Cynthia Chong

About Cynthia Chong

Not your usual designer. I\'ve been designing and building products for 7+ years. Led design teams (1→4 designers). Managed cross-functional orgs (10+ people). Drove real impact for clients- 80%+ satisfaction increases- 100% sign up rate- 100+ completed projects Career highlights- Co-Founder & UIUX Design Lead @Meetomate Led 10+person team from 0→1 and scale challengesI am a first-generation immigrant to the U.S, fluent in three languages, and a designer fueled by empathy, curiosity, and a never-give-up spirit. My journey began long before I picked up a design tool—I’ve traveled to 10+ countries, exploring how culture shapes human thinking and behavior.When COVID hit, my empathy naturally drew me to small business owners and individuals striving to make an impact. With my skills, I helped 50+ clients—from building brands, MVPs, and products to designing logos and graphics. But I realized that while I loved creating, I wanted to grow in ways that truly connect with people.During my time away from the corporate world, I noticed a common thread among peers: loneliness, disconnection, and an overreliance on screens. That insight led me to co-found Meetomate, a platform connecting users through shared hobbies and real human interaction.In 2026, I expanded my perspective further—learning from babies, kids, and seniors to understand human behavior across generations. Becoming a caretaker and mentor was transformative; it deepened my empathy and taught me the real power of human connection.Now, I’m ready to bring this experience back to the corporate world—as a UI/UX designer who doesn’t just design interfaces but designs for humans. If you’re interested in hearing more about my story, I’d love to connect for a coffee chat, online or in person!Language:Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.Contact me: Emil: c••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Product Design Ux Expert

   Mercor

   May 2026 — Present

   Collaborating with one of the world’s leading AI companies OpenAI on frontier AI research projects focused on product design evaluation, UX analysis, and visual preference modeling. Contributed professional expertise to help train and improve next-generation AI systems by assessing design quality, usability, interaction patterns, and aesthetic consistency across digital products.

Education

• DePaul University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Human Computer Interaction

  2018 — 2019

• Westcliff University

  Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (BIDA)

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design

  2015 — 2017

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art Studio

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Arts & Crafts
• Digital Photography
• Information Technology
• Textiles
• Art
• Html5
• Film
• Fashion Design
• Museums
• Web Design
• Product Design
• Drawing
• Photography
• Digital Illustration
• Illustrator
• Fashion Shows
• Problem Solving
• Book Design
• Logo Design
• Textile Industry
• Skilled Multi-Tasker
• Typography
• Art Exhibitions
• Time Management
• Fine Art Photography
• Illustration
• Photoshop
• Video
• Graphic Design
• Art Gallery
• Visual Arts
• Indesign
• Fashion Illustration
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Digital Media
• Storyboarding
• Oil Painting
• Film Production
• Fine Art