Qian Wan
About Qian Wan
Qian Wan is a Senior Product Designer at Handshake, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Urban Planning and two master's degrees in Communication and Urban Space Design and Landscape Architecture.
Work at Handshake
Qian Wan has been employed at Handshake as a Senior Product Designer since 2022. In this role, Wan contributes to the design and development of products, leveraging expertise in urban planning and landscape architecture. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Wan applies design principles to enhance user experience and product functionality.
Education and Expertise
Qian Wan holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. Wan earned a Bachelor of Urban Planning from Huazhong Agricultural University, followed by a Master of Communication and Urban Space Design from the same institution. Additionally, Wan completed a Master of Landscape Architecture at Texas A&M University. This educational background supports a strong foundation in design and planning.
Background in Landscape Architecture
Qian Wan began a career in landscape architecture with an internship at AECOM in 2012, followed by a role as a Landscape Intern at AGER Group in 2009. Wan later worked at AECOM as Designer II and Designer III, gaining experience in project management and design. This background provided a solid grounding in landscape architecture and design principles.
Professional Experience at AECOM
At AECOM, Qian Wan held several positions, including Design Intern, Designer II, and Designer III / Deputy Project Manager. Wan worked at AECOM from 2012 to 2020, accumulating experience in various design projects and project management. This tenure contributed to Wan's development as a designer in urban and landscape architecture.
Role at chefus
Before joining Handshake, Qian Wan served as the Founding Product Designer at chefus from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, Wan was instrumental in establishing the design framework for the company’s products, contributing to the overall user experience and product strategy during the formative years of the organization.