Fan Yang, EDI '27Design Research, Integrated Product Service Systems, Product Management
About
Fan is passionate about creating experiences that blend empathy, cultural sensitivity, and technical depth. She aims to design products for those seeking support during emotionally or psychologically vulnerable moments. Her past projects span educational games, speculative interaction design, and AI-driven systems, exploring how design can foster trust, belonging, and reflection. She believes design should not only solve problems but also comfort, empower, and inspire those it reaches.
Portfolio
Why EDI?
Fan chose the EDI program because it seamlessly blends engineering rigor with design creativity. Having worked on projects ranging from brain-computer interface tools in healthcare to engaging educational platforms, she highly values EDI's studio culture and collaborative practices. She believes these will deepen her design research and expand her interdisciplinary prototyping capabilities.
Experience before EDI
BA, Psychology, Communication, Informatics, University of Washington
