EXPERIENCE
/CONTRACT
JAN 2026 - PRESENT
PRODUCT DESIGN @Tesla
Designing operator-facing control and monitoring tools supporting real-time energy infrastructure management.
My contributions included:
• Translate complex telemetry data and system states into structured, actionable dashboards that prioritize clarity, signal hierarchy, and rapid decision-making.
• Design alert systems, confirmation patterns, and feedback mechanisms to reduce operator error and support calibrated trust in automation.
• Contribute to reusable UI patterns and components to ensure consistency across internal tools.
/CONTRACT
JAN 2025 - PRESENT
PRODUCT DESIGN @SUNNYAI
Led UX design for an AI-assisted quoting platform supporting high-consideration purchasing decisions within a complex, multi-step workflow.
My contributions included:
• Designed an end-to-end quoting experience that translated technical inputs and AI-generated outputs into a structured, confidence-building decision flow.
• Established clear information hierarchy and progressive disclosure patterns to reduce cognitive load and prevent over-reliance on automated recommendations.
• Balanced conversion objectives with transparent messaging and system feedback, increasing quote completion from 0% to 26% within the first month of launch.
• Built a scalable visual system and reusable Figma components to support rapid iteration and cross-functional alignment.
• Partnered with product, engineering, and marketing to align business goals with user clarity and long-term credibility.
/CONTRACT
AUG 2022 - FEB 2024
PRODUCT DESIGN @SUNPOWER
I collaborated with product managers, front-end developers, and marketing teams to deliver various internal and external projects for diverse user groups.
My responsibilities included:
• Revamping the user experience and visuals of an advanced design tool and a self-service quoting tool for new homes.
• Developing a design system to boost designer productivity.
Additionally, I partnered with the marketing team to design a self-qualification questionnaire and redesign email templates, ensuring cohesive and engaging user communication.
/FREELANCE
SEP 2021 - PRESENT
UX/UI / WEB DESIGN / E-COMMERCE
As a freelance website designer, I collaborate closely with business owners to align their objectives with their customers' needs. My approach ensures a seamless online experience, incorporating strategic content development, compelling visual design, and cohesive branding.
/INTERNSHIP
WINTER 2019
UI DESIGNER @JINGDONG
Developed visuals for product cards used in company digital festival hosted on mobile. Coordinated with front-end developer for integration into application.
EDUCATION
/MFA
GRADUATED SPR 2021
WEB DESIGN & NEW MEDIA
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
/BFA
GRADUATED SPR 2018
ADVERTISING & ART DIRECTION
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
SKILLS & TOOLS
/SKILLS
INTERACTION DESIGN
VISUAL DESIGN
AI-ASSISTED DESIGN WORKFLOWS
PRODUCT DESIGN
PROTOTYPING & VIBE CODING
DESIGN SYSTEMS
USER EXPERIENCE STRATEGY
ILLUSTRATION & MOTION
/TOOLS
FIGMA
FRAMER
CLAUDE
HTML/CSS
MIRO
ADOBE SUITE
SHOPIFY
SPLINE
CHATGPT
REACT
NOTION
Email • WAGAODESIGN
Email • WAGAODESIGN
