About Me

As a Product Designer

I made a career switch from software engineering to product design because I really enjoy talking to people (no offense—engineers are fun to talk to too! :). I dabbled in UX during my final year of college and fell in love with it—designing based on user needs, not just what I personally like. I loved figuring out the thoughts behind the screen and connecting the dots to reach the right solution.

Being a product designer for 5+ years, the most enjoyable part of my work is figuring out the story—then delivering the solution. When a design request comes in, I validate the problem, assess the impact, clarify the end goal, and understand what’s really happening on the user’s end. I deliver solutions through UI, but that’s only 20% of my work. My strength lies in analyzing user behavior—whether through qualitative or quantitative data—making rational design decisions—not pretty failures, and measuring success after launch.

I’m a people person. Talk to me! I would love to meet with you :)

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As an Amateur Dancer

Dance has always been an important part of my life. I started when I was around 7 years old, back when schools organized kids’ dance performances as after-class activities. I’ve been an amateur dancer ever since—exploring Chinese traditional dance, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, popping, and K-pop. The dance community is so inclusive and supportive that I’ve met many great friends while enjoying time on the dance floor.

Since graduating, I mostly practice at home or at the gym. It’s my cardio, my meditation, and my excuse for eating sinful food. If you’re into dance too, hit me up!

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As a Professional Foodie

My motivation for going to the gym: being able to eat without restraint :) I’m usually a very calm person—unless I’ve had really good food. Thanks to my family, who often cooked with me when I was little, I’ve been able to “feed” myself pretty well while living abroad. I enjoy all types of cuisine. If you’re a big eater, we’ll get along great!

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Contact Me

Have a word?

Feel free to buzz me: valoryxiaowen@gmail.com