Hello! I’m Gongjie.
UX Designer focused on turning complex problems into clear, human-centered digital experiences.
Currently based in San Francisco · UX / Product Design · Research-driven & systems-minded



My Journey
My Journey
My Journey
I was originally trained in Visual Communication Design, where I developed a strong foundation in aesthetics, composition, and visual clarity. My early professional experience as a web designer exposed me to real-world constraints—balancing visual expression with business needs.
Through this work, I began to realize that good design is not only about how something looks, but how it works for people. As I encountered UI design, I became increasingly interested in usability, interaction, and the reasoning behind user behavior. This shift led me to pursue deeper training in UX design, where simplicity and intention guide my design decisions.
Today, I’m a UX design graduate student based in San Francisco and a design intern at Alice Cabinetry. Shaped by my experience growing up in southern China and working across different cultural contexts, I focus on creating clear, human-centered experiences that balance aesthetics with usability.
I was originally trained in Visual Communication Design, where I developed a strong foundation in aesthetics, composition, and visual clarity. My early professional experience as a web designer exposed me to real-world constraints—balancing visual expression with business needs.
Through this work, I began to realize that good design is not only about how something looks, but how it works for people. As I encountered UI design, I became increasingly interested in usability, interaction, and the reasoning behind user behavior. This shift led me to pursue deeper training in UX design, where simplicity and intention guide my design decisions.
Today, I’m a UX design graduate student based in San Francisco and a design intern at Alice Cabinetry. Shaped by my experience growing up in southern China and working across different cultural contexts, I focus on creating clear, human-centered experiences that balance aesthetics with usability.
Education
Education
Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University
Interaction & UIUX Design
Interaction & UIUX Design
Feb 2023 - May 2026
Feb 2023 - May 2026
Focused on user research, interaction design, and human-centered problem solving across digital products, with an emphasis on clarity, usability, and thoughtful experiences.
Focused on user research, interaction design, and human-centered problem solving across digital products, with an emphasis on clarity, usability, and thoughtful experiences.
Master Degree
Master Degree
Full Time
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Gannan Normal University
Gannan Normal University
Visual Communication Design
Visual Communication Design
Sep 2015 - June 2019
Sep 2015 - June 2019
Built a strong foundation in visual communication, typography, and design systems, shaping my sensitivity to hierarchy, clarity, and visual storytelling.
Built a strong foundation in visual communication, typography, and design systems, shaping my sensitivity to hierarchy, clarity, and visual storytelling.
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor Degree
Full Time
Full Time
Ganzhou City, China
Ganzhou City, China
How I Approach Design
Crafting meaningful experiences with love, curiosity, and bold creativity.
Clarity over complexity
I focus on reducing cognitive load and making interfaces feel effortless.
Clarity over complexity
I focus on reducing cognitive load and making interfaces feel effortless.
Clarity over complexity
I focus on reducing cognitive load and making interfaces feel effortless.
Aesthetics with intention
Visual design should support usability, not distract from it.
Aesthetics with intention
Visual design should support usability, not distract from it.
Aesthetics with intention
Visual design should support usability, not distract from it.
Communication
We believe in open communication and honest feedback.
Communication
We believe in open communication and honest feedback.
Communication
We believe in open communication and honest feedback.
Empathy in real contexts
I design with an awareness of real users, business constraints, and cultural differences.
Empathy in real contexts
I design with an awareness of real users, business constraints, and cultural differences.
Empathy in real contexts
I design with an awareness of real users, business constraints, and cultural differences.
What I’m Looking For
I’m currently seeking full-time UX / Product Designer roles where I can contribute to real-world products and grow within a collaborative, design-driven team.
What I’m Looking For
I’m currently seeking full-time UX / Product Designer roles where I can contribute to real-world products and grow within a collaborative, design-driven team.
What I’m Looking For
I’m currently seeking full-time UX / Product Designer roles where I can contribute to real-world products and grow within a collaborative, design-driven team.