👋 Hi, I’m Katherine

an innovative designer and problem solver based in the Bay Area 🌁.

I believe, the finest user experience is like a gentle breeze—unseen yet profoundly felt, making users feel genuinely cared for.

My design philosophy is rooted in empathy and user-centered design. I strive to create intuitive, seamless designs that simplify complex problems, transforming them into user-friendly, visually appealing interfaces that not only meet but exceed expectations.

My work spans mobile and web applications, with a focus on making technology feel effortless and accessible. I’ve designed across various industries, including fashion, e-commerce, healthcare, and fintech. I also bring experience in creating gamified designs that engage users and AI-powered apps that enhance interactions through intelligent features.

Awards

Awards

Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2023 Winner (Interface & User Experience Design)

UX Design Awards 2023 Autumn Nominee

SCAD Entelechy 2023 Best Innovation (UI)

SCAD Academic Scholarship

SCAD Achievement Scholarship

Southwest University Third-class Scholarship

Chinese Food Industry Association, Tianbo Food Ingredients Co., Ltd, & Southwest University Food Creative Contest First Prize and Best Publicity

Skills

Skills

Professional

Professional

User Experience Design

Information Architecture

User Flow

Wireframing

User Interface Design

Interaction Design

Design System

Rapid Prototyping

Usability Testing

Contextual Research

Responsive Design

Physical Computing

Idea Visualization

Visual Design

Photography

Softwares

Softwares

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Framer

Keynote

iMovie

Microsoft Office

Processing (Java)

Arduino (C++)

Unreal Engine 5

© Created with ♥︎ by Katherine Hanzhen Zhao 2025

© Created with ♥︎ by Katherine

Hanzhen Zhao

2025

© Created with ♥︎ by Katherine Hanzhen Zhao 2025

© Created with ♥︎ by Katherine Hanzhen Zhao 2025

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