Hi, I'm Jingxiu 👋🏻
I am a UX Designer based in Singapore.
I have a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction and 1+ years of experience in the design industry. I have solved design problems for startups and global companies across different industries in Asia and Europe.
I aim to use my knowledge and skills to design meaningful and human-centred products that leave a positive impact on society.
My Background 👨🏻💻
BSc Psychology 🧠
Sep 2017- May 2020
I started my UX journey with an undergraduate degree in Psychology at UCL, because I was passionate about understanding how our minds work and why we behave in certain ways.
During this time, I obtained deep knowledge about human cognition (I graduated top of my cohort!), and gained valuable research skills by working as a research assistant across various psychology labs.
UX Projects ✏️
May 2020 - Aug 2020
I came across UX in the final year of my psychology degree and immediately fell in love with this field.
I started teaching myself user research, UI design and front-end development, and conducted UX projects with CuriousCore and Everyday Vegan Grocer.
MSc Human-Computer Interaction 🖥️
Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
I decided to pursue a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction at UCL to deepen my domain knowledge and acquire relevant industry experience.
I collaborated with Dunnhumby on a research project to design a user interface for their data querying web application, and did a internship with UCL to improve their Report & Support (R&S) platform.
UX Architect, DSTA 🌐
Feb 2022 - Present
I am currently working as a User Experience Architect at DSTA, designing human-centred technologies that contribute to the defence and security of Singapore.
My Interests 🏃🏻♂️
In my free time, I'm usually learning something new, getting some exercise or spending time with family and friends.
When I'm taking a break, I'll either be watching football (go Liverpool!) or binging the latest show on Netflix.
Here are some of my hobbies that I've engaged in previously:
Volunteer 🙋🏻♂️
I volunteered while I was in university because I wanted to give back to the community.
I have volunteered for various non-profit organisations in Singapore, London and Sri Lanka, focusing on helping those who struggle with physical disability or mental health.
Music 🎵
I have been playing both the guitar 🎸 and piano 🎹 since I was young!
I currently hold a Diploma in Classical Guitar Performance.
I have previously worked as a Classical Guitar Teacher and was also a Section Leader in the Victoria Junior College Guitar Ensemble.
Travel 🌎
I love seeking out new experiences and getting out of my comfort zone.
Some of my most memorable travels include a 2‑month research internship at Johns Hopkins University (USA 🇺🇸), a 5‑week volunteering programme in Colombo (Sri Lanka 🇱🇰), and a 3D2N hike up Mt. Rinjani (Indonesia 🇮🇩).