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 - Qianying Zhu

Jewelry Designer, United States


Qianying Zhu is a contemporary jewelry designer whose creations blend personal storytelling with artistic expression. Drawing inspiration from her childhood and cultural heritage, ...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Yuliya Nip

White on, Hong Kong SAR


Yuliya Nip is the co-founder and jewelry designer behind White on, where she draws from her background in fashion design to create pieces that balance aesthetics, proportion, and p...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Yiran Mao, Zaiying Li, Qianyue Yuwen, Hongming Li

Choy Team, United States


A team of four designers from China—Yiran Mao, Zaiying Li, Qianyue Yuwen, and Hongming Li—share a deep belief in design’s power to foster meaningful connections, bridging peo...

Design Awards Winner Interview - Moonu Team

Moonu Team, United States


The Moonu team consists of Xiaochen Shi, Yi Cui, and Yuan Wu, who bring together backgrounds in urban planning, creative problem-solving, and inclusive design to craft meaningful, ...

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 - Qianzhuo Zeng

Product Designer, United States


Qianzhuo Zeng is a product designer with an artist’s eye, dedicated to creating human-centered experiences that merge emotional resonance with practical function. Passionate abou...

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 ...