Coco Yin

UIUX Designer | Researcher | Educator

Education

ArtCenter College of Art and Design

Pasadena, CA

Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA

Exchange Student

September 2023 - Present

Experience

Cedars-Sinai | ArtCenter College of Art and Design

UX Research & Interaction Designer - Sponsored Studio

  • Designed an AI-assisted navigation concept addressing barriers to cancer screening in underserved communities.

  • Conducted community-centered research to identify trust gaps and cultural barriers in preventive care.

  • Developed a multilingual (EN/ES/KR) conversational prototype focused on clarity, credibility, and follow-through.

  • Presented research synthesis and prototype to clinical and outreach stakeholders

Pasadena, CA

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

24 Hour Home Care | Art Center College of Art and Design

UX Research & Interaction Designer - Sponsored Studio

  • Designed a family portal improving transparency around authorized care hours and service coordination.

  • Mapped workflows across families, caregivers, and coordinators to identify communication breakdowns.

  • Prototyped system-level solutions prioritizing clarity, accountability, and accessibility.

  • Delivered sponsor-facing presentations, translating UX decisions into operational value

Pasadena, CA

Jan 2026 - Present

Tune Art and Piano Academy

Co-Founder & Piano Instructor

  • Founded and scaled a community arts education program serving 150+ students.

  • Designed structured learning systems integrating creativity and performance growth.

  • Led instructor coordination and family engagement initiatives.

Pasadena, CA

Jan 2025 - May 2025

ArtCenter College of Art and Design

Teaching Assistant - Programming for Interaction

  • Supported instruction in creative coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for interaction design students.

  • Led technical workshops and provided 1:1 mentorship on prototyping and frontend logic.

  • Assisted curriculum development to strengthen technical foundations in UX design

Skills

Expertise

Interaction Design | Product Design | UI Design | UX Research | Education | Rapid Prototyping | 3D Rendering

Softward

Figma | Adobe | Keyshot | Solidworks

Language

English ( Fluent ) | Chinese Mandarin ( Fluent )