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Mingzhi Cai, a fintech product experience designer, is known as a versatile interdisciplinary designer who excels in various skills. She believes that great design goes beyond aesthetics; it’s about enhancing lives and solving practical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview with the 2023 MUSE Creative Awards Winner \u2013 Mingzhi Cai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your creative background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My name is Mingzhi Cai. I\u2019m currently a product experience designer in the fintech sector and over the past 8 years, I’ve established myself as an interdisciplinary designer with proficiencies in just about everything: from industrial and visual design to 3D modeling, AR\/VR, user experience, and design systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s evident that I\u2019m a curious soul, and I always find myself gravitating toward the latest design trends and techniques. But here’s the thing \u2014 no matter what I’m exploring, the heart of it all is the real, practical impact of design. To me, a great design isn’t just about looking good. It’s about making people’s lives a bit brighter and solving real-world problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a creative?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up, I always found myself at the intersection of art and science. I’ve been a pragmatic STEM student yet I’ve been interested in a variety of art forms such as poetry, crafts, photography, calligraphy, and painting. I have a profound desire for expression and creativity. I believe that being a designer balances the logical and expressive sides of my brain, so I naturally chose this career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Tell us more about your business\/company, job profile, and what you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I currently work at one of the largest credit card companies in the world, Mastercard, as a product experience designer. I design digital solutions to assist organizations in improving their business. I work on a diverse range of enterprise products centered around digital payments. These products serve various purposes, such as assisting credit card issuers in monitoring real-time transaction performance, enabling suppliers to track invoices and collect payments, and aiding financial institutions in defining, applying, and tracking the profitability of their cash-back models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My goal is to empower organizations to enhance the efficiency of their operations and decision-making by crafting user-friendly, intuitive, and engaging experiences. Within our design team, I take on the primary role in shaping the design system. The system plays an integral role in helping the team streamline design collaboration, improve visual and branding consistency, and expedite the product implementation process, thereby reducing business cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What does \u201ccreativity\u201d mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To me, creativity is the art of combining vision and craftsmanship. It\u2019s about seeing beyond the obvious, drawing connections between seemingly unrelated elements, and then sculpting those insights into solutions that not only serve a purpose but also evoke emotions and provoke thought. In the design world, creativity is our tool to innovate, communicate, and above all, to humanize the interface between the world and people, as well as technology and users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. To you, what makes a \u201ccreative\u201d idea and\/or design?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, a creative idea or design shouldn’t be completely uncommon. It needs some level of familiarity so that people can understand and connect with it. However, it should also possess elements that diverge from the conventional \u2014 elements that are unique and inspiring, leading to those “aha” moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the creativity lies more in the application than in the idea itself. For instance, if a pastry artist employs architectural or sculptural techniques in their desserts, I’d consider that to be immensely creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winning Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gallermy isn’t just an app\u2014it’s a beacon of hope for artists and a treasure trove for art enthusiasts. It\u2019s a dynamic \u2026 (Read more at MUSE Creative Awards<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this interview<\/a> with Hanyue Song from the United States, the Silver Winner of the 2022 MUSE Creative Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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