Designing intuitive tools that turn ambiguity into clarity
I'm Mengzhe (Manzie) — a product designer with 5+ years of experience specializing in EdTech, AI, and Healthcare. Currently at Hats & Ladders, based in Seattle.
Climber Insight Report — Built in Figma Make
ROLE
Lead Designer prototyping an AI-driven Climber insight report end-to-end in Figma Make
IMPACT
- 🧭Translated AI signals into educator-ready insights
- ⚡Shipped a working prototype in days, not sprints
- 🤝Aligned PM, eng, and learning around one artifact
Gamified Middle School Career Learning Platform
ROLE
Lead Designer of AI-driven insight reports for career-readiness educators
IMPACT
- 🧭Clarified AI outputs into actionable insights
- 🤝Raised educator trust with transparent reasoning
- 📈Scaled reporting across 100+ district cohorts
Scalable Icon System
ROLE
Design Systems Lead on a unified iconography library across platforms
IMPACT
- 🧱Unified 400+ icons into a single token system
- 🚀Cut handoff time for new features by 40%
- 🪞Consistent brand across web, mobile & docs
