I'm Jess,
a product designer & researcher.
I find solace in leading my designs with purpose.
I'm Jess,
a product designer & researcher.
I find solace in leading my designs with purpose.
UX/XR Design
Mixed-Method Research
UX-Business Integration
Ecosystem Thinking
Previously at UC Santa Cruz & Amazon AWS RDS.
I'm Jess,
a product designer & researcher.
I find solace in leading my designs with purpose.
UX/XR Design
Mixed-Method Research
UX-Business Integration
Ecosystem Thinking
Previously at UC Santa Cruz & Amazon AWS RDS.
Selected Works
Amazon RDS: Faster, Clearer Database Navigation
Streamlining form creation and onboarding experiences for AWS Relational Database Service users
InOrbit XR Robotic Operations
InOrbit XR Robotic Operations
AI Decision Lab
A scenario-based game exploring the impact of AI usage in everyday life.
Selected Works
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
Read insights from mentors and peers who have guided and witnessed my professional growth.
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Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jessica for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is her unwavering perseverance and natural curiosity. She combines creative thinking and a genuine commitment to excellence, along with an authentic, people-centered approach that sets her apart both professionally and personally. I'm excited to see what she achieves next."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"I met Jessica at a UX event, and she immediately stood out through her openness and thoughtfulness. She brings a unique design mindset to her UX work from her land arch background. She has this incredible ability to build on ideas in real time, asking the kinds of questions that not only push the conversation forward but make you want to join in. Her curiosity is genuine, her energy is contagious, and it was clear she brings that same presence to every project she gets involved in. I'm thankful to have met her and will continue following her career."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"Jessica is a versatile employee. She seamlessly adapts her skills to marketing, sales analytics, and design while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction. Her strong work ethic and joyful presence make her an incredible asset to any team."
Designed with intent, curiosity, and liters of Genmaicha
2025 Jessica Yu
Designed with intent, curiosity, and liters of Genmaicha
2025 Jessica Yu