Hey, I'm Ruoqing
Hey, I'm Ruoqing
I design, code, and create visual stories. Curious about systems, obsessed with details, and always learning.
I design, code, and create visual stories. Curious about systems, obsessed with details, and always learning.
👋 Hello! I'm Ruoqing Cheng, a product designer and frontend engineer passionate about building intuitive, human-centered digital experiences.
With a background in data science and web development. I bring a unique blend of design thinking and technical execution to every project. I love working at the intersection of design and engineering, turning complex systems into thoughtful, approachable solutions.
My journey into design began when I realized how often good user experience was missing from powerful tools. That led me to embrace user-centered design as both a mindset and a craft—one that balances clarity, creativity, and functionality.
Currently pursuing my Master’s in Human-Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington, I’m seeking 2025 roles in product design, frontend development, or hybrid positions where I can help shape user-centric AI tools and scalable digital products.
Outside of work, I find inspiration in dance , sketching , and Chinese calligraphy . These creative pursuits sharpen my visual thinking, inform my design sensibilities, and keep the human element at the center. For example, I recently designed a dance app to help beginners explore local studios, turning a personal passion into a playful, real-world solution.
People often describe me as a fast learner, highly adaptable, and endlessly curious. I am currently deepening my expertise in human-centered design through graduate studies, with the goal of creating tools and experiences that are both functional and beautifully crafted.
Thank you for visiting my secret base😉! Let’s build something meaningful together.
What I do
- Product Design
- Interaction Design
- Web Development
Stack
- Figma
- Adobe Suite
- Miro
- Notion
- React
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- TypeScript
- Shadcn/UI
- Cursor
Experience
Xpertloop
Product Designer
Mar 2025 – Present (Part-time)
Xpertloop
UX Researcher (Sponsored Project)
Jan 2025 – Mar 2025 (Apprenticeship)
University of Washington
Graduate Research Assistant - Desktop App and Web App Developer
Jan 2025 – Present
Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences
Research Intern
May 2024 – Aug 2024
Amyris
Data Scientist I (specialized in bioinformatics and webapp development)
Oct 2021 – Feb 2024
Amyris
Senior Associate Data Scientist
Sep 2020 – Oct 2021
Education
University of Washington
M.S. in Human Centered Design & Engineering (Evening Program)
2024 - 2026
Carnegie Mellon University
M.S. in Computational Biology
2018 - 2020
University of California, San Diego
B.S. in Bioinformatics
2014 - 2018
What inspires me
I am inspired by the intersection of science, technology, and design. I am also inspired by the potential of technology to improve people's lives.