Michelle Yao
About Michelle Yao
Michelle Yao is a Lead Product Designer and Instructor at BrainStation, with extensive experience in product design and design research. She co-founded alumi.design to support art and design students and is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities in the creative industry.
Work at JobGet
Michelle Yao currently serves as the Lead Product Designer at JobGet, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Product Designer at the same company from 2022 to 2023. Her experience at JobGet spans nearly two years, during which she contributed to the design and development of user-centric products.
Current Role at BrainStation
Since 2023, Michelle Yao has been an Instructor at BrainStation, where she teaches design principles and practices. This role is conducted remotely from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her involvement in education reflects her commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering the next generation of designers.
Background in Design Education
Michelle Yao studied at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where she earned a Master of Design in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts from 2017 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Arts from Communication University of China, completed from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she participated in the ITP Camp at New York University in 2018, further enhancing her skills in design and technology.
Experience in Product Design
Michelle has extensive experience in product design, having held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked as a Product Designer at JobGet from 2020 to 2022 and has also held roles at companies such as Microsoft, NGX Interactive, and BOXFiSH Education. Her diverse background includes positions focused on design research, interactive design, and human-robot interaction.
Co-Founder of Alumi.design
In 2020, Michelle co-founded Alumi.design, an initiative aimed at supporting art and design students. The platform focuses on building an inclusive community that facilitates networking and mentorship opportunities. This venture aligns with her goal of providing equal opportunities for all designers, regardless of their background.