Born in Manila and raised in Shanghai, I grew up surrounded by an international community. Currently, I'm based in Durham, NC as a senior studying Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Visual Media Studies at Duke University. Having been exposed to a multitude of different cultures, I've learned how to quickly adapt to new challenges, and that open-mindedness is key to understanding different perspectives.

I am a self-taught designer with experiences in UX for 2 years. I’ve designed for a wide variety of media, with specialization in building enterprise software.

Previously, I acted as a UX designer and product manager for the CRM platform at That’s Mandarin, developed an iOS and web app rewards program for Duke Dining and Athletics, and created interactive mimic touch screens for Oishi. On the side, I also freelanced for Filmic Productions, where I designed graphics for events and contributed to rebranding efforts.

At Duke, I oversaw new initiatives to build the Southeast Asian community as president of Duke’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), promoted Facebook Campus as a student ambassador, and lead the HackDuke design team to organize IDEATE: A Design-Thinking and Innovation Conference and Code For Good. I also enjoy giving back to the student community by compiling design resources for the DTech Scholar program.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, playing with my corgi, and going cycling with friends. Whether you are interested in collaborating or just want to say hi, shoot me an email at kyratichan@gmail.com!