About

I was born and raised in Shanghai, China, and studied fashion design in China, computer science, and visual communication design in the States. Before attending graduate school, I worked as an interactive designer closely collaborating with clients such as Lenox Hill, HGTV, ESPN, Saucony, Abbott, Novartis, Comcast, and numerous renowned art galleries in New York City. Prior to joining OSU, I also worked as an assistant professor at James Madison University School of Media Arts and Design, and the University of Utah Department of Communication. From my personal, educational, and professional experiences, I value the importance of interdisciplinary problem-solving process of exploring and providing functional, creative, and human-centered design solutions to complex problems.

My current research and teaching experiences focus on spanning cultural boundaries, engaging in meaningful collaboration with non-designers, mastering strategic thinking and systemic approaches, and promoting and supporting individual and community's well-being. The two main areas of interest that I have investigated in are:

• Design for Data Comprehension, Insight Discovery, and Collaboration - Exploring design methods to enhance understanding of complex information, stimulate curiosity, and facilitate inter(trans)disciplinary collaboration.
• Design to promote positive emotions and behaviors - Investigating how design can be strategically applied to encourage positive emotions and behaviors, thereby supporting people's well-being.