Yuanyi Zhou

Hello, I’m Yuanyi. I design to make people feel seen.

Award-winning product designer in the Bay Area with 7+ years across EdTech, e-commerce, and enterprise SaaS.

Hand-drawn illustration of Yuanyi in a sage green sweater
7+years designing
20+projects served
6design awards
100+mentor hours
How I work

From order to plate

My design process in three steps, drawn by me and brought to life.

    House specialties

    What I bring as a designer

    Growth UX design

    Data-driven acquisition and conversion flows that grow GMV, users, and retention.

    Visual & design systems

    Reusable components and visuals that scale globally with consistency and speed.

    UX research

    Studies and experiments that surface insights, validate ideas, and balance user clarity with business goals.

    Vibe coding & prototyping

    I turn designs into working, clickable prototypes with AI tools, so teams can test real interactions, not static mockups.

    Small plates

    Visual explorations

    Dark-mode streaming app screens Warm-toned editorial web layouts Learning platform marketing pages Sports video app on tablet
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    What teammates say

    What an honor and pleasure to have Elaine on our team. She is a fantastic designer, team member and mentor, truly a pillar on our team!
    Pilar Strutin-BelinoffSenior Design Director, Udemy
    Overall, Elaine delivered thoughtful, detailed designs and was great to have on our team.
    Aaron WooPrincipal Product Design Director, Microsoft
    A great designer and a natural self-starter. Not only does she work hard; she works smart.
    Carrie CosgroveSenior Product Designer, Microsoft
    Creative not only in her design sense, but also in her ability to generate ideas and take initiative to implement them.
    Elaine WeiSenior Manager, iTalkBB

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