Yuling Zhou

Hi there! I’m a UI/UX designer merging art, technology, and education to create digital experiences with depth. With roots in Wuxi, China, and five years in NYC, I bring cross-cultural insight and a background in Illustration Design to my work. Specializing in experience design, I leverage AR/VR and gamification to build intuitive tools that engage users of all ages. From AR museum scavenger hunts for children to adult-focused platforms, I design with empathy and adaptability, honed through collaborations with cross-functional teams.

 

When not crafting pixels, you’ll find me exploring underwater realms as a PADI-certified rescue diver, gliding through coral gardens. Above sea level, I traveled to 15+ countries. I love wandering museums for inspiration, savoring global cuisine, watching films, and spoiling my dog Jelly. These adventures—from ocean depths to urban landscapes—remind me that great design, like marine ecosystems, thrives on curiosity, interconnectedness, and purposeful exploration. (Yes, the sea turtle on the homepage isn’t just decor—it’s a nod to moving gracefully through complexity, much like my design process!)

 

✨ Why Work With Me?

• AR/VR prototyping + gamified UX that makes experience irresistibly immersive.

• Cross-cultural design fluency bridging generations (from kindergarten classrooms to adults' marketplace platform).

• Artistry meets ocean-inspired functionality where visual storytelling flows as naturally as tidal patterns.

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Let’s dive into meaningful projects where technology and empathy converge!