Tracy Yau
About Tracy Yau
Tracy Yau is a UX Designer with a background in architecture and visual design. She has worked at FINRA since 2018 and previously studied at General Assembly and the University of Maryland College Park.
Work at FINRA
Tracy Yau has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a UX Designer since 2018. In this role, she applies her expertise in user experience design to enhance the usability of FINRA's digital platforms. Her work focuses on understanding user needs and developing tailored solutions that improve user interaction with financial regulatory resources.
Experience at General Assembly
In 2018, Tracy Yau worked at General Assembly in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She served as a Teaching Assistant for one month, where she supported students in their learning journey. Prior to this role, she was a student at General Assembly for two months, during which she gained foundational skills in user experience design. Her time at General Assembly contributed to her development as a UX designer.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Yau holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of Maryland College Park, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in visual design and architecture, which she integrates into her user experience design approach. Additionally, she completed a User Experience Designer program at General Assembly in 2018.
Design Philosophy
Tracy Yau emphasizes innovative thinking in her design process. She focuses on developing solutions that are tailored to user needs, often conceptualizing creative spaces that enhance user enjoyment. Her approach to UX design is informed by her architectural background, allowing her to create engaging and functional user experiences.
Professional Development
Tracy Yau actively seeks new challenges to improve and expand her design skills. She remains committed to professional growth within the field of user experience design, continually looking for opportunities to enhance her expertise and adapt to evolving design trends.