Zhang Yichi
About

Zhang Yichi

AI Product Researcher & Designer

I build AI products that are human-centered, aesthetic, and recognized by the market.

A Cognitive Science & Art Practice student at UC Berkeley, I work across AI-assisted creation, user research, and design — turning market insight and cross-disciplinary teams into products people genuinely value.

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Experience

How I work — three ways of creating

01

AI & Humanistic Creation

I explore how humanistic thinking can collaborate with AI to create interactive experiences.

Using vibe coding, AI-assisted storytelling, and interactive media, I create works that preserve reflection and creativity within technological systems.

Vibe Coding · 2025

The website you see now was created through vibe coding, in collaboration with Claude Design.

Every scroll, every transition, every micro-interaction here was prompted, refined, and felt into shape — a dialogue between a human designer and an AI partner.

02

Leadership & Community

I connect people, platforms, and cultures — turning scattered energy into communities that last.

As Project Lead at ASUCD's Office of International Student, I manage a 16-person cross-functional team, built the department platform from zero, and led cross-cultural events reaching 900+ participants.

ASUCD Office of International Student
Campus event
Community · 2025

From 0 to 1 — building platforms and the teams behind them.

SOPs in Jira, biweekly user interviews, and data-driven iteration — driving a 30% budget increase and partnerships with 20+ student organizations.

03

Commercially Aware Artist

I make art that stands on its own — and knows its market.

Founder of a 400+ member photography community, I've partnered with brands like SONY and DJI, secured five-figure sponsorships, and turned creative vision into commercially successful events.

Sports photography
Portrait photography
Commercial · 2022 —

Creative direction with a commercial backbone.

Redesigned a contest submission flow for an 85% rise in entries; secured ~¥70k sponsorship and cut ticket prices 44% while lifting attendance 40%.

University of California, Berkeley
B.A. Cognitive Science & Art Practice · Expected 2028
GPA 3.84 / 4.00