About Me
View Full ResumeHi! I am Sophia, a senior from Wellesley College Class of 2026, with a double major in Media Arts & Sciences and Psychology.
In a world where technology and artistry converge, I find myself driven by creativity and innovation and fascinated by interdisciplinary learning. I am exploring careers in product design/management, and user experience/user interface (UX/UI) design.
Captivated by the idea of fully exploring a world of possibilities within a project-driven space, I hope to pursue a career within the product-based technology sector, diving into the question: How might we design for empathy, usability, and equity?
Education
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Candidate for Bachelor's of Arts in Media Arts and Sciences (CS and Design) and Psychology
Expected May 2026
Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL), Gordon Engineering Leader
Relevant Coursework
Research
Project “User Interface Design for the Geo-TIDE Tool”
Product & UX Researcher -- MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium September 2025 - PresentAnalyzed user workflows with the UI/UX consultant to identify usability gaps and define interaction requirements; Implemented front-end updates (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) to improve clarity, accessibility, and task efficiency; Synthesized user insights across design iterations to refine navigation and streamline overall interaction flow
Project "AI Art Critique & Interface Building" | "Future Sketches" Group
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab June 2025 - PresentDeveloped a Flask AI art critique app with RAG, CLIP ONNX, and API integration, delivering real-time art analysis with full frontend-backend functionality and AI-assisted coding. Implemented the Dovekie (open-source live coding JS package) interface and designed key interactive components; created p5.js sketches to experiment with dynamic, parameter-driven generative workflows.
Project "WatchThis" | "Fluid Interfaces" Group
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab September 2024 - May 2025Developed and optimized an app that interfaces with existing hardware components of the wearable AI device. Supported the planning, execution, and analysis of user studies, focusing on device's comfort, privacy, and usability. Refined and improved the interactions enabled by the prototype based on user feedback and testing.
Project "Electronic Textiles" | "Responsive Environments" Group
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab May 2024 - July 2024Visualized smart garment patterns through CLO 3D, Blender, and Photoshop to drive user-centered wearable design. Illustrated over 20 pieces of concept art for sensor network applications, device designs, and user interaction. Optimized sensor distribution algorithms and pipeline for more accurate visualization and computation.
Project "Generative AI and Fashion"
Research Assistant - MIT CSAIL March 2024 - May 2024Developed Python solutions for rescaling digital garments for metaverse avatars. Executed NeRF algorithm protocols for dynamic garment creation using machine learning pipelines.
Professional
Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmBH, Shanghai, China
Venture Capital Intern July 2024 - August 2024Analyzed 40+ early-stage startup business plans to identify product-market fit, user pain points, and innovation trends; synthesized findings into actionable insights for internal stakeholders. Assessed government's position on foreign investment and emerging technologies to inform strategic planning.
Abbott Laboratories Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
Abbott Diabetes Care Marketing Intern May 2023 - August 2023Researched Abbott Global and competitor advertising strategies and messaging, translated medical marketing documents, enabling informed decision-making for marketing approaches. Communicated with Search Engine Marketing agency, tracked A/B testing performance data, and proposed changes for optimization; analyzed data from short campaign videos, live streams, and SEM campaigns.
Leadership
Computer Helpdesk, Wellesley College
Student Consultant October 2023 - PresentTroubleshoot technical issues through in-person and phone support, delivering empathetic, user-centered solutions. Recalibrate and maintain circulating equipment to ensure operations, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
Wellesley in Product, Wellesley College
Events Chair & Designathon Director October 2023 - May 2025Directed annual designathon "EVOLVE" by leading a 20-member team, focusing on AI integration in accessible user-interface design. Managed cross-functional teams across marketing, logistics, and sponsorship.
Office of Residential Life
Residential Assistant August 2023 - May 2025Enhance quality of residential life for 100+ residents across three residential halls by promptly addressing concerns, mediating interpersonal conflicts, developing monthly programs, and fostering community development. Collaborate with team via creative problem-solving to design and execute all-hall events, attracting ~300 attendees.
Skills
Programming
- Python
- Java
- SQL
- HTML
- CSS
Design & Research
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- User Research
- A/B Testing
- Prototyping & Wireframing
Tools & Technologies
- Arduino
- CAD
- Unity
- Maya
- 3D Printing
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese