I’m originally from Chongqing, China and completed my B.A. in Classical Studies at University of Chicago in 2023. My education experience mostly concentrated in the field of humanities (literature, cultural studies, cinema studies, history, philosophy, etc.) but I also gained exposure to game studies & design, disability and design, and urban planning & architecture through classes – all of which are topics I look forward to exploring further.
I volunteered for non-profits as a User Researcher before PoD and other work experience includes strategy work at tech companies and management consulting. Equipped with a business scope, I decided to pivot to product design in order to gain more comprehensive knowledge on the product development cycle, to be more involved in the product creation processes, and build impact.
Hobby
- Recently developed an interest in aquarium keeping/ aquascaping and I currently have a 5.5 gallon tank at home with one betta fish, two shrimps, and three snails 🐠🐠🐠
- Swimming/ Hiking/ Fishing 🌲🌲🌲
- Looking forward to get Open Water Diver certificate in the next two years 🤿🤿🤿
Favorite food
It’s so hard to choose honestly! I love hotpot, but I also had a blast trying all the American, Italian, Fusion, and French spots in Chicago and Boston. Definitely excited to explore a bunch of new places in NYC!
Social Media Links
Instagram: @zzeren31
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zzeren31/