Hi, I’m Lu. Nice to meet you!

My journey to becoming a UX researcher has been anything but linear, but every step along the way has deepened my passion for understanding human behavior and designing meaningful experiences. With an academic background in psychology, I began my career as a behavioral interventionist, working closely with children with autism. This role required me to deeply understand each child’s motivations and needs, especially when addressing problem behaviors.

Then I stumbled across human-centered design, and I was captivated by how this field bridges human experiences with technology and services, creating innovative and impactful solutions. Learning about the field, I knew I had discovered my dream job.

Today, as a mixed-methods researcher, I draw on my background to shape products and services that truly resonate with people.

Other things I enjoyed 👀

  • Traveling and experiencing culture

    I spent a summer in Nancite, Costa Rica, and volunteered for sea turtle conservation. It was a month of living away from accessible water and electronics but rewarding friendships and life experiences.

    We were just chatting, playing Ukulele, and waiting for the sunset

  • Creating and sharing moments in life

    I casually create travel vlogs to preserve travel memories for my future self.

    This is a thumbnail of one of my Christmas road trips.

  • Spending time with the fluffy

    Introducing Chongchong, which means “little one” in Chinese. He got his name from the way he slept. When I am not traveling, we go on walks and parks.