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I'm

I'm Jess.

Product designer, researcher, strategist

SaaS & Consumer UX

Design Strategy

UX Research

Ecosystem Thinking

Previously designing for Amazon RDS, startups trained in HCI @UCSC Silicon Valley

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Case Studies
Vibe Coded

Kind words I didn't pay for…

Kind words I didn't pay for…

from the mentors and teammates who watched the work happen.

"In my role as mentor and sponsor for the AWS-partnered HCI capstone project, Jessica emerged as a stabilizing force and natural project leader. She played an integral role across all phases—from research and testing to design iterations and validation—while also ensuring alignment, momentum, and clarity within the team.

Her strong sense of ownership, organizational strength, and ability to keep everyone focused made a huge difference, especially during complex or ambiguous moments. Jessica has a rare balance of execution, collaboration, and direction-setting. She’s the kind of teammate every project needs!"

Maria Raphaeil

Design Strategist & Mentor | Amazon Web Services

"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."

Sue Yang

UX Designer & Mentor | ex-Meta, Microsoft

"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."

Ruby Wang & Mandy Li

Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You

"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."

Nathaniel Blake-Parry

Senior Customer Success Manager | Optimal

"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."

Yiting Yu

GTM Sales Ops Senior Analyst | Adobe

"In my role as mentor and sponsor for the AWS-partnered HCI capstone project, Jessica emerged as a stabilizing force and natural project leader. She played an integral role across all phases—from research and testing to design iterations and validation—while also ensuring alignment, momentum, and clarity within the team.

Her strong sense of ownership, organizational strength, and ability to keep everyone focused made a huge difference, especially during complex or ambiguous moments. Jessica has a rare balance of execution, collaboration, and direction-setting. She’s the kind of teammate every project needs!"

Maria Raphaeil

Design Strategist & Mentor | Amazon Web Services

"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."

Nathaniel Blake-Parry

Senior Customer Success Manager | Optimal

"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."

Sue Yang

UX Designer & Mentor | ex-Meta, Microsoft

"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."

Yiting Yu

GTM Sales Ops Senior Analyst | Adobe

"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."

Ruby Wang & Mandy Li

Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You

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Designed with intent, curiosity, and liters of Genmaicha

2025 Jessica Yu

Let's link up

Drop a DM here 👇🏼

Designed with intent, curiosity, and liters of Genmaicha

2025 Jessica Yu

Let's link up

Drop a DM here 👇🏼

Designed with intent, curiosity, and liters of Genmaicha

2025 Jessica Yu