DESIGNER & UX RESEARCHER

Amy
Yee

Crafting intuitive, human‑centered digital experiences

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ABOUT

Multidisciplinary designer with a background in cognitive science and computer science. Passionate about bridging research and visual design to build products people love.

UC San Diego

B.S. Cognitive Science — Design & Interaction

Minor: Computer Science

2021-09 – 2025-03

Graphic Design Intern

Finta · internship

2023-06 – 2023-09

Web Designer

Seven Seas Roasting Co. · freelance

March 2025

SELECTED WORK

Web Design · 2025

Seven Seas Roasting Co. — Website Redesign

A full website redesign for a local San Diego coffee roastery, focusing on a modern, dark aesthetic that reflects the brand's love for coffee and store interior.

FigmaResponsive DesignBrand Identity
[mobile prototype][web prototype]
UX Research · 2025

Medical Receptionist Workflow — UX Case Study

A case study done to redesign the user workflow for medical workers, aiming to simplify the process of updating patient records.

UX ResearchPrototypingUser TestingFigmaHealthcare
[case study][src]
Development · 2023

Random Number Generator

A minimalistic random number generator made using JavaScript and HTML & CSS; includes open and closed ranges as well as a decimal option.

JavaScriptHTMLCSS
[rng][src]
Graphic Design · 2022

Bulbasaur Cursor Set

Custom-drawn pixel art animations made into a full cursor set with over 1500 downloads.

IllustrationAnimationCursor Design
[cursors]

SKILLS

Design

· UI Design

· UX Design

· UX Research

· Graphic Design

· Brand Identity

· Typography

· Layout & Composition

· Responsive Design

· Wireframing

· Prototyping

· User Testing

· Design Systems

Tools

· Figma

· Inkscape

· Canva

Technical

· HTML

· CSS

· JavaScript

· Java

· Git & GitHub

· GitHub Pages

Research

· Stakeholder Interviews

· Competitive Audits

· Persona Development

· UX Flows

· Usability Testing

· Heuristic Evaluation

Soft Skills

· Time Management

· Adaptability

· Teamwork

· Problem-Solving