Shan Feng
About Shan Feng
Shan Feng is a Senior Product Designer at Carta, specializing in financial technology design. With a background in law and product management, Feng combines strategic thinking and empathy to create user-centered solutions.
Work at Carta
Shan Feng has been employed at Carta as a Senior Product Designer since 2022. In this role, Feng focuses on building startup fundraising tools, which indicates a specialization in financial technology design. The position involves a strategic approach to design, leveraging a combination of product design expertise and legal knowledge to create effective solutions for users.
Education and Expertise
Shan Feng holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco. Additionally, Feng earned a B.A. in Business and Communications with a marketing focus from Northwestern University. Feng also completed an exchange program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, studying Chinese and International Law. In 2019, Feng took a Product Management Course at UC Berkeley Extension, further enhancing skills in product design and management.
Background
Shan Feng has a diverse professional background that includes founding Mindful Hustle Lab, where Feng worked from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, Feng served as a Product Designer at Lassy Project for ten months in 2015 and as a Legal Fellow & UX Designer at Mozilla in 2013. Feng also worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Lois Weithorn at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2012.
Design Philosophy
Shan Feng emphasizes empathy in design, prioritizing the understanding of user motivations and experiences. This approach informs the design process, allowing for the creation of user-centered products. Feng possesses a strategic mindset that aids in tackling complex problems and making data-informed design decisions, which is crucial in the fast-paced environment of product design.
Achievements in Product Design
Shan Feng has demonstrated leadership in design projects by owning the end-to-end design process at multiple startups. This experience showcases Feng's ability to guide projects from conception to completion, ensuring that design solutions align with user needs and business objectives. The combination of product design and legal expertise allows for a comprehensive approach to design that considers various aspects of product development.