CJ
CINDY JIN
[ABOUT]
Portrait of Cindy Jin in a graduation gown

Hi, I’m Cindy, a designer with a background in Cognitive Science, Design, and Creative Computing. I graduated from UC San Diego with a B.S. in Cognitive Science, Design & Interaction and a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington.

I’m interested in creating thoughtful and intuitive digital experiences at the intersection of design, technology, and human behavior. My work spans UI/UX design, product design, user research, interaction design, and prototyping, with experience across AI products, game interfaces, and interactive installations.

Outside of design, I enjoy photography, games, and exploring new creative technologies. I’m always curious about new ways to make technology feel more intuitive, expressive, and human.

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Education

M.S. in Human Centered Design & Engineering

University of Washington

Sep 2026 - Expected 2028

B.S. in Cognitive Science with Specialization in Design and Interaction

University of California, San Diego

Sep 2022 - Jun 2026

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts

University of California, San Diego

Sep 2022 - Jun 2026

Work Experience

Project Management & Product Design Intern @ Helport AI

AI operations, client delivery, product strategy, and data dashboards

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 · La Jolla, CA

UI/UX Design Intern @ Artisk

AI photo-editing flows, interface systems, branding, and content taxonomy

Feb 2025 - May 2025 · San Jose, CA

Research Experience

Research Assistant @ Protolab, UC San Diego

Meeting dynamics, collaborative sensemaking, and narrative post-meeting visualization

Sep 2025 - Jun 2026 · Advisor: Steven Dow

Research Assistant @ COGS XR Lab, UC San Diego

Temporal reasoning, spatial narrative, embodied experience, and virtual environments

Apr 2025 - Jun 2026 · Advisor: David Kirsh

Leadership & Activities

Lead Stage Lighting Designer @ Sanwu Drama Club

Lighting design, programming, live production, and team direction

Sep 2023 - Jun 2026 · UC San Diego

Principal Member & Performer @ Five Millennia Orchestra

Flute, percussion, bass, performance coordination, and cross-cultural concerts

Oct 2023 - Jun 2026 · UC San Diego

Skills

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Design

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Research

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AI & Development

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Tools

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