Evan Zhang

Open to work

Pittsburgh, US

yifanzhang10@outlook.com

Evan Zhang

Summary

I am an Interaction design graduate student with a strong foundation in research, design, and making. My works focus on building user-centered digital and physical products, systems, and prototypes that deepen people’s engagement with the world and elevate the quality of everyday experience. I bring a clear point of view that technology should enhance presence rather than replace it and I aim to create products that are grounded, meaningful, and genuinely good for people.

Experience

Product Designer

2025.9 - Present

Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

— Designed a next-generation concierge healthcare platform for Forefront Concierge Medicine through the Corporate Startup Lab at the Tepper School of Business at CMU.

— Conducted market research, user research, and design the patient-facing experience and early MVP concepts for an AI-driven healthcare dashboard for the client.

Design Researcher Intern

2025.3 - 2025.7

Samsung Electronics

— Participated in the research on trends in Chinese market. The main tasks included market analysis, user research, design study, and trends insights.

— Was responsible for compiling the research reports for the Shanghai AWE Electronic Home Appliance Expo, the smart home lifestyle trend, and the Shanghai AUTO Automobile Expo.

Product Designer

2023.12 - 2024.9

Designest Design

— Designed a shaver for Procter & Gamble, winning the consumer test out of 12 designs.

— Designed the in-store customer experience for Xiaomi's and Honor's new smartphones to promote new product features and enhance customer engagement. Successfully landed in stores nationwide.

Industrial Designer

2023.9 - 2023.12

Innozen Design

— Designed a memory module for Acer which received the Red Dot Product Design Award 2024.

Awards

Red Dot Product Design Awards

2024

Acer DDR5 memory module

Link to Red Dot Award Website

Education

Master of Design(Mdes) in Design for Interactions

2025.8 - Present

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Design

At Creative Solutions Agency, I lead design efforts on a range of high-profile projects, focusing on enhancing user experience across multiple platforms, from web to mobile applications. I collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure that design solutions meet both user needs and business objectives.

Bachelor of Arts (Hons): Product and Industrial Design

2020.9 - 2023.6

University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins

As a UX/UI Designer at Innovative Tech Solutions, I was responsible for designing intuitive, user-centered interfaces for web and mobile applications. My role involved collaborating with clients to understand their needs, conducting user testing, and translating findings into actionable design improvements.