Hi, my name is Lena. I’m a NY/NJ based user experience designer. My daily job is unlocking the full potential of a business. I’m motivated by creating products that truly elevate user experience from the heart.


Growing up in Shenzhen, China, and having been living in NY/NJ for 9 years, I’m always surrounded by various culture, environment and people. I like to observe people’s behaviors and the way they approach things, talk to each other, or use technology. Curiosity enables me to think critically of the ordinary phenomena happening around.


I’m a good listener. For me, listening to user stories is crucial for discovering and solving real-life problems. By documenting how a user changes in different stages of my project, I’m able to tell if my product truly improves their life.


My UX practice originated from my interest in brand strategy design. Before 2021 I worked as a freelance graphic designer on branding and packaging projects. I enjoy building and enhancing brand identity with research and user studies.

Contact

LinkedIn

Email: lenachenmia@gmail.com

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Education

Parsons School of Design Aug. 2021 - May. 2022
Master’s 

Parsons School of DesignAug. 2017 - May. 2021
Bachelor’s



Experience

Senior User Experience Designer
Aug. 2022 - Present
SoftServe Inc.

UI/UX Designer
Jan. 2022 - Apr. 2022
Cheersyou International Consulting

Graphic Design Intern
Jan. 2020 - Aug. 2020
Fivestory New York

Creative Director Jan. 2015 - Jun. 2017
Visionary Magazine



Awards

[iF Design Award]
Beanst Coffee Pacakging Design
2026
iF Design Award 2026

[IDEA Impact Award]
Calibrate AI
2026
International Design Excellence Award 2026

[American Graphic Design Awards] MyLights Smart Lighting App Design
2025
2025 Graphic Design USA

[Silver Award]
Beanst Coffee Pacakging Design 
2025
Graphis Design Annual, Packaging 11

[Finalist Award]
IOGE Poster Design
2021
2020 International Youth Art and Design Exhibition

[Honor Award]
IOGE Poster Design
2020
Goldsmiths International Youth Art and Design Exhibition

[Excellence Award]
Sea Beer 
2020
9th Ocean Culture Creative Design Contest

[Bronze Award]
Long Table Feast
2020
Tencent LIGHT UP Design Contest