NY Product Design Interview

Here at NY Product Design Awards, we celebrate different views, opinions, suggestions, and openness in moving towards success. Thus, let’s take a closer look at the interviews from our worldwide winners and get inspired by their success today!

Design Awards Winner Interview - Krittika Bhekasut

SPIN, United States


Krittika Bhekasut, founder of SPIN, leads a design-focused studio specializing in handcrafted, foldable vintage bicycle helmets. Her passion for blending heritage with modern funct...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Zhixian Xu

, United States


Zhixian Xu is a UX designer in telehealth, focused on enhancing healthcare efficiency. Her passion for design grew from a fascination with how systems shape behavior—how small in...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Xi Zhou

PlayStation, United States


Xi Zhou is a UX Designer at PlayStation, specializing in Monetization and Commerce across console and off-console platforms. She has led key projects for the PlayStation e-commerce...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Dave Amantea

Automobili Pininfarina, Germany


Dave Amantea’s design journey began in 2000 as a painter and modeler in Turin, advancing to key roles at Fiat, Maserati, Audi, Bentley, and Jaguar Land Rover. Now Chief Design Of...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Avi Singh

, United States


Avi Singh is a seasoned UX Designer with 15 years of experience across diverse tech domains such as AI/ML, Robotics, Human Resources, and more, currently excelling as a Staff Produ...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Yingxiao Ouyang

Mastercard, United States


Yingxiao Ouyang is a product designer with six years of experience crafting intuitive, actionable digital experiences. At Mastercard, she leads design for three flagship finance pr...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Kelly Dantas

Chocoylatte Gourmet, United States


Kelly Dantas, the founder and CEO of Chocoylatte Gourmet and the visionary behind Konfy Homes LLC, which owns the Clochel and Foldtote brands, has earned 23 business awards thanks ...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Nikita Notowidigdo & Nick Flutter

re-ply - BVN, Australia


Nick Flutter and Nikita Notowidigdo co-founded re-ply.org to transform reclaimed plywood into sustainable products. Originally repurposing materials used to secure businesses, re-p...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Yixuan Song and Jiahui Yu

, United States


Yixuan Song, a UX Designer at Google, integrates psychological insights into her designs to create meaningful user experiences. Jiahui, a UX Designer with four years of experience ...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Baoqi Ding & Yuanfei Zhao

, United States


Baoqi Ding, a UX designer and podcaster, brings a blend of physical and digital design to projects ranging from mobile healthcare apps to AI-powered education tools. Yuanfei Zhou, ...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Andi Zhou

Amazon, United States


Andi Zhou, a Sr. UX Researcher at Amazon, leads global warehouse experience research. With a background in Design and Art History, Zhou has shaped UX in the automotive industry and...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Baoqi Ding and Chuoer Liang

, United States


Baoqi Ding and Chuoer Liang are UX designers with unique strengths and a common drive for innovation. Baoqi develops AI-powered solutions at QuillBot under Learneo, while Chuoer en...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Oksana Butman

, United States


Oksana Butman, an award-winning designer and conceptual artist, is known for her bold use of color and striking balance between brightness and harmony. Her work, driven by deep, un...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Debby Chen

DE Pure, Taiwan


Debby Chen is the founder of DE Pure, dedicated to advancing intimate care through research and innovation. From concept and formulation to packaging and marketing, her work blends...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Zeyuan Zhang

Citi, China


Zeyuan Zhang is a Senior UX Designer at Citi, designing SaaS solutions for Wall Street traders. With a strong academic and design background, his work has earned prestigious recogn...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Wentao Zhong

W Studio, United States


Wentao Zhong is a talented designer specializing in landscape, urban, and visual design at W Studio, a collective celebrated for its diverse expertise in architecture, landscape de...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Anqi Wang, Ruijing Sun, Yue Liang and Hao Zhou

, United States


Anqi Wang, Ruijing Sun, Yue Liang, and Hao Zhou are architects and designers with diverse expertise. Anqi is an Architectural Job Captain in Santa Ana, Ruijing is an architectural ...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Bing Wu

United States


With over a decade in tech, Bing Wu is a Product Design Lead at VMware. His expertise spans enterprise software and AI, with a focus on user-centered design and teamwork. Bing is d...

Design Awards Winner Interview - HSIEH TE-LI

Taiwan


As a high school student, HSIEH TE-LI presents a project from his second year of study. He is captivated by intricate and grand designs that inspire awe and finds comfort in their ...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Wen-Chi Hsueh

United States


Wen-Chi Hsueh, a packaging and graphic designer in New York, holds an undergraduate degree in Visual Communication Design and is pursuing a graduate degree in Packaging, Identities...

Design Awards Winner Interview - XR5

XR5

, United States


XR5 is a team of dedicated professionals united by a shared passion for integrating technology with cultural heritage. The group features specialists such as Jiayi Chen, Longzhe Zh...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Robert Ye

United States


Ziyu 'Robert' Ye is a Product Designer specializing in user-centered design and AI applications. At C3 AI, he designs enterprise AI applications such as inventory optimization and ...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Xiaoheng Li, Yicheng Zhao and Yuxiang Qi

MediConnect Team, United States


The team, comprising Xiaoheng Li, Yicheng Zhao, and Yuxiang Qi, is a multidisciplinary group with diverse expertise in architecture and user experience design. They came together t...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Juan Ye

United States


Juan Ye, a graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design with a major in Transportation Design, has held positions as a car interior designer at VW/Audi Design Center California, Aud...