Hey
!
Welcome.
I'm
Alex.
I drink
coffee
,
make
films
and build
products
.
I hold a Master of HCI + Design from the University of Washington. Before that, I studied Management Science and Computer Science at the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan.
I'm currently designing at Boson AI.
About me
I craft scalable solutions for enterprises, agencies, and startups with a specialization in inclusive design and responsive systems.
I’ve had the privilege of exploring the human, business, and technology aspects of UX. It enables me to tackle challenges from different points of view and deliver well-rounded solutions.
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From Discovery to Shipping
I shipped my first product in 2020 and have been designing, researching, and prototyping ever since.
I believe this end-to-end approach allows me to deliver a more consistent experience.
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Good Designs Tell Stories
Despite my terrible jokes, I understand the importance of engaging storytelling as well as stakeholder communication in driving team success, especially in the field of UX.
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Fueled by Americano
I drink iced americano exclusively. My personal record is 5.5 large cups in a day (equivalent to 11 espresso shots).
I routinely drink coffee after 6PM.
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HDR
I love exploring the technical side of photography and videography.
I have been exploring how to use HDR(High-dynamic range) technology to create immersive visual experiences.
Experience
UX Designer
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BORING Design Lab
Oct. 2022 - May 2023
Research Assistant
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NYCU
Oct. 2019 - Dec. 2022
UX Fellow
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Office of the Digital Minister (Taiwan)
Jul. 2021 - Aug. 2021
Founding UX Designer
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Horizone Studio
Jul. 2020 - Nov. 2020
Publications
Co-first Author
PaperTok: Exploring the Use of AI for Creating Short-form Videos for Research Communication. In Proceedings of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '26), Apr 13-17, 2026, Barcelona, Spain. ACM, New York, NY, USA.
Co-author
CAMPUS: A University Crowdsourcing Platform for Reporting Facility, Status Update, and Problem Area Information. In Companion Publication of the 2022 Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW'22 Companion). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 59–62. https://doi.org/10.1145/3500868.3559447
3rd Author
How to Guide Task-oriented Chatbot Users, and When: A Mixed-methods Study of Combinations of Chatbot Guidance Types and Timings. In CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '22). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 488, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1145/3491102.3501941
Awards
HCI & UX
1st Place
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HCII 2024 Student Design Competition
Jun. 2024
Honorable Mention
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Best Paper Award, ACM CHI' 22
May 2022
Film
Official Selection
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2022 Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival
Ogygia (2022) - Director of Photography, Colorist, and Digital Imaging Technician
May 2022
Official Selection
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2021 Sydney Indie Short Festival
Ogygia (2022) - Director of Photography, Colorist, and Digital Imaging Technician
Jun 2021
Shortlisted, Best Film
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2021 Chiayi International Video Competition
The Escape (2021) - Director of Photography and Colorist
Feb. 2021