Evan Zhang

Lenovo · Chicago

• Redesigned Qira Creator Zone to create clearer information architecture and a more consistent visual system across AI-generated agents, images, and documents, with the experience moving toward release.
• Led interaction design for widget customization, creating end-to-end flows; validated concepts through 2 rounds of user testing with 150 participants and partnered with developers on Helios implementation.
• Defined a future-facing voice UX framework for Qira, exploring how Qira can interpret natural-language intent, resolve ambiguity, and support widget editing, discovery, and creation through conversational interaction.

CMU — Corporate Startup Lab · Pittsburgh

• Designed a next-generation concierge healthcare platform for Forefront Concierge, conducting interviews with over 30 users to inform design decisions, user flow, and product usability.
• Led design of an AI-driven healthcare dashboard that improved data accessibility and decision-making for healthcare providers.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineers, business students, and stakeholders, conducting iterative design cycles and usability testing to refine the patient experience and validate MVP features.

Samsung Electronics · Shanghai

• Conducted research on trends in the Chinese market, analyzing over 20 brands to identify emerging patterns and consumer preferences.
• Performed market and design research, conducting in-depth interviews with 15 users to gather insights on consumer behaviors and design trends.
• Compiled 3 comprehensive research reports covering the Shanghai AWE Electronic Home Appliance Expo, smart home lifestyle trends, and the Shanghai AUTO Automobile Expo.

Designest · Guangzhou

• Led a shaver design project for Procter & Gamble, which won the consumer test against 12 competing designs.
• Designed the in-store customer experience for Xiaomi and Honor to promote new product features and enhance customer engagement.
• Successfully launched the product in stores nationwide, reaching a broad customer base.