Thee renowned Chinese writer Lu Xun articulated a profound idea that continues to resonate through the corridors of modern Chinese literature and even within my family.
This is why I am named Ayumi, which means 'step' in Japanese. This name embodies a hope that every step taken in life is fuelled with intention rather than ignorance, that one day it will leave a trail of exploration and lead us somewhere new.
Having worked as a solo founding designer and in mature cross-functional teams, I take a facilitative approach to advocating the design thinking process with my colleagues, often hosting participatory workshops to foster an ecosystem where helping others is the norm.
From co-creating a healthcare community at IDEO to establishing an augmented analytics startup, I have designed digital products and services that help people do their best work over the last 4 years in Hong Kong.
Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University with a focus on designing AI-infused products for everyday experiences.
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