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Jing Peng is a UI\/UX designer passionate about merging AI and gamification to transform education technology. She leads the creation of adaptive, AI-powered platforms at Synthesis that personalize learning, deliver real-time feedback, and make education more engaging and accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q1. Congratulations on winning the MUSE Design Awards! Can you introduce yourself and share about what inspired you to pursue design as a career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m Jing Peng, a UI\/UX designer passionate about merging AI and gamification to revolutionize education technology. My expertise lies in crafting intuitive, adaptive learning experiences that bridge cutting-edge technology with human-centered design. At Synthesis, I lead the creation of AI-powered platforms that personalize education\u2014dynamically adjusting content, providing real-time feedback, and making learning more engaging and accessible for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What inspires me most is the tangible impact of this work. Beyond driving business growth, we\u2019re designing tools that serve diverse learners, including students with disabilities (like dyslexia and autism), more than 3.7 million homeschool and remote learners across the U.S., and underserved communities facing educational barriers. This isn\u2019t just innovation\u2014it\u2019s equity in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of my role, I channel this same mission into projects like Mindmender, an award-winning AI initiative that breaks down barriers to mental health support. Looking ahead, I\u2019m committed to advancing AI and design to uplift marginalized groups, ensuring technology doesn\u2019t just solve problems\u2014it transforms lives.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q2. What does being recognized in the MUSE Design Awards mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being recognized by the MUSE Design Awards holds profound significance for me\u2014not only as a career highlight, but as a powerful confirmation that thoughtful design can be a force for meaningful progress. Winning for the Synthesis Teams Accessibility project, which reimagines inclusive education through innovative DEI solutions, strengthened my conviction that transformative design lives at the intersection of technology and human empathy. This accolade underscores how prioritizing accessibility and equity creates ripple effects that extend far beyond interfaces\u2014it changes lives and learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than an honor, this recognition energizes my dedication to solving complex human challenges\u2014whether in education, mental health, or other underserved areas. It crystallizes a core truth: design isn\u2019t just about solving problems elegantly; it\u2019s about wielding creativity as a tool for social empowerment. Every pixel and interaction we craft carries that responsibility\u2014and this award reaffirms my commitment to meeting it with intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. How has this achievement impacted your career, team, or agency, and what opportunities has it brought so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professionally, it has elevated the visibility of my work, leading to speaking invitations at education technology conferences and meaningful dialogues with organizations passionate about inclusive design. This recognition has become a powerful case study demonstrating how accessibility-forward design can achieve both social impact and business excellence\u2014a narrative that has helped secure stakeholder buy-in for ambitious projects at Synthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my team, the award validated our collaborative approach to human-centered design. It has strengthened our credibility when advocating for accessibility investments, and we\u2019ve seen increased internal support for dedicating resources to DEI initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most excitingly, this achievement has opened doors for me to mentor emerging designers focused on ethical AI and accessibility\u2014something I\u2019m particularly passionate about. I hope our work at Synthesis can now be studied as a benchmark in accessible EdTech design, and that\u2019s the kind of legacy I find truly rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What role does experimentation play in your creative process? Can you share an example?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experimentation is the engine of innovation in my design process\u2014it\u2019s how we move beyond assumptions to create solutions that truly resonate. I approach it systematically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

rapid prototyping ? targeted user testing ? data-informed iteration. This fail-fast mentality allows us to pressure-test ideas before overcommitting resources, while still leaving room for creative breakthroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q5. What’s the most unusual source of inspiration you’ve ever drawn from for a project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of our most profound sources of inspiration came from an unexpected place: observing how children with autism spectrum disorder naturally interacted with therapy dogs during our user research. While developing Synthesis Teams, we noticed how these effortless, non-judgmental connections created a safe space for learning\u2014something digital platforms often struggle to replicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, we built more unconditional positive reinforcement into the system by reshaping our error-handling framework. We prioritized celebrating effort over correctness to support children with ASD in their learning. The result was roughly a 60% decrease in frustration behaviors during testing\u2014parents reported that their children would lean toward the screen as they would with a therapy dog. One mother told us it was the first time her son had ever asked to “play with friends” online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This experience fundamentally changed how I approach inclusive design. Sometimes, the most advanced solutions don\u2019t come from technology, but from honoring the organic ways vulnerable users already navigate their world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Synthesis Teams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the journey of the Jian Zhu<\/a>, the Gold Winner of the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. He draws inspiration from the Solar Decathlon, blending engineering and sustainability to create lasting impact through innovation and human-centered strategies.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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