My name is Yun Ting Lee and I am a UX designer. 

I am certified in UX/UI practice and theories through course work at General Assembly. In pursue of expanding my knowledge in this field, books such as The Design of Everyday Things (Don Norman) and Don’t Make Me Think (Steve Krug) were critical in understanding what it meant to “design for the user”, and further solidify my growing interest in UX. This quote from Don Norman resonated with me the most about UX design: “Why do we need to know about the human mind? Because things are designed to be used by people, and without deep understanding of people, the designs are apt to be faulty, difficult to use, difficult to understand.” In addition, I picked up The Elements of Typographic Style (Robert Bringhurst) and found it both fascinating and informative as it explains the different font types and their evolution in shaping how we perceive content; which drives how I design effective user interface today. I love applying design thinking process whenever possible. Just recently amidst of the pandemic, I created prototypes of my bedroom to help me organize the space for a new work desk. Through ideation, testing and iteration, I was able to come up with a floor plan that maximize the limited space I have but still make it feel natural and comfortable that meet my needs.

I had the privilege of working in different fields before realizing that UX Design is my passion. In these various roles, I gained invaluable experiences beyond design work. In my role as a HR Administrative Coordinator, I empathized with employees and support them through conflict resolution. When I worked as a Clinical Trial Coordinator, I actively communicated with patients to ensure transparency throughout the entire trial, which significantly helped ease patient anxiety. And as a Program Coordinator, I connected with professors and institutions to design and develop study abroad programs by understanding their needs and interests. What was satisfying in each of these roles was immersing myself in people’s lives. The more I learned about their goals and pain points, the better I was able meet their needs. I honed valuable skills through these experiences that attributed to my work as a UX designer. With an easy-going personality and always bringing forth authenticity helps me to quickly build rapport with clients and outline their needs through meaningful conversations. My collaborative work style and transparent communication allows me to work well in any multidisciplinary team. More importantly, my organizational skills let me stay on top of multiple projects at once, without losing sight of deadlines and goals. These can be attested by my peers, colleagues, and teammates in the testimonials below.