Jingwei Shi

Hi, I am Jingwei

I'm originally from Fuzhou, Fujian, China, and now I live in Quincy, MA-both are coastal cities. I speak Mandarin Chinese, Fuzhou dialect, a bit of Cantonese, and English.

Languages don't come easily to me-I'm a pretty slow learner. Sometimes I pause too long in a conversation because my brain (and my keyboard) are still switching between languages. But I think that challenge also makes me a better listener, and I've learned to pay close attention to how people communicate beyond just words.

Career Goals

My design journey started after an unexpected layoff. I was tired of chasing the same kind of jobs, and my parents encouraged me to try something new. I picked design at first because the courses looked fun-but the deeper I went, the more I realized that design is not only about making things look good. It's about creating experiences that are clear, accessible, and easy to use. Now, I'm on my way to becoming a UX designer who builds products that more people can enjoy. Check out my work here: Portfolio Website.

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