Ziyi Jian

Dedicated multimedia design researcher with a focus on human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) design, currently pursuing a Master of Design at Monash University. Experienced in developing wearable devices and motion-based human-computer interaction. Passionate about advancing UX design and exploring applications in eVTOLs, urban air mobility, and automated air traffic management. Now aiming to pursue a PhD to specialize in aerial transportation and air traffic systems.

User Interaction Study on Melbourne Tram Digital Signage (2024)

Research Project, Monash University | 2024

• Conducted a user study with 57 survey participants and 5 in-depth user interviews to analyze wayfinding challenges in tram stations.
• Designed and implemented information visualization improvements, simplifying navigation and reducing user interaction time by 50%.
• Performed usability testing with 5 participants, iterating on design for improved comprehension.
• Developed a research paper documenting findings on urban wayfinding challenges (unpublished).

 Interactive Play Experience with Smart Wearable Technology (2023) 

Undergraduate Research Project, University of Nottingham Ningbo China | 2023

• Designed a smart vest for interactive home gaming, integrating body motion detection into a game console.
• Developed hardware prototypes and conducted usability evaluations to optimize user experience.
• Applied user-centered design principles to enhance engagement and accessibility.

Boeing Aircraft Voice Command Testing Project (2022)

Collaborative Research, University of Nottingham Ningbo China | 2022

• Participated in a linguistic research project analyzing how non-native English speakers interpret Boeing aircraft safety commands.
• Assisted in data collection and experimental design for testing pronunciation and comprehension challenges.

• Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
• Interaction Design Association

• Google UX Design Certificate

• Skilled in usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and user behavior analysis to optimize user experience and interaction design.
• Proficient in Blender, C4D, and SolidWorks for advanced 3D modeling, prototyping, and visualization in design research.
• Experienced in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for academic presentations, data visualization, and research communication.
• Capable of developing interactive media and front-end prototypes using Figma, After Effects, HTML, CSS, and p5.js to explore digital interaction studies.