Yiyang Zhang

Interaction Design student — prototyping, usability testing, and clear documentation.

Design Philosophy

I design from the real. I keep what's real, using limits to define form. If beauty shows up, it's because the thing works. Value should be discovered in the hand and over time. I treat software and electronics as craft, not magic.

Client Work

Real-world commercial projects I contributed to — company websites designed, built, and iterated for actual clients.

Client: 品作设计（南京）有限公司 — Pinzuo Design (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.

Pinzuo Design — Corporate Website

Designed and developed a corporate website for Pinzuo Design, a Nanjing-based studio led by university faculty specializing in art and design. The studio works across urban environment, landscape architecture, spatial design, and public art — emphasizing artistic quality, professionalism, and a human-centered approach to built environments.

This is a real commercial project — not a classroom exercise. Three iterations refined brand expression, content hierarchy, and overall presentation.

Role: Web design & development Client: Pinzuo Design (Nanjing) Scope: Corporate website, 3 iterations
Live preview — V3 (Final)

More Work

Every version, prototype, and experiment — organized by category.

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Skills & Toolbox

Responsive UI

Build responsive pages and interactive UI with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Clean layouts, reusable components, mobile-first approach.

Rapid Prototyping

Prototype fast from Figma to working code. Translate design systems into functional, well-structured web interfaces.

Sound-Reactive Visuals

Create sound-reactive and input-driven visuals with p5.js and p5.sound. Interactive, generative, and expressive.

UX Design & Documentation

Design and document UX flows, user research, usability testing, wireframing, and dark-pattern case-study prototypes.

Data Visualization

Produce data dashboards and visual analysis in Tableau. Turn complex data into clear, actionable stories.

Automation & Scripting

Automate workflow tasks with Python and PowerShell. Comfortable with C++ and Python for problem-solving.

Compose Music

Write and produce original tracks across genres using Logic Pro and Ableton Live. End-to-end workflow from composition to basic mastering.

Toolbox

Figma HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript p5.js Tableau Python PowerShell Git GitHub Photoshop Illustrator After Effects Premiere Pro Arduino TouchDesigner Cinema4D ProtoPie Logic Pro Ableton Live

Resume

Yiyang Zhang

Summary

Interaction Design student specializing in prototyping and user testing. I build Arduino/web prototypes and document decisions to drive iteration.

Skills

  • Design: user research, usability testing, wireframing, prototyping
  • Technical: Arduino (sensors/I-O), HTML/CSS, basic JavaScript
  • Workflow: scoping, versioning, build docs, test planning
  • Tools: Figma; Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects/Premiere Pro; TouchDesigner; Cinema4D; XD; WordPress; Spark AR; Spline; Arduino IDE; VS Code

Education

Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design — Sheridan College · Sept 2024 – Expected Apr 2028 · GPA: 3.7

Certifications & Training

Experience

IXD Designer (2023–Present)

  • Prototyped interaction concepts and built web/Arduino demos; integrated sensors and UI flows into working installations.
  • Scoped requirements and system integration; maintained versioned build docs, test checklists, and handoff notes.
  • Created music-interaction experiments and environmental coordination pieces for showcases.

Drone Photographer (2021–Present)

  • Captured aerial footage and stills; delivered edited videos and photos for events and promos.
  • Managed on-site logistics and post-production workflows; coordinated with clients and venues.

Music Producer & Composer (2019–Present)

  • Wrote and arranged 36 original tracks across 7 self-released albums; handled end-to-end production from composition to basic mastering.
  • Published on Spotify and other streaming platforms; provided original cues for student projects and interaction demos.

Volunteer Work

Video Creator — Nanjing University High School, China (2018–2021)

  • Shot news photos, short videos, and drone footage for the school and its affiliated middle schools.
  • Produced and released a Teachers' Day short film; led editing and post-production.
  • Supported multiple promotional shoots; coordinated schedules and on-site direction.

Projects

Languages

English; Chinese (Mandarin)

Conclusion

This portfolio documents my growth as an Interaction Design student — from early prototypes to research-driven case studies. Every project reflects my approach: start with real constraints, prototype quickly, test with users, and iterate based on evidence. I treat software and electronics as craft, and I look forward to continuing that practice in professional work.