I'm Jess,
an interdisciplinary designer.
I find solace in leading my designs with purpose.
I'm Jess,
an interdisciplinary designer.
I find solace in leading my designs with purpose.
PRODUCT DESIGN
UX RESEARCH
STRATEGY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Currently designing at UC Santa Cruz & Amazon AWS RDS.
Experience in XR Design, Mixed-method research, eCommerce, Landscape architecture & Sociocultural anthropology.
Jessica is an interdisciplinary UX designer, combining expertise from B2C eCommerce, AI + HCI, landscape architecture, sociocultural anthropology, and more.
Selected Works
AWS Relational Database Service (Coming soon)
Streamlining onboarding experiences
Cloud Database
Cloud Database
Enterprise UX
Enterprise UX
6-Month Graduate Capstone
6-Month Graduate Capstone
InOrbit XR Robotic Operations (Coming soon)
An internal project aimed to explore InOrbit Space Intelligence's future of user experience via XR.
XR Design
XR Design
Project Management
Project Management
Startup Internship
Startup Internship
Marketing & Rebranding
Marketing & Rebranding
Scaling a Cultural Moment at Amazon Music (Coming soon)
Innovating new ways to bring in streaming and revenue from competitors
Designathon
Designathon
Innovation UX
Innovation UX
Rapid Prototyping
Marketing & Rebranding
Marketing & Rebranding
Decision-making with AI
A scenario-based game exploring the impact of AI usage in everyday life.
Education
Education
Narrative Design
Narrative Design
Usability Testing
Marketing & Rebranding
Marketing & Rebranding
Testimonials
Read insights from mentors and peers who have guided and witnessed my professional growth.
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Sue Yang
Former UX Designer at Microsoft
"Jessica’s dedication to uncovering the ‘why’ behind user behavior through behavioral analysis makes her an exceptional, well‑rounded designer who inspires those around her. She is ambitious, passionate about helping people, and works tirelessly toward any goal, both independently and within a team. With a knack for simplifying complex situations, she guides her team step‑by‑step to achieve unified objectives. Her blend of insightful thinking, collaborative spirit, and relentless work ethic never fails to facinate me."
Yiting Yu
GTM Sales Ops Sr Analyst at Adobe
"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."
Nathaniel Blake-Parry
Customer Success Manager at Optimal
"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."
Ruby Wang & Mandy Li
Co-owners of Bay Area based jewelry business, Design For You
"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."
Designed with intent, curiosity, and liters of Genmaicha
2025 Jessica Yu
Designed with intent, curiosity, and liters of Genmaicha
2025 Jessica Yu
Designed with intent, curiosity, and liters of Genmaicha
2025 Jessica Yu