About

Yvette Shen is a designer, educator, and researcher, currently Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Visual Communication Design in the Department of Design at The Ohio State University. I also serve on the board of the AIGA Design Educators Community.

Born and raised in Shanghai, China, Yvette has an academic background in fashion design, computer science, and visual communication design. Early in her career, she worked as an interactive designer, collaborating with clients across the pharmaceutical, automotive, sports, entertainment, arts, and non-profit sectors. Her current research centers on information design, data visualization, and UX/UI design, with a strong focus on human-centered approach and co-design prcoess. She investigates how data-driven, systems-based design can make complex information easier to understand, more relevant, and more engaging—especially in fields that affect health, education, and everyday decision-making.