This is Bowen Xing
Broad-spectrum Designer | Business-minded Explorer | Boundary-pushing Creator
Broad-spectrum Designer
As a broad-spectrum designer with roots in fine art and art-technology, I ponder the interplay between people, society, and nature through the lens of art and design. I believe design necessitates a proactive approach to address economic and societal shifts - integrating our skills into the transformations society undergoes. This transcends mere aesthetics and user habits, as many challenges involve complex social and political dimensions.
Design must tackle intricate issues spanning the environment, urban systems, education, healthcare, aging, consumption, interactions, leisure, transportation, safety and more. Solutions demand a multifaceted approach, where design can catalyze addressing these complexities. Truly human-centric design necessitates thoroughly considering the societal and environmental contexts upon which livelihoods depend.
I reflected on gaps in my childhood art learning experiences in China. This sparked a responsibility to provide Chinese children an education fostering critical thinking and creativity.
However, my 3-year art education venture revealed how traditional mindsets, even an educator's best efforts, are difficult to reshape alone.
I realized the most impactful way to influence through art and design is by enhancing lives with purposeful products and experiences. This realization led me to product design.
My multi-disciplinary background in marketing, sales and leadership provides acute business acumen. This empowers me to navigate user needs and cross-functional teamwork synergistically. Drawing from this lens, I approach design considerations pragmatically while articulating clear rationales.
Boundary-pushing Creator
My journey began as an independent writer chronicling travel experiences for Travel magazine. When COVID-19 struck, I pivoted to reporting on the pandemic and societal issues. After facing account bans, I transitioned into social media management, leveraging my cross-cultural perspective. In just two weeks in 2022, I grew a TikTok account from 18,000 to 130,000 followers while daily inquiries soared from 10+ to 200+.
This meteoric growth demonstrated my ability to craft compelling, globally resonant content. Migrating from writing for Travel magazine to social media sharpened skills critical for UX design: understanding user behavior, visualizing narratives, analyzing data, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration - cornerstones of exceptional digital product experiences.
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