Ning Xu
About Ning Xu
Ning Xu is a Lead Product Designer currently working at Faire since 2021. With prior experience at Facebook, Uber, and AOL, Xu holds a Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction from Georgia Institute of Technology and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Game Design and TV Directing from Communication University of China.
Work at Faire
Ning Xu has been serving as the Lead Product Designer at Faire since 2021. In this role, Xu is responsible for leading design initiatives and enhancing user experience across the platform. Xu's expertise in product design contributes to the development of innovative solutions that meet the needs of Faire's diverse clientele. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Xu collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive design strategies.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Before joining Faire, Ning Xu worked at Facebook as a Senior Product Designer for Messenger from 2019 to 2021. During this two-year tenure, Xu focused on improving the user interface and experience of the Messenger application. This role involved collaborating with product managers and engineers to implement design solutions that enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.
Experience at Uber
Ning Xu was a Product Designer at Uber from 2016 to 2019. Over the course of three years, Xu contributed to various design projects aimed at improving the user experience of Uber's services. This position required a strong understanding of user needs and the ability to create intuitive design solutions that aligned with Uber's brand and operational goals.
Education and Expertise
Ning Xu holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Computer Interaction from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Additionally, Xu earned two Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees from the Communication University of China, one in Game Design and another in TV Directing. This educational background provides a solid foundation in design principles and user-centered methodologies, which Xu applies in professional practice.
Internship at AOL
In 2015, Ning Xu completed a UX/UI Design Internship at AOL for two months. This early experience in the tech industry allowed Xu to gain practical skills in user experience design and interface development. The internship provided valuable exposure to the design process within a corporate environment, contributing to Xu's professional growth.