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Ying Pan is a Bay Area-based Product Designer with a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Indiana University Bloomington. He has four years of experience and is currently working at Marqeta, crafting dispute experiences and designing SDK kits for over 150 enterprise clients. He has experience in the consumer RentTech and business CallTech sectors and is passionate about user experience design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your design background.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I’m Ying Pan, a Bay Area-based Product Designer with a Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Indiana University Bloomington. With four years of industrial experience, I’m currently working at Marqeta, focusing on crafting dispute experiences and designing SDK kits for over 150 enterprise clients. My career began in the consumer RentTech and business CallTech sectors. I’m passionate about every aspect of user experience design \u2013 whether it’s conducting competitive analysis, solving complex problems through feature redesigns, delving into pixel grid details, or collaborating with engineers on structuring design system components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a designer\/artist?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

My design journey began in college when I started creating posters for a student organisation. I discovered the joy of shifting pixels to harmonise a design and became intrigued by the potential of design beyond aesthetics\u2014its humanistic values and social impact. This realisation led me to pursue a career that combines creativity with meaningful user engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Tell us more about your business\/company, job profile, and what you do.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I work at Marqeta, a Bay Area fintech company, where I’m part of a dynamic team that designs products for B2B customers. My role ranges from leading feature designs from concept to delivery, participating in product research and vision planning, supporting go-to-market strategies, to enhancing workflow processes and team building. Design thinking is at the heart of all this, helping us deliver innovative solutions consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What does \u201cdesign\u201d mean to you?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

For me, design is not just a tool to enhance the product experience, but a mindset. It encourages looking at challenges through a growth lens, proactively defining opportunities, and embracing uncertainties. This approach to design positively shapes how I view the world, making it an integral part of my personal and professional life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5<\/strong>. What’s your favorite kind of design and why?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

My background in chemical engineering taught me the beauty of logic, which has made me appreciate tackling complex product design challenges that involve deep user flow considerations. The designs that make me proudest aren\u2019t just visually appealing but are structured with an inherent logical beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

“Phrase” emerges from the collaborative vision of two designers, each embarking on their musical journey from a young age. Together, they identified a pervasive challenge in music education: the struggle with inconsistent access to \u2026
(Read more at French Design Awards<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this interview<\/a> with Xingzhi Ou of Ten Wide Interior Design, the Platinum Winner of the 2024 French Design Awards.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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