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I'm Ceciel.

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As a interdisciplinary problem solver, I connect technology with people through an inclusive, innovative, and impact-oriented mindset.

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Nice to meet you! My name is Ceciel Zhong and a Master’s student UX Design and User-Centered Agile Development at the University of Michigan, School of Information, graduating in August, 2024. I aspire to create thoughtful and innovative experiences with the combination of design, business, and research.

Outside of work, I enjoy training and watching combat sports, experimenting new recipes, traveling, and listening to podcasts about any topic.

  • Location : Michigan, USA
  • Email : xizhong[at]umich[dot]edu
  • Language : English, Mandarin

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Detroit River Story Lab - Web App

Detroit River Story Lab - U of Michigan, 05/2024

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Family Assistance Resource Center

Family Assistance Resource Center (FARC) of New Jersey, 01/2022

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Electric Compact Truck Infotainment Design

Course Project (Automotive Interface Design - Fall 2022), 12/2022

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Streamlining Michigan SoS Website

Michigan Secretary of State, 05/2023

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Perks & Rewards Program Mobile App Design

Nationwide Insurance, 09/2023

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Redford Brightmoor Initiative - Website Revamp

Redford Brightmoor Initiative, 09/2021

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Education

My education

2023 - 2024

Master of Science in Information (Human-Computer Interaction & User-Centered Agile Development)

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Awards: UMSI Scholarship Recipient (Highly Selective)

2019 - 2023

Bachelor of Science in Information & Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies (Duel Degree)

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Awards: Martin & Millie Lau Scholarship Recipient; University Honors (2019 - 2023)

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May 2024 - present

Product Researcher & User Experience Designer (Co-Op)

ShortsCreative, Inc.

In my current role, I conduct market research, user studies, and developed Figma design to guide AI-native product development, aligning with business goals and technical feasibility.

May - Sep 2023

Innovation Strategy & Product Design Intern

Nationwide Insurance

Presented AI regulation research to influence innovation strategies and led the design and launch of a new product feature, driving acceleration in the MVP2 rollout through strategic UX and project management.

May - Sep 2022

Technical Program Manager Intern

Walmart Global Tech

Led agile development for two data management projects, effectively forecasting and optimizing sprint cadences.

Nov 2021 – Jan 2022

UX Consultant

Family Assistance Resource Center at NJ, Inc

Conducted A/B Usability Testing and Design Research, identifying and solving critical pain points, enhancing information architecture, ultimately increased user retention by 30% across platforms.

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95%

Figma
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83%

Adobe XD
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80%

JavaScript
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92%

HTML & CSS

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