Previously at UC Santa Cruz & Amazon 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.

Work

Case Studies

Vibe Coded

Amazon RDS: Faster, Clearer Database Navigation

Streamlining form creation and onboarding experiences for AWS Relational Database Service users

End-To-End

Enterprise UX

SaaS Cloud Computing

End-To-End

Enterprise UX

SaaS Cloud Computing

AI Decision Lab

A scenario-based game exploring the impact of AI usage in everyday life.

End-To-End

Human-AI Collaboration

Gamified Storytelling

End-To-End

Human-AI Collaboration

Gamified Storytelling

InOrbit XR Robotic Operations

An internal project aimed to explore InOrbit Space Intelligence's future of user experience via XR.

Experimental

Mixed Reality (XR/VR)

Design Innovation

Startup Founding UX

Experimental

Mixed Reality (XR/VR)

Design Innovation

Startup Founding UX

Selected Works

Testimonials

Read insights from mentors and peers who have guided and witnessed my professional growth.

Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica's dedication to uncovering the 'why' behind user behavior makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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 makes her an exceptional, well-rounded designer who inspires those around her. Ambitious and passionate, she simplifies complexity and guides her team toward unified goals. Her insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fail to fascinate 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."