ABOUT ME

My name is YR, a product builder at the intersection of human-centric design and AI innovation

My name is YR, a product builder at the intersection of human-centric design and AI innovation

My name is YR, a product builder at the intersection of human-centric design and AI innovation

Over the past 11 years across Meta, Hopper, WeWork, and agile startups, my journey has shaped my evolution from a product designer into a holistic product builder. At my core, I'm passionate about democratizing technology through inclusive design. I thrive on transforming complex business challenges into intuitive, scalable solutions that empower everyone.

I actively embrace AI—not just as the next frontier of user experience, but as a core driver of my own building process. From defining the UX strategy for LLM-powered assistants to leveraging AI to write front-end code for independent products, I am deeply passionate about the hands-on process of bringing ideas from zero to one.

My journey has taken me from studying in Taiwan 🇹🇼 and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 to working in Singapore 🇸🇬. When I'm not designing, you'll find me enjoying photography, writing, rollerblading around Marina Bay Sands, and vibe coding. 📷 ⛸ 👾

Current Location

SINGAPORE 🇸🇬

My Core Values

01

Inclusive Design 🌎

I design with the goal of democratizing technology to benefit all users, regardless of their digital literacy or abilities. By adhering to WCAG guidelines, I ensure that my designs are accessible and usable for everyone.

02

Empathy 🧡

Active listening is crucial to my process. It fosters effective team collaboration and provides deeper user insights, which lead to more impactful and user-centered designs.

03

Systematic Thinking 🧠

I tackle challenges with a holistic perspective, dissecting core problems and applying first principles. This approach enables me to develop robust solutions that address root causes and create significant business impact.

My Inspirations and Interests

01

Gazing at the World 📷 🖋️

I'm drawn to moments of quiet observation. Through my Fuji and film cameras, I capture fleeting instants—silhouettes by lakeshores, people in shared joy, humanity meeting nature's vastness. When traveling, I sketch architecture with pen, distilling buildings to essential lines. Photography seizes the moment; sketching selects what endures.

02

Imagining Futures 🤖

When I'm not behind the lens, I'm exploring possible tomorrows through stories like Westworld. I'm fascinated not by the answers they provide, but by the challenging questions they pose about technology and humanity. For me, exploring these worlds is a way to reflect on our present and the intricate dance between people and the technology we create.

Looking Ahead

I'm constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible at the intersection of design and technology. My focus is on building AI-driven products that are as empathetic as they are intelligent—ensuring that as we scale innovation, the human touch remains at the very center of it all.

Work Experience

Work Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

Product Design Lead, Stealth Mode AI Startup

I led product and design strategy in collaboration with founders, shaping the AI tool's vision, roadmap, and market positioning. Defined AI agent behaviors, built the foundational design system, and transformed the end-to-end AI design tool workflow (Claude Code / AI Studio), significantly improving cross-functional collaboration and shipping efficiency.

Jan 2024 - Present

Product Design Lead,

Stealth Mode AI Startup

I led product and design strategy in collaboration with founders, shaping the AI tool's vision, roadmap, and market positioning. Defined AI agent behaviors, built the foundational design system, and transformed the end-to-end AI design tool workflow (Claude Code / AI Studio), significantly improving cross-functional collaboration and shipping efficiency.

Jan 2024 - Present

Product Design Lead,
Stealth Mode AI Startup

I led product and design strategy in collaboration with founders, shaping the AI tool's vision, roadmap, and market positioning. Defined AI agent behaviors, built the foundational design system, and transformed the end-to-end AI design tool workflow (Claude Code / AI Studio), significantly improving cross-functional collaboration and shipping efficiency.

Apr 2023 - Nov 2023・Singapore

Lead Product Designer, Hopper

I led the strategic integration of LLM technologies into customer support, launching Voyager, an AI-powered travel assistant. Designed conversational interfaces to reduce user friction and redefined the value proposition of support services, driving new monetization opportunities. Additionally, I expanded the design team and established design mentorship.

Apr 2023 - Nov 2023・Singapore

Lead Product Designer

I led the strategic integration of LLM technologies into customer support, launching Voyager, an AI-powered travel assistant. Designed conversational interfaces to reduce user friction and redefined the value proposition of support services, driving new monetization opportunities. Additionally, I expanded the design team and established design mentorship.

Apr 2023 - Nov 2023・Singapore

Lead Product Designer, Hopper

I led the strategic integration of LLM technologies into customer support, launching Voyager, an AI-powered travel assistant. Designed conversational interfaces to reduce user friction and redefined the value proposition of support services, driving new monetization opportunities. Additionally, I expanded the design team and established design mentorship.

Mar 2019 - Dec 2022・Singapore

Senior Product Designer, Meta

I led design strategy for advertising market growth in China and emerging markets, achieving a 600% increase in monthly active advertisers and acquiring 100K advertisers through localized onboarding platforms. I revamped the Business Notification Platform, boosting usage by 60%, and drove 120% growth in conversational commerce in Southeast Asia. As co-lead of Disability@APAC, I built supportive strategies for employees with disabilities and advocated for them in 10+ events.

Mar 2019 - Dec 2022・Singapore

Senior Product Designer

I led design strategy for advertising market growth in China and emerging markets, achieving a 600% increase in monthly active advertisers and acquiring 100K advertisers through localized onboarding platforms. I revamped the Business Notification Platform, boosting usage by 60%, and drove 120% growth in conversational commerce in Southeast Asia. As co-lead of Disability@APAC, I built supportive strategies for employees with disabilities and advocated for them in 10+ events.

Mar 2019 - Dec 2022・Singapore

Senior Product Designer, Meta

I led design strategy for advertising market growth in China and emerging markets, achieving a 600% increase in monthly active advertisers and acquiring 100K advertisers through localized onboarding platforms. I revamped the Business Notification Platform, boosting usage by 60%, and drove 120% growth in conversational commerce in Southeast Asia. As co-lead of Disability@APAC, I built supportive strategies for employees with disabilities and advocated for them in 10+ events.

Mar 2017 - Jan 2019・Singapore

Product Designer &

Product Manager, WeWork

Working as both product manager and product designer, I led the design and launch of a color-blind friendly occupancy map in 125 locations, improving efficiency for over 1,000 staff and achieving 90% satisfaction. I also advocated for accessibility, promoting color blindness considerations in product design.

Mar 2017 - Jan 2019・Singapore

Product Designer & Product Manager

Working as both product manager and product designer, I led the design and launch of a color-blind friendly occupancy map in 125 locations, improving efficiency for over 1,000 staff and achieving 90% satisfaction. I also advocated for accessibility, promoting color blindness considerations in product design.

Mar 2017 - Jan 2019・Singapore

Product Designer &
Product Manager, WeWork

Working as both product manager and product designer, I led the design and launch of a color-blind friendly occupancy map in 125 locations, improving efficiency for over 1,000 staff and achieving 90% satisfaction. I also advocated for accessibility, promoting color blindness considerations in product design.