About Me
Hey there! I'm Irfan Yao but to keep it simple—just Irfan works. I'm a Product Designer who designs thoughtful digital experiences with design thinking in mind to solve problems that are complicated and turn them into user-friendly solutions across different platforms.
I'm a person who's naturally curious and always love to learn new things. I strongly believe in clear communication, active listening, as well as mutual trust at work.
I've had numerous experiences working with startups, non-profits, and established organizations from different industries like banking, e-commerce, and more.
When I'm not pushing pixels, you'll find me lost in a good film, hunting for that perfect new track, or experimenting some matcha latte drinks at home.
Experience
Jul 2025 - present
Shortcut Asia
Product Designer
Some exciting products are in the works, so stay tuned for more updates! As a Product Designer, I lead the entire design lifecycle—from research and wireframes to UI design and developer hand-off. I collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to bring impactful products to life.
Dec 2023 - Jul 2025
Orius Digital
UI/UX Designer
Served as the sole designer for 11+ diverse client projects, leading end-to-end design processes from research to execution. Conducted design workshops with stakeholders and collaborated closely with managing director, developers, and project managers. Created comprehensive visual design systems, website interfaces, and email marketing templates.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
SEEK Asia
UX Designer
Conducted end-to-end user research including recruitment, interviews, and analysis to identify user pain points and improvement opportunities. Facilitated design workshops and forums to drive UX enhancements. Implemented monthly NPS evaluations to optimize product performance.
May 2021 - Dec 2022
Snappymob
UI/UX Designer
Handled both graphic and UI design responsibilities for media and education sector clients. Created brand collateral including social media assets, digital banners, and marketing materials. Collaborated with senior designers on BFM 89.9 website and mobile app development.
Skills
End-to-end product design
Branding
User experience design
Product strategy
User experience research
Visual identity design
Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud
Visual design
Slack
Communication
Design
Notion
Documentation
Jira
Creating & managing tasks
Trello
Creating & managing tasks