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Surfing
Surfing keeps me comfortable with imperfect conditions and constant adjustment. It is a useful reminder that timing and feel matter as much as planning.
is a product designer at the intersection of UX, systems, and .
Currently pursuing an M.S. in HCI from UC Santa Cruz with a focus on human-AI collaboration.
Play
What keeps me curious outside the studio.
Movement, water, and a little chaos keep my creative energy up. The same instincts that help me design systems also show up in how I reset, recharge, and stay playful.
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Working Out
Training gives me structure and momentum. I like activities where consistency compounds and small improvements become visible over time.
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Pokemon
Pokemon is still one of my favorite kinds of play: strategic, a little nostalgic, and full of systems to explore, tune, and obsess over.
Hi! Kaiwen here.
I’m a product designer with a background in computer science, and often find myself acting as a seamless bridge between design and development. What really drives me is tackling problems that make me think in new ways: projects that push me to juggle systems thinking, intricate user needs, and business objectives all at once.
I’m always looking for the next challenge that’ll stretch me, whether that’s learning a new software tool, tackling a tricky design constraint, or figuring out how to make something both playful and practical. For me, design isn’t just about pixels on a screen; it’s about constant growth, curiosity, and finding solutions that feel natural and human.
Outside of design, you’ll often find me working out, surfing, or playing Pokémon!
