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re-ply - BVN, Australia
Nick Flutter and Nikita Notowidigdo co-founded re-ply.org to transform reclaimed plywood into sustainable products. Originally repurposing materials used to secure businesses, re-ply evolved into modular furniture that revitalized NYC streets in 2020 and now supports the city’s outdoor dining revival.
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Yixuan Song, a UX Designer at Google, integrates psychological insights into her designs to create meaningful user experiences. Jiahui, a UX Designer with four years of experience across healthcare, education, e-commerce, and more, thrives on understanding diverse user needs. Together, they created MindMender, an AI-powered platform making mental health care more personalized, accessible, and stigma-free.
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Baoqi Ding, a UX designer and podcaster, brings a blend of physical and digital design to projects ranging from mobile healthcare apps to AI-powered education tools. Yuanfei Zhou, a UX designer at Kensho Technologies, focuses on innovative human-AI interactions. Their work includes Journie, an AI-powered travel platform designed to help solo female travelers explore the world safely and confidently.
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Andi Zhou, a Sr. UX Researcher at Amazon, leads global warehouse experience research. With a background in Design and Art History, Zhou has shaped UX in the automotive industry and explores conceptual designs for a more inclusive future. Zhou’s work has earned recognition in international awards and exhibitions.
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Baoqi Ding and Chuoer Liang are UX designers with unique strengths and a common drive for innovation. Baoqi develops AI-powered solutions at QuillBot under Learneo, while Chuoer enhances e-commerce experiences at Inmar Intelligence, creating features that boost sales and loyalty. They also team up on side projects like Furco.
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Oksana Butman, an award-winning designer and conceptual artist, is known for her bold use of color and striking balance between brightness and harmony. Her work, driven by deep, unconventional thinking, thrives on the fast-paced transformation of ideas into tangible creations.
Read the interviewDE Pure, Taiwan
Debby Chen is the founder of DE Pure, dedicated to advancing intimate care through research and innovation. From concept and formulation to packaging and marketing, her work blends advanced technology with natural ingredients to create high-quality solutions.
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Zeyuan Zhang is a Senior UX Designer at Citi, designing SaaS solutions for Wall Street traders. With a strong academic and design background, his work has earned prestigious recognition. Zeyuan also runs a consulting company in Shanghai, offering UX and product design services.
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Wentao Zhong is a talented designer specializing in landscape, urban, and visual design at W Studio, a collective celebrated for its diverse expertise in architecture, landscape design, urban planning, and UI/UX innovation.
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Anqi Wang, Ruijing Sun, Yue Liang, and Hao Zhou are architects and designers with diverse expertise. Anqi is an Architectural Job Captain in Santa Ana, Ruijing is an architectural designer at OLI Architecture, Yue works as a Design Professional 1 at ODP Architects, and Hao is part of a modular design firm specializing in "Design, Manufacture, Construction (DMC)." Together, they created the innovative Flow Chair.
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With over a decade in tech, Bing Wu is a Product Design Lead at VMware. His expertise spans enterprise software and AI, with a focus on user-centered design and teamwork. Bing is driven by a passion for tackling complex problems and improving usability.
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As a high school student, HSIEH TE-LI presents a project from his second year of study. He is captivated by intricate and grand designs that inspire awe and finds comfort in their calming, numbing effect.
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