Ria (Ruoyi) Yu
About Ria (Ruoyi) Yu
Ria (Ruoyi) Yu is a Product Designer with experience at Neeva and Ailink Technology Corporation, specializing in cross-platform mobile design and modern design frameworks. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science - HCI from UC San Diego and has previously interned at IBM and DangDang.
Work at Neeva
Ria Yu has been working as a Product Designer at Neeva since 2021. In this role, she focuses on building a custom Material 3 design system for the company's Android app. Her work includes contributions to the development of Neeva's overall design system, specifically in areas such as typography, colors, components, and illustrations. Ria has also designed Neeva's first iOS app and is currently engaged in the design of the first Android app, demonstrating her expertise in cross-platform mobile design.
Previous Experience at Ailink Technology Corporation
Prior to her role at Neeva, Ria worked as a Product Designer at Ailink Technology Corporation for seven months in 2020. This position was remote, allowing her to contribute to product design initiatives while collaborating with a distributed team. Her experience at Ailink provided her with valuable insights into product design processes and user experience considerations.
Education and Expertise
Ria Yu earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from the University of California, San Diego. She studied from 2016 to 2020, gaining a strong foundation in cognitive science principles and design methodologies. This educational background supports her work in creating user-facing products that enhance user experience.
Internship Experience
Ria has gained diverse experience through various internships. She worked as a UX Design Intern at IBM for three months in 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she interned at DangDang in Beijing City, China, for one year from 2014 to 2015. Ria also served as an Instructional Apprentice at the UCSD Design Lab for two months in 2019, further developing her skills in design and user experience.
Professional Values and Work Culture
Ria Yu values a work culture that is authentic, open, supportive, diverse, and inclusive. She emphasizes the importance of respecting healthy boundaries in the workplace. Her professional philosophy centers around creating user-facing products that enhance user experience and contribute to making life easier and happier for users.