Dawei Huang
About Dawei Huang
Dawei Huang is a Principal Product Designer and Design Leader at Convoy Inc, with a background that includes senior design roles at Uber, Google, and Microsoft. He holds a Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Michigan and has a strong commitment to user-centered and data-driven design principles.
Work at Convoy
Currently, Dawei Huang serves as Principal Product Designer and Design Leader at Convoy Inc, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has led significant design projects, including the Convoy Facility and Convoy Atlas initiatives. These projects focus on delivering innovative designs aimed at scaling and simplifying operational experiences within the company. Dawei also mentors other designers at Convoy, fostering creativity and enhancing design skills among team members.
Previous Experience at Uber
Before joining Convoy, Dawei Huang worked at Uber as a Senior Design Lead II from 2016 to 2019 in the Greater Seattle Area. His role involved overseeing design projects that contributed to the user experience of Uber's platforms. His experience at Uber added to his extensive background in product design and leadership.
Career at Google and Microsoft
Dawei Huang has a rich history of working with major tech companies. He was a Senior Design Lead and Interaction Designer at Google from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he spent five years at Microsoft as a Senior Design Manager from 2009 to 2014, and four years as a Senior UX Researcher from 2005 to 2009. His roles at these companies involved leading design teams and projects, contributing to user-centered design practices.
Education and Expertise
Dawei Huang holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) from Peking University. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan - School of Information, where he studied Human-Computer Interaction and earned a Ph.D. from 1998 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in design, particularly in data-driven and user-centered design approaches.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Dawei Huang emphasizes a strong focus on user-centered design and design quality in his work. He advocates for data-driven design approaches, ensuring that design decisions are informed by relevant data. His commitment to fast design execution allows him to deliver effective solutions that meet user needs and enhance overall product experience.