Chen Yu Kao
About Chen Yu Kao
Chen Yu Kao is a Senior Product Designer with a diverse background in UX/UI and industrial design. They have worked at notable companies including Equinix, Cloudflare, and Ladder, and hold degrees in Industrial and Product Design from Mt. San Antonio College and California State University, Long Beach.
Current Role at Ladder
Chen Yu Kao holds the position of Senior Product Designer at Ladder since 2024. In this role, Kao focuses on creating innovative design solutions that enhance user experiences. This position follows a previous tenure at Ladder as a Product Designer from 2022 to 2024, where Kao contributed to various design projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Before joining Ladder, Chen Yu Kao worked at Cloudflare as a Senior UX Designer from 2021 to 2022. This role involved developing user-centered design strategies and improving the overall user experience. Prior to Cloudflare, Kao served as a UX Designer at Equinix from 2019 to 2021, where they worked on enhancing digital interfaces and user interactions.
Educational Background
Chen Yu Kao studied at California State University, Long Beach, earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, Kao attended Mt. San Antonio College, where they achieved an Associate of Arts Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. This educational background supports a strong foundation in both design and behavioral principles.
Diverse Design Experience
Kao has a diverse background in design, encompassing both UX/UI and industrial design. Prior to their roles in UX design, they worked as a Visual Product Designer at Internet Brands from 2017 to 2019. Kao also gained experience as a freelance UX/UI Designer for Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. from 2016 to 2019, and as an intern at Packaging Corporation of America from 2016 to 2017.
Portfolio and Design Philosophy
Chen Yu Kao maintains a personal portfolio website at cykdesignworks.com, showcasing a range of design works. Kao's design philosophy emphasizes the creation of new experiences, products, and services, reflecting a commitment to innovation and user-centered design.