Peter Cheah
About Peter Cheah
Peter Cheah is an Experience Designer with a strong background in user experience and product design. He focuses on creating solutions that align user needs with business goals and has worked with various companies in Australia and Hong Kong.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Peter Cheah has been employed at ThoughtWorks as an Experience Designer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating user-centered products and experiences that address real-world challenges. He emphasizes the alignment of user needs with business objectives, utilizing empathy as a fundamental aspect of his design process. This approach enables him to connect with users effectively and inspire positive change through design.
Education and Expertise
Peter Cheah studied at the Hong Kong Academy from 2003 to 2013, where he achieved the International Baccalaureate. He furthered his education at Monash University, obtaining a degree in Industrial and Product Design from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a UX/UI Transform course at Academy Xi in 2021, focusing on Design and Visual Communications. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in design principles and user experience.
Professional Background
Peter Cheah has a diverse professional background in design. He worked as a Design Intern at Hermes in 2013 for three months in Hong Kong. He then served as a Designer at Orora for one month in Melbourne in 2014. From 2019 to 2021, he was a Design Draftsman at Steelfinne Fabrications in Melbourne. In 2021, he held positions as a UX & UI Designer at Roche and as a Lead User Interface Designer at Avertro, both for one month in Australia. He also interned as a UX/UI Designer at CanYa in 2018 for two months in Melbourne and worked as a Design Intern at Michael Young Studio in Hong Kong for two months in the same year.
Design Philosophy
Peter Cheah's design philosophy centers on understanding human thinking and behaviors to inform his design solutions. He prioritizes empathy in his work, which allows him to connect with users on a deeper level. This focus on user experience is integral to his approach, as he aims to create products that not only meet user needs but also align with broader business goals.