hello there!

I'm Alex Gao

A UX Designer excited about problem-solving, high-impact design, and social responsibility.

I am currently based in Cincinnati, Ohio. I earned a bachelor's degree from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design in 2020 and a Master from the Master of Design program at the University of Cincinnati. Currently, I am a Design Research Fellow at the Live Well Collaborative.

I'm a very holistic person and enjoy working on design processes from conception to development. I enjoy meeting people with different backgrounds who are passionate and motivated.

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My experience

With a background from Visual Communication Design, I keep exploring the methods to apply my skills into solving real-world problems.

Cross-Media Experiment Center in Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts
Student Worker, Research & Design Assistant
Mar 2019 - Jan 2020
Digital China
UX/UI Designer
Jun 2020 - Apr 2021
Enjoy Technology Inc
Product Designer
May 2022 - Aug 2022
University of Cincinnati
Student, Graduate Assistant
Aug 2021 - May 2023

My Values

Always be open.

I always believe that nobody is born to know everything.  I am always open to new ideas and comments.

Never stop learning.

I believe that I am never too late to learn new stuff. I enjoy being challenged and learning new pieces of knowledge to solve problems. That's why I like reading articles on a broad range of topics.

Keep the curiosity.

Curiosity is one of the factors that drove me into design careers in the first place. I try to keep my curiosity along the way.

Be kind.

I always believe that if I treat people kindly, they would do the same. We are all human beings after all.

Things that bring me joy

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