tingchun.a.lai@gmail.com

tingchun.a.lai@gmail.com

tingchun.a.lai@gmail.com

How I design?

  1. Understand the status quo: Research before kickoff. I gather insights, ask questions, and dig into expectations, preferences, and constraints from leadership, PMs, engineers, and other teams.

  2. Define the problem: Validate pain points with qualitative and/or quantitative research, working within the available resources and timeline.

  3. Propose strategies: Brainstorm with other designers, explore possibilities, and refine solutions through feedback.

  4. Solidify solutions: Create prototypes, collaborate with stakeholders, and push forward the best option.

  5. Iterate, iterate, iterate: Monitor impact, analyze data, and continuously optimize the experience.

  1. Understand the status quo – Research before kickoff. I gather insights, ask questions, and dig into expectations, preferences, and constraints from leadership, PMs, engineers, and other teams.

  2. Define the problem – Validate pain points with qualitative and/or quantitative research, working within the available resources and timeline.

  3. Propose strategies – Brainstorm with other designers, explore possibilities, and refine solutions through feedback.

  4. Solidify solutions – Create prototypes, collaborate with stakeholders, and push forward the best option.

  5. Iterate, iterate, iterate – Monitor impact, analyze data, and continuously optimize the experience.

  1. Understand the status quo: Research before kickoff. I gather insights, ask questions, and dig into expectations, preferences, and constraints from leadership, PMs, engineers, and other teams.

  2. Define the problem: Validate pain points with qualitative and/or quantitative research, working within the available resources and timeline.

  3. Propose strategies: Brainstorm with other designers, explore possibilities, and refine solutions through feedback.

  4. Solidify solutions: Create prototypes, collaborate with stakeholders, and push forward the best option.

  5. Iterate, iterate, iterate: Monitor impact, analyze data, and continuously optimize the experience.

Flip to my B-Side…?

Beyond design, I tell stories in every form—through words (podcasting and writing), visuals (photography and journaling), and everything in between.

Since July 2021, I’ve been co-hosting — 越洋電話 Intl calls, a podcast with Mary where we dive into movies, books, art, culture, and society—basically, all the things that make us think and feel.

I also capture moments through my camera, whether it's film or digital, documenting life through a visual journal.

Curious about my creative side? Check out the B-side.

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