Venus Fung
About Venus Fung
Venus Fung is a Principal Designer at MetaLab, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in product design and front-end development, she has held various roles at MetaLab and other companies, contributing to design standards and coaching emerging designers.
Current Role at MetaLab
Venus Fung serves as a Principal Designer at MetaLab, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she contributes to design leadership and strategy, focusing on enhancing user experiences across various projects. Her responsibilities include coaching product designers and participating in hiring interviews to select new talent for the company. She is also involved in internal initiatives aimed at standardizing design best practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at MetaLab
Before her current role, Venus Fung worked at MetaLab in various capacities. She started as a Product Designer from 2015 to 2018, where she contributed to product development and user interface design. She advanced to the position of Design Lead from 2018 to 2022, overseeing design projects and mentoring junior designers. Her tenure at MetaLab spans a total of seven years, during which she has played a significant role in shaping the company's design approach.
Career Background
Venus Fung has a diverse career background in design and development. She worked as a Designer and Front-end Developer at Assembly Co. from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she freelanced as a Graphic Designer at AX3 Multimedia from 2012 to 2015. This varied experience has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in both design and technical implementation.
Educational Qualifications
Venus Fung holds a Bachelor of Communication Design from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She further enhanced her skills by completing a UX & UI Design Certificate Program at RED Academy in 2016. In 2018, she achieved a Nanodegree in Data Foundations from Udacity, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Design Initiatives and Coaching
At MetaLab, Venus Fung is actively involved in coaching product designers, sharing her expertise to foster their growth and development. She participates in internal initiatives aimed at standardizing design best practices, ensuring consistency and quality across projects. Her role in these initiatives highlights her dedication to improving the design process and mentoring emerging talent within the organization.