Hi, I’m Zhenqi—you can call me Z.

My approach to design is shaped by not just a background in Industrial Design and Visual Communications, but also my own identity and cross-cultural experience. Over the years I have developed a sensitivity towards cultural details and empathy for different experiences and needs.

I center the user or audience throughout my design process—from field research to understand perspectives and (re)define the problem, to the evaluation and testing of concepts against the criteria of meeting real human needs.

Beyond creating visually pleasing outcomes, design is about reimagining systems and strategies that make a meaningful difference.

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I have worked in a design agency, as a freelancer, and currently in-house at a nonprofit organization. Some things I like to do in my free time include cooking, kickboxing, and handbuilding ceramics.

Experience

2024–current

Senior Design Manager, Brand & Systems, re:power

2020–2024

Design & Communications Manager, re:power

2018–2020

Graphic & Web Designer, re:power

2015–2017

Designer, Studio 424

2015

Contract Designer, Uptake

2014

Design Intern, The Art Institute of Chicago

2012–2014

Teaching Assistant, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

2007–2010

Designer, OP3 International, Singapore

Education

2011–2014

Master of Fine Arts in Studio, Visual Communication Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago

2003–2007

Bachelor of Arts, Hons. (Industrial Design)
National University of Singapore

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A Seat At the Table

Client: Digital Third Coast/KDM Engineering