I'M

Ken Chen.

I specialize in

USER EXPERIENCE,

INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA,

and

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY.

My works include apps, screen-based interactions, tech installations, and interactive media arts.

My works focus on user-centered design, creative coding, immersion, and interactivity.

industry experience

March 2020 - Present

UX/UI Designer

Noble Tree Publishing Inc., Remote

Revamp 30+ interfaces of a magazine e-commerce website
Overhaul the old website and propose redesign strategies to the board
Streamline the checkout experience, reducing from 5 steps to 3 steps
Rearrange information in “Order History” to provide efficient 1-stop order-searching experience
Improve the style and color palette to better represent its position as a children magazine
Design the new responsive website for mobile
Collaborate closely with developers and chief editors to produce smart design decisions 
Advice board members on solutions that can strengthen both design and business values
Enhance browsing and shopping experience for 5000+ subscribers and 7000+ registered users

June 2019 - July 2019

Interaction Design Intern

Thinklight IT Co., Shanghai

Led UX/UI design in two B2G projects adopted by district governments to facilitate Fire Safety Inspection
Defined user persona based on user research
Mapped information architecture and user journey
Prototyped 110+ wireframes, user flow diagrams, and high-fidelity user interfaces to communicate user experience to stakeholders
Built dashboards to visualize inspection results
Moderated usability tests and integrated feedback into updates
Collaborated with product managers and developers to provide creative and thoughtful design solutions and deliver production-ready assets

Education & Training

2018-2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts

in Design and Technology

Parsons School of Design, The New School, New York

Major pathway in Creative Technology

Minor in Creative Entrepreneurship

Collab program with Köln International School of Design

Winner of Parsons Learning Portfolio Contest

Dean's List student

Dean's Scholarship recipient

2016-2017

Training in

Interaction/UX Design

Sphinx International Art Education, Shanghai

Developed skills in user experience research and design, user-centered design, app design, screen-based media design, interactive installation design, user persona, user journey, user scenario, user flow, wireframe and UI, rapid digital and physical prototyping