RYAN KAO
RYAN KAO
RYAN KAO
Product Designer
Product Designer
Product Designer
I transform anecdotes into impactful design experiences with a research-backed user-centric approach.
I transform anecdotes into impactful design experiences with a research-backed user-centric approach.
My Journey
My Journey
My Journey
Master of Human-Computer Interaction @ Carnegie Mellon
Previously @ Future Farms, The Mentoring Partnership, Amarah Boutique and Studio, DT Research, Inc.
Master of Human-Computer Interaction @ Carnegie Mellon
Previously @ Future Farms, The Mentoring Partnership, Amarah Boutique and Studio, DT Research, Inc.
Master of Human-Computer Interaction @ Carnegie Mellon
Previously @ Future Farms, The Mentoring Partnership, Amarah Boutique and Studio, DT Research, Inc.




Take a look at my
Relevant Projects.





Resource Navigator: elevating search for online resources
Resource Navigator: elevating search for online resources
Product Design
User Research
AI
Nonprofit
Reduced navigation time by 66% with AI-based search experience to empower independent navigation of online resources and services
Reduced navigation time by 66% with AI-based search experience to empower independent navigation of online resources and services





PlanetPal: promoting sustainable living
PlanetPal: promoting sustainable living
Product Design
User Research
AI
Startup Model
Mobile App
Promoted sustainable living for millions of Americans through an AI-powered mobile app that personalizes action plan and visualizes collective environmental impact
Promoted sustainable living for millions of Americans through an AI-powered mobile app that personalizes action plan and visualizes collective environmental impact
Coming soon…





Amarah: bundled experience for new and local customers
Amarah: bundled experience for new and local customers
Service Design
Product Design
User Research
Retail
Drove 25% increase in customer engagement through a bundled pass of existing service offerings to increase business visibility and reestablish business partnerships
Drove 25% increase in customer engagement through a bundled pass of existing service offerings to increase business visibility and reestablish business partnerships
Also check out my
Other Projects.





Future Farms: revolutionizing microgreens e-commerce experience
Future Farms: revolutionizing microgreens e-commerce experience
Product Design
Web Design
Retail
Doubled subscriber base and increased customer engagement by 50% with an e-commerce website to better serve those interested in healthy diets
Doubled subscriber base and increased customer engagement by 50% with an e-commerce website to better serve those interested in healthy diets





Explore what udon noodles are
Explore what udon noodles are
Web Design
HTML/CSS
Developed an interactive website serving as a comprehensive guide to udon noodles, detailing what they are, the regional types, and history
Developed an interactive website serving as a comprehensive guide to udon noodles, detailing what they are, the regional types, and history
Coming soon…





Igniting imagination & creativity
Igniting imagination & creativity
Acrylic Painting
Pencil Sketching