Hello! I’m Monica ☃️, a product designer transforming complicity into delightful human-AI interaction. I born in LA and raised between Guangzhou China, Auckland New Zealand and New York, U.S.
Driven by challenges that make an impact, I love designing b2b experiences that transform complex data into delightful human-AI interactions, creating tangible outcomes.
My passion for creativity sparked early: as a kid, I was always immersed in stories—writing fan-fiction, sketching anime characters, or diving headfirst into photography and cosplay. My fascination with storytelling naturally evolved into a love for design.
Discovering UX design felt like finding the perfect puzzle piece: it blended my interests in creativity, and problem-solving into one exciting career.
Outside of design? 📖 👘 🎙 ⛷️📸 …
Fun Fact? I spent my early childhood years (ages 0 - 4) and my early twenties (20 - 21) living in breathtaking New Zealand during the pandemic!
Very obsessed with musicals and coffee roasting—flying around the world to travel, drink coffee, and catch live shows. A super casual cosplayer and an even more casual Japanese learner.
My Experiences
With 3+ years of experience, I’ve worked with diverse projects across product design and user research.
My work spans startups to large-scale companies, covering both smaller scope initiatives and 0–1 projects. Here are some key milestones and projects from my journey.
My Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
Master of HCI, Applied Learning Sciences (METALS)
Cornell University
Aug 2019 - May 2023
B.S. in Information Science & B.S. in Statistical Science
My Design Superpowers
My superpowers focus on harmonizing AI automation with human insight to create systems that build trust and empower users.
Complexity Clarifier
Creating innovative and user-centric products that solve real problems, including research and design.
Rapid Prototyper
AI & Human Harmony
Expert at balancing AI automation and human taste, ensuring systems amplify human capabilities and build user trust.