Hi, i’m mengqi
(mung-chee)
I’m currently pursuing my M.S. in Information Experience Design at Pratt Institute. I earned my bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Davis, where I studied Design and Psychology. My education has shaped how I think across design, technology, and human behavior, and how these pieces come together in real products.
My interest in design comes from building products that genuinely help people. In my work, I tend to think deeply and strategically. I like asking why, and understanding the logic behind decisions rather than staying on the surface. This approach has drawn me toward designing thoughtful, clear experiences for problems that actually matter.
Now, let’s listen to some music - these are the kinds of tracks I usually have on while designing.
My design principle
“Good design is quiet. It supports, never distracts.” I carry this mantra into every project, focusing on clarity, calm, and solutions that feel effortless for the user.
Work experience
Design Consultant, Pratt Digital Experiences Center
2022–2026
Product Design Intern, Age Brilliantly
2020–2022
Teaching Assistant, UC Davis Psychology Department
2023–2024
Founding Product Designer, Roastpic
2022–2024
Tools I used the most
Figma
Cursor
ChatGPT
Userlytics
Notion
Miro
Explore my case studies
Mengqi Cao
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