Yiwei G.
About Yiwei G.
Yiwei G. is a Product Designer with a strong background in architecture and extensive experience in both SaaS and customer-facing product design. Currently working at Headway, he has held senior design roles at companies such as Meta and Bloomberg, and has a Master's degree from Cornell University.
Work at Headway
Yiwei G. has been working at Headway as a Product Designer since 2024. This role is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and is conducted remotely. In this position, Yiwei applies expertise in product design to contribute to the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Headway, Yiwei G. held several significant positions in product design. From 2021 to 2023, Yiwei worked as a Senior Product Designer at Kustomer. Prior to that, Yiwei served as a Senior Product Designer at Meta from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, Yiwei worked as a Senior Interaction Designer at Bloomberg for five months in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Yiwei G. earned a Master's Degree in Architecture from Cornell University, where the study of architecture provided a foundation for a unique approach to product design. Yiwei also holds a Certificate of Commercial Real Estate from Cornell University and a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Hunan University. This educational background supports expertise in both SaaS and customer-facing product design.
Background in Design and Architecture
Yiwei G. has a diverse background in design, having worked at various organizations including Asymptote Architecture and HOK. At Asymptote, Yiwei was a Product Designer from 2015 to 2017, and at HOK, Yiwei worked as a Designer from 2017 to 2021. This experience in architecture informs Yiwei's approach to product design and system thinking.
Advocacy for Design Systems
Yiwei G. advocates for design systems and process innovation, emphasizing the importance of strategic design leadership in organizational growth. This advocacy is supported by experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, which enhances the integration of design within broader organizational goals.