Jamie Chow

About Jamie Chow

I\'ve always been one of those people you can bring your problem to and I\'ll bring you a solution. actually, maybe even several solutions.I\'m a firm believer in functional and creative design solutions to solving complex problems. My approach to User Experience Design is to empathize with humans — lead by example, data, and research. I love taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary!As a digital UX Product Designer | Researcher, I have 9+ years of experience managing the end-to-end/zero-to-one product lifecycle from conception to commercialization. Prior to this, I spent 8 years as a Technical Outdoor Product Researcher, Designer, and Developer focused on tactile products & apparel. In total, I bring along over 17 years of uniquely curated enterprise product expertise. I pride myself on delivering thoughtful, pragmatic, impact-proven, innovative solutions centered around human needs and behaviors.I thrive in creating dynamic, delightful, and high-quality, simple experiences not only in products but also in my day-to-day life. Inquisitive listener, clear communicator, rapid iterator, and an impact-driven deliverer. I\'m a curious learner with a vivacious appetite for knowledge and spreading knowledge #CommunityNotCompetition #GrowthMindset. Let\'s chat about Inclusive Design, UX Web Accessibility, Diversity & Belonging, Machine Learning, Sustainability, and all things geeky! Also, rock climbing. I love rocks:) Email: jamiechowux @ gmail. comSkills:Universal Design Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Consumer Research, Market Analysis, Heuristic Evaluation, In-person/remote Focus Groups, Diary Studies, Ethnographic Research, Generative/Evaluative Studies, Participant Recruitment, Screener, Surveys, Data Synthesis, Persona Development, Brand Identity, Customer Journey Mapping, Service Design, IXD Storytelling, Information Architecture, Sitemaps, Card Sorting, Design Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping in Figma, Invision, Usability Testing, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Leading Design Critiques, Non-bias Constructive Actionable Feedback, Workshop Planning, and Facilitation.Languages:English/Cantonese/Mandarin/HTML/CSS/Human-Centric Design

Experience

1. Ux Instructor & Mentor

   Qtbipoc Design

   Jun 2020 — Present · NY, US

   QTBIPOC is a 503c non-profit mission-driven organization empowering the next generation of LGBTQ + BIPOC designers and researchers with free accessible design education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to break into the digital creative industry/tech.Responsible for- Develop and evolve curriculum focusing on human-centric design thinking, strategy, and process, building wireframes lo-fi-hi-fi in Figma, developing interactive prototypes, UX research (both generative and evaluative methodologies), customer journey map, user flow diagrams, and foundational UX design principles- Emphasis on Lean UX, rapid prototyping, user testing, research evaluation and report synthesizing- Service and support - Cultivate a welcoming, supportive, inclusive community/environment fostering a continuous learningjourney of 3 cohorts, graduating 120+ UX Designers and Researchers enriching their career prospects

Education

• San Francisco State University

  BA, Apparel Design, Psychology

  2004

• General Assembly

  User Experience Design Immersive

• North Carolina State University

  Master's degree, Textiles Engineering

  2012

Skills

• Design
• Sportswear
• Fit
• Sourcing
• Photoshop
• Pdm
• Creative Direction
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Materials Development
• Trend Analysis
• Marketing
• Fashion Design
• Project Management
• Sketching
• Sewing
• Pattern
• Apparel
• Raw Materials
• Trend
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Materials Management
• Tech Packs