Anqi Zhu
Education
09/2023 - 09/2024
London, UK
Royal College of Art
MA - Service Design - Full time↗️
09/2019 - 06/2023
Wuxi, China
Jiangnan University
BA - Product Design - Full time↗️
Grade:Top5%
Project Experience
04/2024 - 08/2024
London, UK
Independent Research Project - InFlow
Service Designer
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Created a platform that facilitates better connections between international graduates and SMEs by highlighting the unique fusion skills of graduates.
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Provided international graduates with tools to access dynamic market demands and employment opportunities.
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Developed strategies for enhancing student visibility and attractiveness to potential employers through authentic demonstrations of skills.
10/2023 - 03/2024
London, UK
London Borough of Hounslow & Royal College of Art
User Researcher, Strategy Designer
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Collaborated with the London government's Service Design Office↗️ to explore future leisure possibilities for residents. Conducted field research and engaged with local parents, identifying a need for better recreational facilities. Used participatory design and user journey mapping to propose strategies for enhancing accessibility.
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Worked with MBA students from London Business School to innovate business models for leisure centres. Designed a personalised digital platform for activity recommendations and developed a feedback-based service iteration mechanism, significantly improving user engagement and profitability.
01/2024 - 04/2024
London, UK
Musical Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Orpheus System
Industry Designer
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Collaborative Development: Worked with a multidisciplinary team of designers, therapists, and musicians to craft a therapeutic experience tailored to the needs of adults with ASD.
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Human-Centered Design: Conducted extensive user research and participatory design sessions to ensure the system addressed the unique emotional and social needs of the ASD community.
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Customisable Therapy Tools: Developed a modular system that allows users to express themselves through musical improvisation, enhancing emotional regulation and interpersonal communication.
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Featured on: RCA Across 2024 Project↗️
12/2022 - 06/2023
Wuxi, China
Graduation Project - Wearable Product Design for Urban Cycling
Product Designer, UIUX Designer, Programmer
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Conducted user research and behavioral analysis, utilizing data-driven design decisions to identify pain points in the cycling experience and create interactions and workflows tailored to user needs.
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Led the visual design of the product interface, including color schemes, visual language, and clear visual communication, ensuring the product's aesthetic appeal and usability.
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Designed and iterated on UI prototypes using Figma and Adobe XD, optimized through usability testing and A/B testing to enhance user experience.
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Developed a WeChat Mini Program based on the design, validating the feasibility of the design concept, and supporting data display and user interaction with the device.
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Created interface transition animations, making the product's operation more smooth.
06/2021 - 10/2022
Wuxi, China
Wuhu, China
Pudunte Medical Equipment Co., Ltd & Jiangnan University
Product Designer, CMF Designer
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Collaborated with Professor Sun Yanqiu's team on exoskeleton patent technology. Completed a market research report on civilian exoskeleton applications. Conducted user interviews, analysed competitors in lower limb exoskeletons, and studied market trends to identify key issues: cumbersome adjustment steps, difficulty in single-person operation, and poor body fit.
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Designed an inner-wear exoskeleton and conducted CMF research. Optimised product structure and materials for mass production using 3D printing. Developed the final model and conducted model testing. Led two rounds of prototype testing and ergonomic iterations, with the product scheduled for market launch in 2024.
07/2022 - 09/2022
Suzhou, China
Joy-Reading AI PDF Plugin
UI Designer
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Participated in the development of Joy-Reading, an AI-driven PDF reading plugin designed to enhance reading efficiency by intelligently detecting and highlighting key information.
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Developed a clean and intuitive user interface to ensure a seamless user experience. Created high-fidelity prototypes and interaction models.
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Worked closely with the development team to integrate design solutions and ensure technical feasibility.
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Published on Microsoft Edge Add-ons↗️.
03/2022 - 06/2022
Wuxi, China
Cainiao Network Technology Co., Ltd & Jiangnan University
Project Leader, Product Designer, UX Designer
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Analysed data on intelligent mobile lifestyle trends to gain a deep understanding of Cainiao Station's system and business map, resulting in a comprehensive logistics industry trend analysis report.
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Proposed innovative design concepts for the Cainiao Station pickup system to enhance efficiency.
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Developed a drive-through pickup service to offer a more convenient experience for car users.
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Completed the service system design for the smart car station and the UI information framework for the Cainiao Guoguo App's car version, including high-fi prototypes and user testing.
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Collaborated with Cainiao Network's product design department to refine the design of station function robots and the smart basket system.
Workflow
Language
Mandarin (Grade 2A)
English (IELTS 6.5)
Skills
UI/UX
Storytelling
User Research
Design Testing
System Design
Design Strategy
Project Mangement
CMF Design
Product Design
Design Tools
Figma
Adobe XD
Axure RP
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
MidJourney
StableDiffusion
Product Tools
Rhino
Keyshot
Blender
Grasshopper