Joanna Ye

Joanna Ye

San Francisco, she/her

Education

2022 — Now
Cognitive Science, Data Science, Design Innovation at UC Berkeley
Berkeley

Work Experience

2024 — Now
Project Mentor at SFMTA
Berkeley

Lead a cross-functional team to redesign Muni’s harassment reporting interface, improving navigation, language clarity, and accessibility, resulting in a user-centered experience by leveraging research through human-centered design principles.

2024 — Now
Project Mentor, Contract at Ramp
Berkeley

Manage research and design of blockchain-based solutions on cryptocurrency integration and cross-border payments to expand Ramp’s platform capabilities.

2024 — 2024
Product Designer - Contract at Unilever, Dove
Berkeley

Led research to rebrand men’s shampoo product involving label packaging redesign, marketing, and product strategy.

2023 — 2023
Product Designer - Contract at Pinterest
Berkeley

Redesigned a streamlined ad creation flow for Pinterest's SMBs to ensure a user-friendly experience for new users.

2023 — 2023
UX/UI Intern at Berkeley Skydeck - ovobox
Berkeley

Lead the creation of user flow and design of mobile features
for an engaging user experience.

2023 — 2023
Marketing Analyst at Azure Consulting
Berkeley

Spearheaded sponsorship sourcing and managed collaborations.

2023 — 2023
Marketing Intern at Quokka Brew
Berkeley

Increased company brand awareness and on-campus presence by developing product marketing strategies and campaigns.

2021 — 2022
Dental Assistant at Dr. Chan DDS
San Francisco

Volunteering

2024 — Now
Project Mentor at Blockchain at Berkeley
Berkeley

Manage the team and guide consultants, ensuring timely contributions, providing guidance for a smooth execution.

2024 — Now
Project Mentor at Berkeley Innovation
Berkeley

Lead a team of 4 consultants through client-led design projects, ensuring project progress and providing valuable feedback, resources, and mentorship.

2023 — Now
Designer at Blockchain at Berkeley
Berkeley

Build ideas & proof-of-concepts in web3, collaborating with internal developer team to update and improve the organization's website (receiving 5,000+ monthly visits) using Figma and React.

2023 — 2024
Consultant at Berkeley Innovation
Berkeley

Collaborated with multidisciplinary designers applying human-centered design practices to develop innovative solutions for clients, effectively utilizing research, ideation, usability testing, and prototyping to meet diverse client needs.

Awards

2024
3rd Place Desginathon from Adobe x Notion x BI Desginathon

Designathon

2024
3rd Place Designathon from Deloitte, Design at Berkeley
2022
The UC Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship from UC Berkeley
2022
Certificate of Recognition from David Chu
2022
Make a Difference Scholarship from CYC