Kevin Zhao
he/him
UI UX DESIGNER | SOLOPRENEUR
ABOUT ME
Kevin Zhao is a UI/UX designer and entrepreneur with a strong passion for creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. With a background in both design and business, he brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to every project. Kevin has led the design of responsive websites, mobile apps, and digital products across various industries, always with a focus on accessibility, usability, and clean visual design. As a founder, he’s built and scaled digital products from the ground up, driving both user engagement and business growth. Kevin thrives in collaborative environments, values feedback, and is committed to designing with purpose and impact.
education
Bachelors of Arts in Interaction Design | University of California, San Diego
Graduated: 2020
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Certificate in UX Design | Google UX Design Professional Certificate (Coursera)
Completed: 2021
Projects
Experience
Founder & Product Designer | PixelCraft Studio | Jan 2022-Present
Founded a boutique digital design studio focused on UI/UX for early-stage startups.
Led end-to-end product design for 10+ mobile and web apps, from discovery to delivery.
Collaborated with developers and product owners to ship scalable, user-friendly products.
Oversaw client relationships, project timelines, and business development.
Built internal design systems and reusable component libraries to speed up workflows
UI/UX Designer | Freelance | Jun 2020-Dec 2021
Designed websites, apps, and dashboards for clients in tech, e-commerce, and education.
Conducted user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing.
Created wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma.
Worked cross-functionally with developers to ensure smooth handoffs and implementation.
UX Design Intern | Startup Incubator @ UC San Diego | Sep 2019-May 2020
Worked on product design for early-stage student startups.
Assisted in user interviews, persona creation, and journey mapping.
Presented design solutions during weekly sprint reviews with mentors and stakeholders.
skills
Design & UX
User Interface Design
User Experience Design
Wireframing & Prototyping
Design Systems & Component Libraries
Responsive Web Design
User Research & Usability Testing
Development
HTML/ CSS
JavaScript
React
C++
Business & Entrepreneurship
Product Strategy
Client Management
Branding & Visual Identity
Growth Strategy for Digital Products
Agile Collaboration