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Yitong Du and Mengzhe Ye
2024 WINNER INTERVIEW

Yitong Du and Mengzhe Ye

United States

Yitong Du is a design pioneer specializing in AI product design for B2B and B2C markets, with a background in built environment and digital product design. Mengzhe Ye, a creative product designer and UX/UI designer at an EdTech company, enhances learning experiences for teachers and students. Their combined expertise in design, user research, architecture, and learning science creates supportive and motivational environments for a wide range of users.

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Youtian Duan
2024 WINNER INTERVIEW

Youtian Duan

Another.World studio, United States

Youtian Duan is an artist, designer, and co-founder of Another.World studio. Her art weaves narrative, memory, culture, and innovation together and invites viewers to explore the complexities of the self and reality. She holds an MFA in furniture design from RISD and is currently studying at Harvard GSOD. Duan enjoys all kinds of design and finds their existence intriguing, including those that are considered failures.

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Qihang Fan
2024 WINNER INTERVIEW

Qihang Fan

Arthrex Inc, United States

Qihang Fan is an award-winning designer, developer, and product owner who specializes in crafting inclusive, enjoyable experiences using avant-garde technology. He has a background in architectural design and is skilled in software development, with expertise in C#, JavaScript, and Python. He is currently pioneering the use of augmented reality in surgical procedures.

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Alex Shim
2024 WINNER INTERVIEW

Alex Shim

South Korea

Alex Shim is a product designer with a master's degree in electronic engineering and he started designing and building furniture in 2016. Alex Shim's goal is to reinterpret traditional Korean furniture design and adapt it to modern use. He believes that good design must be simple and can attract attention and leave a lasting impression on people.

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Bruce/Zhanyi Liao
2024 WINNER INTERVIEW

Bruce/Zhanyi Liao

Aqive Technology Co., Ltd, Taiwan

Bruce/Zhanyi Liao is a product designer and CEO of Aqive. He combines his background in electronic engineering and passion for holistic health to design technologically advanced products that promote mental and emotional well-being. As a CEO, Liao's focus is on creating user-friendly products that offer practical benefits and promote inner peace.

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He Zhu
2024 WINNER INTERVIEW

He Zhu

He Zhu Design, United States

He Zhu is a Senior User Experience Designer at JPMorgan & Chase, working on the Navigator platform. He previously worked on a care management system at Philips, focusing on creating seamless and enjoyable customer experiences. He is passionate about using 'design thinking' to create solutions that connect users and their dilemmas.

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Yingu Pan and Zhongqi Fu
2024 WINNER INTERVIEW

Yingu Pan and Zhongqi Fu

Unibike Co, United States

Yingu Pan and Zhongqi Fu are urban designers who have both contributed to projects for international architectural firms. Pan has experience in urban design and sustainability, while Fu has expertise in product design, UX/UI design, and IoT enterprise products. They co-founded Unibike Co., a company focusing on the design and development of an electric bike system.

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