About Vi
Hi, I'm Vi [vee] 👋
Product Designer at Ford Motor Company, specializing in strategic design for digital experiences that serve millions of users
Experience & Background
Currently designing automotive interfaces and user experiences at Ford, I bring together strategic product thinking with deep user research to solve complex design challenges. My background spans from Fortune 500 automotive design to healthcare AI platforms, NASA aerospace research, and startup environments.
I hold a Master's degree in Industrial Design (Digital Product Design) from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Design Studies from San José State University. My diverse professional background includes over 4 years in product and interface design, plus extensive international experience across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.
Design Approach
What sets my design approach apart is the combination of analytical thinking with creative problem-solving. I thrive in environments where design decisions require balancing multiple stakeholder needs, technical constraints, and user requirements.
Whether I'm conducting user research to validate product assumptions, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility, or presenting strategic design recommendations to executive stakeholders, I focus on creating solutions that drive measurable business impact while genuinely improving people's lives.
What I Bring
Strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and the ability to quickly understand new problem domains while identifying design opportunities that drive both user satisfaction and business growth.
Personal Interests
My hobbies: traveling, hiking, drawing, photography, and playing chess