Hello there!

My name is Annabelle and I appreciate you taking the time to read a little about me.

To give a quick summary, I am UX Designer and Researcher with multi-culture experience. I finished my undergraduate and postgraduate study in the UK. After that, I moved back to China and started my career as a UX researcher. After 3 years of working experience, I am currently pursuing another master’s degree in interaction design to expand my skills in the UX field.

My first job

My very first job was as a project assistant at an internet company that specialized in developing social media apps for the Southeast Asia and Middle East markets. When I first joined the team, they had just launched a brand new app, and I was tasked with facilitating communication between teams based in Beijing and Egypt. Despite the fast-paced work environment, I absolutely loved the experience of collaborating and communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds. It was both challenging and rewarding, and I gained invaluable communication skills in the process.

Becoming UX researcher

Although my role as a project assistant was certainly challenging and taught me a lot, I always knew that my true passion lay in the field of User Experience. As such, I made the difficult decision to leave that position and pursue my dream career. Fortunately, I was able to secure a position as a UX research assistant at a securities company that was in the process of developing its own investment platforms for customers.

Over the course of my two years there, I was lucky enough to work with an exceptional mentor who provided me with guidance and support as I learned to master various research methods, design thinking skills, and how to effectively communicate with different stakeholders. During the time, I progressed from a research assistant to a mid-level UX researcher, ultimately leading my own research projects and mentoring other intern-level UX researchers. It was an incredibly fulfilling experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have grown both personally and professionally.

Moving to Australia

In 2022, I made the decision to relocate to Australia and put down roots here. I enrolled in a Master's degree program in Interaction Design at the University of Sydney in order to expand my design skills and deepen my understanding of the field. Over the course of my studies, I gained valuable experience in UX and UI design, as well as programming. I am now actively seeking opportunities to put my skills to use in the form of an internship or full-time position as a UX Designer or Researcher. I am incredibly enthusiastic about embarking on this new chapter of my life and continuing to pursue my passion for UX.

Outside of Work

Cat

I have two lovely cats, 4-year-old MiaoMiao and 2-year-old DanDan. When I was in China, I also volunteered to help the stray cats in my community, conducted TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and helped them find adoptions.