Jun Fan
About Jun Fan
Jun Fan is a Lead Product Designer at Carta, where he focuses on designing operating systems for investment firms. He has extensive experience in UX design, having previously worked at various companies and studied at notable institutions.
Work at Carta
Jun Fan has been serving as the Lead Product Designer at Carta since 2022. In this role, they focus on designing operating systems tailored for investment firms, engaging directly with users to gather insights into their needs. Prior to this position, Jun worked at Carta as a Product Designer from 2017 to 2020 and then as a Senior Product Designer from 2020 to 2022. Throughout their tenure at Carta, Jun has been involved in mapping out complex data models, which is integral to the design process.
Education and Expertise
Jun Fan holds a Master’s Degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from the University of Washington, which they completed from 2015 to 2017. They also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Studies from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, studying there from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, Jun studied Criticism and Conservation with a focus on Art History at The Chinese University of Hong Kong for 11 months in 2014.
Background
Before joining Carta, Jun Fan gained diverse experience in various roles. They worked as a UX Design Intern at MRM//McCann in Shanghai from 2014 to 2015. Jun also held positions as a Marketing Assistant at Split United in 2013, a Content Strategist at oookini in 2015, and a UX Designer at UW Sustainability from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore, they worked as a UX/UI Designer at Weblife.io in 2017 and as a Photographer at the Simpson Center for the Humanities at the University of Washington during the same period.
Design Process and Methodology
In their design work, Jun Fan extensively utilizes prototyping to refine user interactions. This approach allows for iterative testing and feedback, ensuring that the final product effectively meets user needs. Their experience in mapping complex data models further enhances their ability to create user-centered designs that are both functional and intuitive.
Personal Website and Portfolio
Jun Fan maintains a personal website, jun-fan.com, where they showcase their work and projects. This platform provides insights into their design philosophy, methodologies, and the various roles they have undertaken throughout their career.