About Me
Hi! I am Sophia Xin, 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 user experience/user interface (UX/UI) design, and product design/management.
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 could we design accessible interfaces tailored specifically for users with special needs?"
Education
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Expected May 2026Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and Sciences (Computer Science and Design), Psychology
Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program, Gordan Engineering Leader
Relevant Coursework
Skills
Programming
Design & Research
Tools & Languages
Research Experience
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab
June 2025 - PresentProject "AI Art Critique & Live Coding App Interface Building"
Developed Flask AI art critique app with RAG, CLIP ONNX, and API integration. Implemented Dovekie interface and created p5.js sketches for dynamic, parameter-driven generative workflows.
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab
September 2024 - May 2025Project "WatchThis"
Developed and optimized wearable AI device app interface. Supported user studies focusing on device comfort, privacy, and usability. Refined prototype interactions based on user feedback.
Research Assistant - MIT Media Lab
May 2024 - July 2024Project "Electronic Textiles"
Visualized smart garment patterns through CLO 3D, Blender, and Photoshop. Created 20+ concept art pieces for sensor networks and optimized algorithms for accurate visualization.
Research Assistant - MIT CSAIL
March 2024 - May 2024Project "Generative AI and Fashion"
Developed Python solutions for rescaling digital garments for metaverse avatars. Executed NeRF algorithm protocols for dynamic garment creation using machine learning pipelines.
Professional Experience
Venture Capital Intern
July 2024 - August 2024Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmBH, Shanghai, China
Investigated government positions on foreign investment and technology sectors. Processed 40+ startup business plans and synthesized key insights for strategic planning.
Marketing Intern
May 2023 - August 2023Abbott Laboratories Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Researched global and competitor advertising strategies. Tracked A/B testing performance data and analyzed campaign effectiveness for optimization recommendations.
Leadership & Community
Events Chair & Designathon Director
October 2023 - May 2025Wellesley in Product, Wellesley College
Directed 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.
Student Consultant
October 2023 - PresentComputer Helpdesk, Wellesley College
Troubleshoot technical issues via in-person assistance, phone calls, and Salesforce. Recalibrate and maintain circulating equipment to ensure operations and reduce downtime.