Hihi
Here is Xiran Lin 😎
You can also call me Margaret.
I have been designing for 6+ years, and received angel investment and participated in technology startups as a co-founder.
Now I am a graduate student pursuing a science degree at the University of Washington. Our program focus on technology innovation and HCI. I am studying courses in Software Engineering, UI/UX Design, and Entrepreneurship & Business.
I'm constantly exploring how technology can better serve the real world, focusing on design research and emerging technologies.
Working Experience
Interests
Hobbies
Human-Ai Interaction, Implicit Interaction, Calm Technology, Ubicomp, Inclusive Design
Badminton, Hiking, Drama, Movie, Chinese Poem, Table Games
Pieces of My My Life in Design
I determined to become a designer since high school.
At that time, my thoughts were simple - I enjoyed dismantling various products and as a result, I created many designs that I liked (such as coffee and tea sets).
Portable Tea Set
Coffee Set
Throughout my years studying design, I have created numerous physical and digital products. I have increasingly realized how challenging it is to create a truly practical product.
The process of making products is, to some extent, an exploration of the laws of the commercial market. Collaborating with excellent engineers has helped me break free from the limitations of my profession, transitioning from a academic theorist to a true practitioner.
Present Our Design to Midea
Startup Time
Just like making tea and brewing coffee, life also requires constant practices and taking every step of the process well to eventually reap the rewards, so does starting a business and climbing a mountain.
In a way, design has shaped my lifestyle, allowing me to see myself, the world, and all beings.