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SOPHIA XU
Interaction Designer
sophiaxu123@gmail.com
I believe design should positively advance the human experience.
I’m currently working as an Interaction Designer at Smart Design, a strategic design consultancy based in Brooklyn, NY. My human-centric approach covers the entire design process from vision concepts to technical design handoff. I'm passionate about crafting elegant solutions through product, visual, and interaction design.
Clients
Featured project
Project
ziggy
2022Designing digital products for young people presents unique challenges because they have distinct, yet rapidly-evolving needs, goals and motivations. This work was an important part of Meta’s commitment to the best interests of children, and is being used to influence policies, products, and features to ensure the needs of young people are met.
Co-Design, Creative Research, International Research, Youth-Centered Research, Digital Well-Being
META
Projects available upon request
Most of my recent projects are under NDA so case studies are available upon request
ATLAS
Design a platform for socio-cultural datasets for AI
NII
Design future multimodal AI interfaces and interactions for users with low to no vision and limited motor skills
TRAFFIC
Miovision
Design a traffic management platform
SYMPHONY
Build innovative device ecosystem portfolio experiences
GLOYO
Inform and shape future omni-channel shopping experiences for global youth
CHESHIRE
Build new phone experiences that feel delightful and premium
VENOM
Peloton
Test a connected at home resistance training device
CHILL8
Smart fridge company
Design and test concepts and features for a smart fridge
Articles
EVERYDAY INTERACTIONS
We're all interaction designers, shaping everyday experiences. From strategically placing our coffee cup away from the edge of the table to guiding choices on where to have dinner, we're constantly influencing behavior. Companies do this too, often unknowingly. Interaction Design has been around for a while, its impact most evident when done poorly. To create exceptional experiences, we've called out a few learnings.
ETHICAL INTERACTIONSAI-driven digital products have become essential to our lives, yet many users remain unaware of how they work or how their data is used. As designers, we have a responsibility to create ethical products that benefit both users and society. How can we ensure our designs prioritize user well-being and data privacy?