Research
I begin by understanding the product space, user behavior, and workflow constraints through competitive analysis, audits, and discovery conversations.
About
Elevating through
human-centered
design
Who Am I
A short introduction
Hi, I'm Ruiying Xu, a product designer based in New York City. I'm currently pursuing a BFA in Design at the School of Visual Arts, where I focus on building thoughtful digital experiences that balance visual clarity, systems thinking, and usability.
Through product design internships in both the U.S. and China, I've worked across enterprise AI, design systems, brand identity, and responsive web experiences. I enjoy translating complex workflows into interfaces that feel simpler, more useful, and more human.
2xServiceNow product design internships
3.95GPA at School of Visual Arts
2027Expected BFA Design graduation
Process
How I Work
Frame
I turn findings into design directions, prioritizing the problems that matter most and defining flows that can scale across product surfaces.
Design
I create wireframes, high-fidelity UI, and interaction patterns that simplify complex experiences while staying visually cohesive.
Prototype
I build interactive prototypes to test concepts, communicate intent clearly, and align with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
Systemize
I document reusable components and handoff details so the final work is consistent, scalable, and easier for teams to implement.
Experience
My Career Journey
May - Aug 2026
ServiceNow
Product Design Intern (Return Intern)
Designed enterprise AI experiences across AI Pattern and Visual Language Unification and Dynamic Window initiatives, created high-fidelity workflows, and contributed reusable design system components.
May - Aug 2025
ServiceNow
Product Design Intern
Researched AI interaction patterns across Apple Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Notion AI, and Gemini, then translated findings into UI explorations and prototypes for future product directions.
May - Aug 2024
Hongfeng Industrial Co., Ltd.
Product Design Intern
Redesigned the company's visual identity and website experience, designed responsive interfaces, and improved navigation and usability across digital touchpoints.
June - Dec 2023
MakersPathe
Graphic and UI Designer Intern
Designed the company logo, built UI design elements, and created engaging interfaces for multiple digital platforms in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Education & Personality
Fun Facts About Me
GPA 3.95
BFA Design
School of Visual Arts / Expected May 2027Honor Roll
BFA Design
Spring 2023 / 2024 / 2025 / 2026Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship
BFA Design
School of Visual Arts / 2023-2027Bilingual
Mandarin / English
Cross-cultural communicationFront-End
HTML / CSS / JavaScript
Design to implementation mindsetClients
My Creative Toolbox
Figma
FigJam
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
InDesign
After Effects
Design Systems
User Research
Prototyping
Accessibility