Hey! I'm Bin.

Hey! I'm Bin.

I specialize in crafting SaaS products for both web and mobile platforms.

I specialize in crafting SaaS products for both web and mobile platforms.

Product Designer | Previously @ Timeplus, Teambition (Alibaba)

Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, but open to relocation

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How I became a Product Designer

How I became a Product Designer

Tech Journalist turned Product Designer

Tech Journalist turned Product Designer

My hometown

Before transitioning into the field of UX design, I worked as a tech journalist, focusing on reporting newly launched tech products and industry news.

Before transitioning into the field of UX design, I worked as a tech journalist, focusing on reporting newly launched tech products and industry news.

The opportunities in that role provided me with a close-up view of how digital tools can significantly enhance efficiency for people. Engaging with great product builders during interviews sparked my initial enthusiasm for design thinking.

The opportunities in that role provided me with a close-up view of how digital tools can significantly enhance efficiency for people. Engaging with great product builders during interviews sparked my initial enthusiasm for design thinking.

However, my role as a reporter positioned me as an observer rather than a builder. Missing the creative aspect, when an opportunity arose to shift to product design, I eagerly seized it.

However, my role as a reporter positioned me as an observer rather than a builder. Missing the creative aspect, when an opportunity arose to shift to product design, I eagerly seized it.

Joining a tech company marked my transition into the role of a UX designer, allowing me to actively contribute to the creation of user experiences.

Joining a tech company marked my transition into the role of a UX designer, allowing me to actively contribute to the creation of user experiences.

My UX Insight Writings

My UX Insight Writings

Not another guide… for UX newbies

Not another guide… for UX newbies

I publish my UX insights series titled ‘Not Another Guide…’ on Bootcamp (UX Collective). This series is tailored to address frequently asked questions from UX students and recent graduates, combining insights from my professional journey as a UX designer with reflections from my time as a UX student.

I publish my UX insights series titled ‘Not Another Guide…’ on Bootcamp (UX Collective). This series is tailored to address frequently asked questions from UX students and recent graduates, combining insights from my professional journey as a UX designer with reflections from my time as a UX student.

Here are a few selections from my past writings:

Here are a few selections from my past writings:

Not Another Guide for Recruiting UX Research Participants

Not Another Guide for Recruiting UX Research Participants

Not Another Guide for Building a UX Portfolio

Not Another Guide for Building a UX Portfolio