jan 2018
NTHU
Gain How Printing Co., Ltd. 9th Calendar Design Competition Merit
My Calendar Design Theme: Tâi-uân Bi-sit-tsi.
Combined Taiwanese Minnan culture with local representative fruits as theme.
Jun 2018
Gain How Printing Co., Ltd.
Licenses & Certifications
Google UX Design
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Certified by Google and verified by Coursera.
Attained with a full scholarship.
Dec 2021
Jan 2022
Feb 2022
Sep 2022
Jan 2023
Oct 2023
Oct 2023
Gamification & Behavioral Design: The Octalysis Framework
Certified by Lec.Yu-Kai Chou and verified by Udemy.
May 2022
Udemy
Publication
The Power of Emotional Design in Contemporary Digital Experiences
Under the ASIS&T Pratt-Severn Best Master Student Paper Award Review
Advisor: Prof. Leanne Bowler
2025
New York, US
The Application of Gamification Elements to VR Experience - Take the Example of “The Climb 2”.
Master's Degree Thesis at NTNU
Advisor: Prof. Liang, Kuei-Chia
2023
Taipei, Taiwan
Green Design from a Feminist Perspective - Promoting Equality and Creating New Possibilities for the Future.
Chen, Y.W.*, Guo, J.Y.*
Advisor: Prof. Chien-Kuo Teng
In International Conference on “Design Innovation for Digital Transformation and Metaverse”. School of Design, Ming Chuan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
2023
Taipei, Taiwan
Exploring Speculative and Emotional Design for the Manifestations of Comfort Objects in Overcoming Fear.
Chen, Y.W.*, Guo, J.Y.*, Shih, C.W.* & Teng, C.K.
Advisor: Prof. Chien-Kuo Teng
In International Conference on “Design Innovation for Digital Transformation and Metaverse”. School of Design, Ming Chuan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
2023
Taipei, Taiwan
Exhibition
Think Too Much - Master's Graduation Joint Exhibition
Exhibition by Chen, Y.W., Huang, L.H., Su, P.S. & Wang, Y.S.
Exhibit design works and present master's thesis.
Taiwan Design Corner East Side, Department of Design, NTNU.
2023
Taipei, Taiwan
1+1>2
Duo Exhibition by Chen, Y.W. & Huang, L.H.
Exhibit service design and product design works.
Taiwan Design Corner East Side, Department of Design, NTNU.
2022
Taipei, Taiwan
Let Me Sleep More - Class Exhibition
Display students’ craftworks.
NHCUE Artist Space, Department of Arts and Design, NTHU.
2019
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Unzip - 7th NTHU Artmay Festival
Exhibit performance art at arts festival.
Education Building 1F, NTHU.
2019
Hsinchu, Taiwan
On the Way - Solo Exhibition by Yung-Wei Chen
Exhibit art painting projects.
Muti-purpose Art Building 4F, National Hsinchu Girl’s Senior High School, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
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
Brand Design
Data Visualization
Design Thinking
Design History
Human-Centered Design
Human Factors Engineering
Journey Mapping
Personas
Prototyping
Product Design
Gamification Design
User Experience Design
User Research
Usability Test Analysis
User Interface Design
Visual Design
Wireframing
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