Minqing Zhou
About Minqing Zhou
Minqing Zhou is a designer with extensive experience in user experience and visual design, having worked at notable companies such as Alibaba Group and PayPal. Currently, Zhou is employed at Terraformation Inc. since 2021.
Current Role at Terraformation
Minqing Zhou currently serves as a Designer at Terraformation Inc., a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he contributes to the company's design initiatives, focusing on enhancing user experience and interface design. His work at Terraformation reflects a commitment to sustainable practices and innovative design solutions.
Previous Experience at Alibaba Group
Minqing Zhou worked at Alibaba Group as the UED Director for AliExpress and Alibaba.com from 2015 to 2019. During his four years in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang, China, he was responsible for overseeing user experience design, ensuring that the platforms met the needs of their diverse user base. His leadership in design contributed to the overall user engagement and satisfaction.
Career at PayPal
Minqing Zhou has an extensive history with PayPal, where he held multiple roles over several years. He started as a Visual Designer from 2004 to 2006, then progressed to Senior Visual Designer from 2006 to 2008. He continued to advance his career at PayPal, serving as Senior UX Designer from 2008 to 2011, Lead UX Designer from 2011 to 2013, and Senior Team Lead from 2013 to 2015. His various positions allowed him to develop a comprehensive skill set in user experience and visual design.
Educational Background
Minqing Zhou holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Digital Media Art from San Jose State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chinese Language and Literature from Anhui Normal University. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both design principles and cultural understanding, which informs his work in the design field.