I'm Mengdian, a Product Designer specializing in UX/UI and industrial design, dedicated to enhancing user experiences through research and creative problem-solving.
😊 Who am I
I am a UX & Product Designer with a background in UX/UI design and industrial design. My passion lies in identifying problems and crafting innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. I make design decisions based on thorough research and a deep understanding of user needs.
💡 Education
I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and a Master of Design (MDes) in Interaction Design from the ArtCenter College of Design. My academic journey equipped me with a solid foundation in design principles, user-centered design methodologies, and the latest industry tools and technologies.
🌴 Professional Experience
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of products with companies such as Delta Faucet, Generac Battery, Lowe's, Home Depot, Kichler Lighting, Inpro Corp, and Tetrafab. These experiences have honed my skills in creating user-centric designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Fuct Facts
🐈 I rescued and adopted a 3-year-old stray cat named NiNi.
🍵 When I'm not designing, you can find me watching Netflix, practicing Yoga, cooking, and looking for design inspirations.
Education
Master of Design - Interaction Design 2024
ArtCenter College of Design
Bachelor of Art - Product Design 2023
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design - Milwaukee, WI
Work Experience
Product Designer May 2024 - Present
Tetrafab - Floyds Knobs
• User-Centered Design: Contributed to a 95% success rate in product launches by advocating for the customer through human-centered design methods, including research, discovery sessions, ideation, and user testing.
• Iterative Design Process: Implemented an iterative approach, tested and refined solutions based on user feedback and usability testing, resulting in a 15% increase in user satisfaction and enhanced product effectiveness.
• Storytelling: Communicated concepts to stakeholders through compelling storytelling and delivered final designs to ensure project alignment.
UX Designer May 2024 - Present
New Eic - Remote
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and assess user requirements, achieving a 30% improvement in user satisfaction and a 25% increase in task efficiency, ensuring our website was intuitive, user-friendly, and met client needs.
• Research & Prototyping: Conducted 20 user research sessions and created interactive prototypes to communicate design ideas, gather feedback, and enhance user experience, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement.
Product Designer May 2023 - Oct 2024
lnpro Corporation - Muskego, WI
• Design System Development: Created design systems to ensure consistency and usability, integrating accessibility best practices for inclusive user experiences.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentored colleagues by sharing design insights and best practices, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted professional growth and teamwork.
Product Design Intern May 2022 - March 2023
Kichler Lighting - Cleveland, OH
• Concept Development: Designed interior and exterior lighting fixtures for Lowe's, The Home Depot, and high-end showrooms that catered to diverse lifestyles and aligned with emerging design trends using SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Photoshop.
• Presentation: Presented design concepts to lead designers and managers, effectively communicating ideas to drive project alignment.
• Design Trends Research: Conducted research on future design trends using WGSN to inform and inspire innovative design solutions.
UX Design Researcher May 2021 - May 2022
Ampl!fy Insights+ lnnovation,LLC - Kenosha, OH
• Market Research: Worked with various stakeholders to make informed design decisions by creating personas, wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, and conducted competitive analysis using Keynote, Figma, and Miro.
• User Research: Planned user interviews and usability testing in collaboration with other designers and research groups to gather and evaluate data.
• Identify Problems: Identified existing design pain points in the product, solved existing design problems, and improved product usability. Ultimately, this led to an increase in sales and repeat customers.
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
MIAD 2023 Graduation Spreaker
MIAD 2020 First Year Experience Exhibition : Winner
Delta Sponsored Project : Honorable Mention
Generac Sponsored Project : Honorable Mention
MIAD Board of Trustee Scholarship: Recipient
President's List: FA19, SP20, FA20
Dean's List: FA21, SP22
Email
mengtianxing6@gmail.com
Phone
(224) 334-2068