About | Nicole Zhi

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Hi! I'm Nicole.

A multi-disciplinary creative, naturally turned product designer from the Bay Area, I'm currently studying Cognitive Science, Design, and Human-Computer Interaction at UC San Diego.

I'm creative, yet a stickler for precision.

My design values are shaped by my personal ones: intention and impact. With a knack for visual design, empathetic storytelling, and problem-solving, design is my voice to create with both strategy and empathy - building meaningful interactions for the users I advocate for.

I’m passionate about leadership and community building.

With a background in student government, I believe in building strong relationships within my communities, and I’m eager to tackle complex product problems from a humane lens.

I take a systems-thinking approach to design scalable solutions:

I take a systems-thinking approach to design scalable solutions:

I take a systems-thinking approach to design scalable solutions:

design systems

visual design

accessible design

Each one of my experiences has shaped me as a designer — here's my journey.

Each one of my experiences has shaped me as a designer — here's my journey.

Each one of my experiences has shaped me as a designer — here's my journey.

Product Design Intern

Kognitos • August 2024 - October 2024

Content Writer

UCSD Design Co • Feb 2024 - Present

Product Designer

Triton Software Engineering • November 2023 - Present

UX Designer

Association for Computing Machinery • June - October 2023

Product Designer, 2nd Place Team

Design-a-thon at UCLA • May 2024

UX Designer

Design for America • Jan - June 2024

Product Designer • 2nd Place Team

Design-a-thon at UCLA • May 2024

UX Designer

Design for America • June 2024

Outside the classroom, you can find me…

Outside the classroom, you can find me…

Leading the largest design community at UCSD

As a board member of Design Co, I've gotten to give back to the design community that's shaped me through leading large-scale programs and community events for designers of all levels.

Hosting design workshops

I co-hosted a workshop for 50+ attendees, diving into the role of design systems in collaboration.

Expanding the live music scene at UCSD

Leading marketing campaigns at ASCE promoting nationally touring artists. Programming board for the largest campus events serving 33,000+ students.

Amplifying Asian Americans in music

Interviewing rising Asian American artists and writing for Rice & Spice Magazine, a collective by young Asian American creatives.